I just set up this tent for my 6 and 10 year old boys to camp inside. Installation was very easy for a newbie putting up the tent (haha). The tent says you can use it outdoors and it's somewhat waterproof. I can see it from below because it's thick plastic, but there's no cover other than the mesh. My two boys fit comfortably in the tent and can easily watch a movie from the inside thanks to the large opening on one side that slides back with Velcro. I put a light blanket over the tent to create a cocoon feeling. The tent will likely last a while as it is used indoors and comes in a zipped bag for easy storage. I plan on making a fire and pretending to be camping stuff so next time it'll be better. I can even make real s'mores!