The tent is unfolded by a single continuous 8-shaped sewn frame made of steel or fiberglass. Since the lower level surfaces fixed only at two opposite sides and turn around, the tent is extremely unstable. It must be necessarily pegged with pegs. Until you're done, it has fallen several times. I already have a similar union tent which on each side face has a steel or fiberglass frame. This tent is easily on its own and is also much easier to transport back into the package. I have a litter tent sent therefore back.