Assembled today. Included: poles with plastic connectors, clean sturdy canvas, connective string, string lights. No mat. The description doesn’t say (any longer?) that it comes with one, but we were thinking it did based on some of the manufacturer’s Q&A answers. I’m not sure it’s worth $40 without a floor piece, but things are expensive these days. Some thoughts after assembly:-nothing on the site gave recommended ages. My son just turned two; instruction packet said 3 and up. Although the size is great for him, he is a very active toddler and knocked it down within about 20 minutes because the base is not braced. (He also tried to climb it and then tried to squeeze through the little window, though. He loves it.) We will use the string lights only after they aren’t a choking hazard/safety problem.-assembly was so simple. My 2yo son, again, was able to “help” by putting in the pole parts into each connector; we had a really fun time doing it. Took probably 10 minutes or less. No problems with anything tearing; canvas is good and sturdy. Only precaution is that some of the poles were a little rough in small areas and little hands might find splinters; we did not. The poles are almost entirely covered by canvas after assembly and I don’t see why this would be a problem after. Very lightweight and could easily be a portable object, going from room to room or even outside.-Love being able to put books or something in the inside pockets.-Since the bottom of the tipi is not braced from pole to pole, it is easy for it to be shifted and be moved when bumped. This might be an advantage for some. For very active children without impulse control, or pets? Not so much. Will try to update review after the tent has reached its final place and we’ve gotten our child used to not knocking it over. For the record, the animals were very interested in lying down inside too. Recommend looking for a rug or pillow to go inside, which might help it to keep its square shape.Overall, we are happy that we got it and pleased with its condition; just wish that some things had been clearer since we now have to get extra things for it and perhaps wait to use it with our son who might be too young.
