It takes all of about 10 seconds to take it out of the backpack carrying case it comes in and then to let it just pop open. It comes with 6 tent like pegs for the 4 corners and front and back sides...as well as with tie-down cords if the wind is really whipping. Take down is about a minute...removing pegs, folding it up and putting it away in it's case. Ameristep's website shows how it works.