I wasn't even sure an actual canoe would show up...but the box came in a few days, and there really was an origami folding canoe in it. Really appreciated how quick and easy it was to order and get delivered. The canoe is a bit of a wrestle to unfold (manufacturer info says it will get easier)...in the dining room since our pond has dried up after so much drought. Finally had a chance to get it in the water yesterday, and was really pleasantly surprised at how solid it feels in the water, and how well it tracked paddling with a kayak paddle. Wouldn't recommend the regular paddle as the seat is centered, and it would be a lot of j-stroke to go well. Can't wait for a bit more of a trial. The family declared in not "heirloom quality", but I find it shockingly good for a folded, corrugated plastic sheet. It's incredibly light 19.5lb weight, and the suitcase-sized package gives me the promise of actually paddling much more often than I can dream of with my 70lb plastic canoe. It makes me laugh, and I can't wait to get my nose into the next floating bog mat that I will get to explore.