I have one, and yes, you can break it down and transport in the bag it comes with. But it would be a bit of a pain in the ass compared to ones that fold up because there are probably about 17-20 metal posts that connect. But they are color coded and connect easy which makes it straightforward. One aspect I like about it is that you can leave it assembled but gather the net on the top post easily. My mat is setup is on my patio and then I just drag the net in front of it when I want to use it.