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51 kayaks from Lifetime, Old Town, Pelican and more. Most cost $500 to $2,299, and half cost less than $1,200.

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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

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 11/04/2026 13:42 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
Wilderness Systems

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+360 degree ACES seat for angler access
+Helix PD pedal drive system for hands-free propulsion
+Fishing kayak with a 12 ft length
$2,685.15-15%List: $3,159.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details
Old Town

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for tandem paddling
+Recreational kayak for calm water paddling
+13 ft 3.96 in length suits a tandem kayak
−Weighs 491 lb with a 2-person capacity
$999.99-14%Was: $1,164.73
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Bestway

3 or more, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats three or more people for group paddling
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet
+Inflatable design for easy storage
−Heavier to carry than single-person inflatables
$259.94-13%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Old Town

Sit-on-top, 1 person, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Pedal drive lets you paddle with your hands free
+Seats one person for solo trips
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet for a recreational kayak
−Pedal drive adds mechanical parts to maintain
$2,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Wilderness Systems

Sit-inside, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Sit-inside design with a 12.2 ft length
+Recreational kayak for calm water paddling
+Phase 3 Air Pro comfort seating
$975.20
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
Beyond Marina

1 person, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats one person for solo paddling
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet
+Full drop stitch construction
−Weighs 35.27 lb, heavier than some inflatables
$589.99-9%List: $649.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Pedal drive with rudder steering for hands-free propulsion
+440 lb capacity for a single kayak
+12 to 13.9 ft length range for longer tracking
−Single-seat design limits sharing the kayak
$1,217.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Old Town

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for tandem trips
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet for a recreational kayak
+Recreational design suited to calm water outings
−Heavier than a solo kayak at this length
$899.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Perception

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet
+Adjustable lawn chair seat
+Large front and rear storage
−Longer 12-foot hull is harder to transport than shorter kayaks
$2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Solstice

12 to 13.9 ft

+Suitable for both adults and kids
+Two-person capacity for shared trips
+Inflatable design stores compactly
−Length of 12 to 13.9 ft is long to store
$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
Old Town

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Pedal drive lets you paddle with your hands free
+Seats two people for tandem trips
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet for a recreational kayak
−Pedal drive adds mechanical parts to maintain
$4,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Perception

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet
+Front storage well and large rear storage
+Dual rod holders
−Longer 12-foot hull is harder to transport than shorter kayaks
$984.92
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Gumotex

1 person, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Single-seat design suits solo paddlers
+13 ft 5 in length gives good tracking for longer paddles
+Inflatable design makes storage and transport simpler
−397 lb max load limits gear and passenger weight
$1,560.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details
Gumotex

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for shared paddling trips
+Inflatable design for easier storage and transport
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet
−Lower 430 lb maximum load than some tandem kayaks
No price recorded yet.
Gymax

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for shared paddling trips
+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet
+507 lb maximum load capacity
$309.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details
Wilderness Systems

Sit-inside, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Tandem design seats two persons
+Sit-inside design with a 13 ft 6 in length
+Recreational kayak for calm water paddling
$1,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
BKC

12 to 13.9 ft

+Built-in trolling motor for motorized propulsion
+550 lb capacity for heavier loads
+Rudder steering helps with directional control
$1,727.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Wilderness Systems

Sit-inside, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Multiple storage options for gear
+12 to 13.9 ft length for maneuverability
+Sit-inside cockpit for a lower center of gravity
$1,135.20
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details
Heyboard

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two paddlers
+12.5 ft length for a longer hull
+Inflatable design for easy transport and storage
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:39 PST - Details
Pelican

Sit-inside, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for shared paddling
+Patented Ram-X material for a lightweight build
+13 ft length gives extra room for two paddlers
$1,121.03
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Old Town

Sit-on-top, 1 person, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Hands-free pedal propulsion for solo fishing
+13 ft 2 in length for longer open water runs
+Fishing kayak for solo angling
$3,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Sea Eagle

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for tandem paddling
+Touring design for longer paddling trips
+Inflatable design packs down for easy storage
$1,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details
Wilderness Systems

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Adjustable and designed seat for angler comfort
+12 to 13.9 ft length for a stable fishing platform
+Built for fishing
$1,227.03
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details
Wilderness Systems

Sit-inside, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Sit-inside design with a 12 ft 6 in length
+Recreational kayak for calm water paddling
+Features Phase 3 Air Pro comfort seating
$1,335.94
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details
Wilderness Systems

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Premium frame seat for angler comfort
+12 to 13.9 ft length for a stable fishing platform
+Built for fishing
$1,619.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details

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