This travel playpen is a huge step above the pack n play. It is extremely lightweight (only 7.2 pounds), big enough for two small children to be in (49" inches tall and 51" inches wide), and when in the travel bag, it is 36' inches tall and only 8" inches wide for maximum travel convenience. When ready to use, it simply pops up and click into place with the safety clip. When done, simply remove the safety clip and squeeze the top to fold it up. It includes a UV shade cover if you plan to be outside and ground and sand stakes are also included for beach trips. You can purchase an inflatable organic bamboo mattress and mattress cover as additional add ons.