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Kayaks

326 kayaks from Lifetime, Old Town, Pelican and more. Most cost $310 to $1,960, and half cost less than $900.

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Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A kayak can match several uses.

Recommended kayaks

Aqua Marina

2 persons, 14 ft or more

+Seats two people
+Length of 14 ft or more
+Built for touring
$541.49-19%Was: $669.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:52 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Seats two people
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet
+Inflatable for easier transport and storage
$194.99-13%List: $224.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Lifetime

Under 10 ft

+Sized for young paddlers at 6 feet long
+Includes a paddle in the package
+Compact 6-foot length is easy to carry and store
−Short 6-foot length tracks less straight than longer kayaks
$217.49
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Lifetime

Under 10 ft

+Includes a paddle
+Designed for kids, with a 6-foot length suited to small paddlers
+Under 10 feet, shorter than most adult kayaks
−Short length limits speed and tracking compared with longer kayaks
No current price. Check it at the store.
Lifetime

Under 10 ft

+Includes a paddle
+Designed for kids, with a 6-foot length suited to small paddlers
+Under 10 feet, shorter than most adult kayaks
−Short length limits speed and tracking compared with longer kayaks
No current price. Check it at the store.
Vevor

Sit-inside, 2 persons, 14 ft or more

+Seats two persons for shared trips
+Inflatable design packs down for storage
+Sit-inside design for a sheltered seating position
−Length of 14 ft or more needs more storage space
$569.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet suits tandem paddling
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
No current price. Check it at the store.
Intex

Sit-on-top, 1 person, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Designed for fishing
+Seats one person
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet
$226.10
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Built for fishing with a 120-inch length
+Paddle included with the kayak
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Paddle included with the kayak
+Short 8-foot length for compact transport
−Under 10 feet limits tracking on longer paddles
$409.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Pelican

2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable design for compact storage
+Convertible for single or tandem use
+Accommodates two persons
$289.97-38%List: $469.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sevylor

1 person

+Single-person seating suits solo paddlers
+Comes with a backpack for easy carrying
+Lightweight build for portable outdoor use
$182.39-30%List: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Retrospec

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Two-person seating capacity
+Length between 12 and 13.9 feet
+Inflatable design for compact storage
$399.99-27%List: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
BOTE

1 person, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Inflatable design packs down for storage
+Solo angler design for one rider
+Elevated seating for fishing
$1,099.00-27%List: $1,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Built for fishing
+Includes a paddle
+Bundled with a universal fishing life jacket
$583.12-21%Was: $585.03
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
AIRE
+Inflatable design packs down for storage
+Built for white water paddling
+Single seat for solo trips
$1,699.90-21%List: $2,160.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:44 PST - Details
Oru Kayak
+Foldable design makes storage and transport simpler
+Sport model is built for paddling rather than casual drifting
$879.20-20%List: $1,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Oru Kayak

12 to 13.9 ft

+Folds down for compact storage and transport
+12 to 13.9 ft length when unfolded
+Suitable for lake, river, and ocean use
$1,199.20-20%List: $1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Built for fishing
+Includes a paddle
+Bundled with an orange medium/large life vest
$583.24-20%Was: $583.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Advanced Elements

2 persons

+Seats two paddlers
+Inflatable drop-stitch construction
+Available in blue
$1,099.97-17%List: $1,319.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:43 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet suits tandem paddling
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
$142.99-16%List: $169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Bestway

Under 10 ft

+Under 10 feet long for easier handling
+Built as an inflatable fishing kayak
+Inflatable design for compact storage
−Shorter hull offers less tracking stability
$169.00-15%List: $199.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details

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