This is great when you live in Texas. We have used this pool nearly everyday, all the kids enjoy it too. We picked the 48 in so that kids could all stand up easily. Directions are easy and pool is good quality. Only complaint is the pump is not up to par and had to buy a stronger pump, went with the sand pump. The pump it comes with simply doesn't do the job and didn't last past one month. So that was a bummer. Easy to put up and take down, priced a bit high, but everything is higher now. I would recommend a deeper pool for older children and adults. Fun for backyard use and not having to go to public places with crowds. It was a no brainer for me!!! Love itThe pool kit came with the liner, filter/pump, 1 filter, hoses, frame, ladder, and a cover (which is basically useless).The good:+Price is reasonable for what is provided+It does what it claims (hold and circulate water)+Visually looks ok+Pump is quiet+Pump is adequate for the size of the pool+Retains heat well+Reliable in first seasonPossible Negatives:-The frame will spontaneously begin rusting the moment the paint is chipped, scratched, or rubbed. The metal frame is manufactured in a way that will likely require you to replace part or all of it in the first 2 to 5 years of owning.-The filter is tiny- plan on rinsing aggressively at least weekly. I bought a huge box of them for $50. I remove the installed filter, swap out a new filter, wash the old filter, then swap it back in the following week. Each filter rotates through for 2 weeks and then thrown away.-There is no shutoff valve on the intake side of the pool filter- which means you have to lift it higher than the pool in order to change the filter (or you can dissemble the intakes and install the provided plugs- but doing so will wear out the pool liner more quickly and introduce leaks). I bought an extra shutoff valve on -Amazon so that I can shut off the water on either side of the filter- price $18.-There is no strainer, so everything that falls in the pool ends up on the bottom and starts to decompose, which makes keeping the water clear a real challenge. I ended up installing an after market filter to address this issue. If you choose to add a filter, make certain that you buy the extra adapters to connect it to the original filter hoses- I spent a ton of time learning the hard way.-There is a flap at the bottom of the liner that goes around the entire pool bottom. This flap collects debris. -It is important to regularly take a broom or brush around the bottom edge of the pool to prevent build up. It is an annoyance.-The frame holds the pool liner up, but it might fail if swimmers try to push off of the sides so having clear expectations/rules around how to use the pool is a requirement to prevent failure.Here is a list of things that I needed to make this pool work-_Pool pump strainer ($70)_Hand strainer and pole ($20)_Intex Pool vacuum ($130- that thing is awesome)_Extra filters from Bestway ($50)_Pool Shock ($20/bottle- you will need a bunch of these over the course of the summer)_Pool Chlorine pucks ($240 for a buck of them)_Pool Cover ($150)_Pool Cover reel ($150)_Raw supplies to prep and flatten the space for the pool to go ($1500)_Mat for the pool ladder to sit on to prevent ripping or puncturing the pool liner ($15)_Extra connectors/clips/fittings ($50)_Filter socks to prefilter heavier items before they get to the pool filter (makes a massive difference) ($20)Even with the negatives, I still think that this pool is a reasonable value as a place to start for people who want to try having a pool. My family has had a lot of fun so far.I've had nothing but good luck with these Power Steel pools. My previous one was 8 years old when it was given away. I always disassemble in the Winter which lends to a longer lifespan.Now, for this pool. Shipping was fast and it came freight by appointment.The pictured ladder and over the wall skimmer were not included in this purchase.I prepped and leveled the ground with 1000 pounds of sand. Not leveling stresses the pool and makes it look terrible. The sand also makes a soft base.This pool came with pump/filter and a ladder. The ladder in my photos is not what came with the pool. The one that does come with the pool is sufficient, but a little on the cheap side. In addition, the pump that comes with the pool is sufficient as well, but also a little on the underpowered side. I will be purchasing a sand filter/pump in the not too distant future. This pump barely has the pull to make my over the wall skimmer effective. This is why I gave my overall rating 4 stars.The pool itself is sturdy. I love the stone pattern in the liner. Assembly is easy and it is a one man job. It took me about 2 hours to assemble at a nice slow pace. The steel bars are connected together with plastic joints and plastic pins. They seem sturdy but we will see if they hold up to the test of time. For some reason, this pool has two inlets that converge into one heading to the pump. I'm not sure why this is, and I'm not a fan as I use an over the wall skimmer and having a second inlet robs some of the suction from my skimmer. I will be making a modification to this in the not to distant future as well.Over all, I give this pool a B+. For under $600 with everything that's in the box is not a bad deal. The ladder and pump might be a little on the cheaper side, but for those who aren't as finicky as me, they are fine and will get you swimming in no time. There's always time for upgrades later.I ordered this for my son's birthday. It was very easy to setup and take apart at the end of the season. Having level ground is very important though.The delivery date was scheduled after the birthday but I wrote to customer service and I am not sure if they expedited the parcel or not but it came a few days early.This pool didn’t come with a pump. It is just the frame and liner. The liner is great. I coated the frame with clear TremClad paint to prevent rust. To my disappointment, I can already see rust developing on areas of the frame.Cette piscine est durable et en vaut le coutEs una pieza de buena calidad, resulta entretanida para mis hijos, contento con el producto.DO NOT BUY THIS. THIS IS A COMPLETE SCAM.