Kayaks

36 kayaks from Lifetime, Old Town, Pelican and more. Most cost $250 to $1,099, and half cost less than $586.

Kayaks by use

Touring24 Folding31 Kids29 Whitewater7

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

Recommended kayaks

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.

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

Lifetime

Under 10 ft

+Under 10 feet long suits children and smaller paddlers

No current price. Check it at the store.

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 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Pelican

Sit-inside, Under 10 ft

+Lightweight Ram-X material for easier handling

+Under 10 ft length suits smaller waters

+Recreational sit-inside design

−Shorter length than typical 10 ft kayaks

$282.73

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Efficraft

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Pedal drive leaves hands free for fishing

+Folding design for compact transport

+Compact 9.5 ft length for easier handling

−Under 10 ft length gives less straight-line tracking

$1,199.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details

Pelican

Sit-on-top, 1 person, Under 10 ft

+Single-person seating for solo paddling

+Under 10 ft length suits smaller paddlers

+Includes a paddle and decals in the package

−Under 10 ft length limits open-water tracking

No price recorded yet.

Aquaglide

1 person, Under 10 ft

+Compact 8 ft length for small spaces

+Suitable for fishing and touring

+Single seat for solo paddling

−Under 10 ft length limits tracking speed

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details

Old Town

Sit-inside, 1 person, Under 10 ft

+Designed for kids

+Sit-inside design for a sheltered seat

+Compact 7 foot 5 inch length

$689.54

as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-inside, Under 10 ft

+Sit-inside design keeps paddler protected from weather

+Under 10 ft length suits smaller water and easy transport

+Fishing-ready kayak built for angling use

−Shorter 9.5 ft length tracks less straight than longer kayaks

$620.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 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 price recorded yet.

Oru Kayak

Under 10 ft

+Folds down for compact storage and transport

+Under 10 ft length when unfolded

+Suitable for lake and river use

−Under 10 ft length limits tracking compared with longer kayaks

$719.20

as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Rear storage with tie-downs for gear

+Under 10 ft length for compact handling

+Described as stable and fast for all-around use

−Under 10 ft length limits storage space

$529.16

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-inside, Under 10 ft

+Sit-inside design keeps paddler protected from weather

+Under 10 ft length suits smaller water and easy transport

+Fishing-ready kayak built for angling use

−Shorter 9.5 ft length tracks less straight than longer kayaks

$672.97

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Perun Outdoors

1 person, Under 10 ft

+Inflatable design packs down for storage and transport

+Includes foot air pump for quick setup

+Comes with a carry bag

−Single seat limits use to one paddler

$628.02

as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details

Perun Outdoors

1 person, Under 10 ft

+Inflatable design packs down for storage and transport

+Includes foot air pump for quick setup

+Comes with a carry bag

−Single seat limits use to one paddler

$600.61

as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details

Albott

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Fin drive system for hands-free propulsion

+Modular design splits into two pieces for transport

+Folding design for compact storage

$1,099.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

Bestway

Under 10 ft

+Inflatable design stores in a small space

+Set includes inflatable kayak components

+9 foot length for compact paddling

$129.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Fin drive pedal system for hands-free propulsion

+Under 10 feet, a compact length

+Fishing kayak designed for angling use

$1,098.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details

Pelican

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Under 10 feet long for a compact footprint

+Ram-X lightweight patented material

+Built for recreational paddling

$333.51

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-inside, Under 10 ft

+9 ft 6 in length is compact for transport

+Two rod holders for fishing gear

+Multi-function dash for mounting accessories

$585.79

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Under 10 feet, a compact length

+Pedal drive for hands-free propulsion

+Fishing kayak designed for angling use

$1,599.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details

Nuwani

1 person, Under 10 ft

+Compact 9 foot length for easier handling

+Inflatable and foldable for portable storage

+Includes aluminum oars and high output pump

No price recorded yet.

Generic

Under 10 ft

+Designed for youth paddlers

+Short 6 ft length is easy for kids to handle

+Ships with a paddle included

$490.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:40 PST - Details

Lifetime

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Designed for kids

+Paddle included with the kayak

+Compact 6.5-foot length

$268.79

as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

Albott

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Under 10 ft length for easier handling

+Modular design splits into two pieces for transport

+Pedal drive compatible for hands-free propulsion

$699.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

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