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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.

Kayaks by use

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

Recommended kayaks

Beyond Marina

2 persons

+Seats two people for tandem paddling
+Drop stitch floor for a rigid feel
+Designed for touring and recreation
$399.99-15%List: $469.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:06 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
$258.51-14%List: $299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 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
$989.99-10%List: $1,099.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:45 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 11/03/2026 22:06 PST - Details
Wilderness Systems

Sit-inside, 14 ft or more

+Multiple storage options for gear
+14 ft or more length for longer tracking
+Phase 3 Air Pro seating for a sit-inside cockpit
$1,549.00-9%Was: $1,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:43 PST - Details
Advanced Elements

1 person

+Single seat suits solo paddlers
+Built for whitewater paddling
+Sold without a pump included
$274.97-8%Was: $299.97
as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-inside, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Sit-inside design offers more protection from wind and spray
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet suits recreational paddling
$464.97-7%List: $499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top, 2 persons

+680 lb capacity for two people and gear
+Dual flipper pedal drives for hands-free propulsion
+Rudder steering helps with directional control
$1,767.00-5%Was: $1,867.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details
Old Town
+Built-in motor for hands-free cruising
+Fishing kayak for solo angling
+Includes Minn Kota trolling motor
$4,269.27-5%List: $4,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 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
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
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.
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
$300.39
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top

+600 lb capacity for two or three people and gear
+Two padded seats for shared paddling
+Two paddles included
−Heavier than single-seat kayaks for carrying
$947.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details
Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Fishing kayak designed for angling use
+Folding design for easier transport and storage
−No pedal drive, propulsion is by paddle
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:52 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.
Sea Eagle

1 person

+Inflatable design packs down for easy storage
+Single-seat layout suits solo paddling
+Whitewater capable for rougher river runs
−Single seat limits it to one paddler
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details
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

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