Very difficult to pull the bag up the tree, because the zipper doesn't go the full length (not even close). Two things will make it easier next year. I'll use 2 of my old kayak steps to fold up & hold the lower tree branches (straps can stay on) and now that we've done it once, it should be easier. Definitely a 2-person job. I love that it stands in the corner of my garden shed, and has a smaller footprint than my old bag, & I don't have to deal with assembling the 3 sections of tree ever again. I was impressed with the multitude of webbing straps on the bag. It appears very sturdy, & is plenty roomy enough for very full & wide 6' tree.