Its easy to set up, lightweight enough to travel in your suitcase, and although it does take up half of your suitcase, this mattress is still better than the competition, but it cant compete with the bed you want your child to sleep in, which we have One is traveling in about a month and Ive been trying to get him used to sleeping somewhere other than his crib, our one year old doesnt really like being in her playpen and Im worried shell have the same problem , order another one.