my hammock comes with a metal attachment that fits over a door frame or tree branch. i recently went away for a week and took the hammock. i used one bag (Internatinal hand luggage size) which fit my clothes for the week, Ally's clothes for the week and the hammock! So for me it is much easier to take away than a port a cot as it is just some material and a big spring! The hammock is called Natures Sway. Good luck with it.