I just leave this outside all the time, and it's been holding up really well against the elements. I love being able to have a hammock on my NYC rooftop, and this fit the bill! Was super easy to assemble and hook the hammock up to. I love it so much I want to bring it inside over the winter, but my girlfriend won't let me. maybe I'll just sneak up to the roof with blankets and have my own cuddle session. With myself. Is that so weird?