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

Kayaks by use

Touring24Folding31Kids29Whitewater7

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

Recommended kayaks

Sevylor

3 or more

+Seats three people for group paddling trips
+Inflatable design stores and transports compactly
+Adjustable seats for a customized fit
−Heavy-duty PVC construction adds weight to carry
$450.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top

+Lightweight 58 lb hull for easier carrying
+420 lb capacity for a single kayak
+Padded seat included for comfort on the water
−Single-seat design limits sharing the kayak
$847.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top

+550 lb capacity for heavier loads
+Rudder steering helps with directional control
+Designed for fishing use
−Single-seat design limits sharing the kayak
$1,047.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 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
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
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
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
Lifetime

Sit-on-top, 2 persons

+Tandem design seats two people for shared paddling trips
+Includes two paddles for both paddlers
+Padded seats add comfort on longer outings
−Tandem length makes it harder to store and transport alone
$899.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 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
$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details
Perception

Sit-inside, 14 ft or more

+14 ft length for long touring trips
+Large front and rear storage for gear
+Sit-inside design for a sheltered cockpit
−Longer length makes it harder to transport and store
$1,289.00
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
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
Intex

Sit-on-top

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Fishing-ready design suits anglers on the water
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
$369.48
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top

+Pedal drive for hands-free propulsion
+Folding design packs down for transport
+Two-piece construction for easier handling
−Folding design adds parts to assemble before use
$1,397.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Spinera

2 persons, 14 ft or more

+Seats two people for shared paddling
+Recreational design suits casual water trips
+Inflatable design stores compactly
−Long 14 ft length is harder to store
$1,429.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Old Town

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

+Seats one person for solo trips
+Shorter length of 10 to 11.9 feet for easier handling
+Recreational design suited to calm water outings
−Shorter hull offers less straight-line tracking than longer kayaks
$4,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
BKC

2 persons, 14 ft or more

+Built-in trolling motor for hands-free propulsion
+Tandem design seats two people
+Rudder for steering control
−Heavier than a solo kayak due to tandem size
$2,497.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Bundle includes two kayaks in one set
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
$477.16
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Gumotex

2 persons, 14 ft or more

+Seats two people for shared paddling trips
+Long 14-foot-plus hull for longer distance paddling
+551 lb maximum load capacity
−Long hull may be harder to store and transport
$2,750.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:18 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.
Gumotex

1 person, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Single seat for solo paddling
+Compact 10 to 11.9 foot length
+Inflatable design for easier storage and transport
−Only 265 lb maximum load capacity
No price recorded yet.
Gumotex

2 persons, 14 ft or more

+Seats two people for shared paddling trips
+Long 14-foot-plus hull for longer distance paddling
+551 lb maximum load capacity
−Long hull may be harder to store and transport
No price recorded yet.
Gumotex

1 person, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Single-seat design suits solo paddlers
+Compact 11 ft 8 in length is easier to store and transport
+Inflatable design makes storage and transport simpler
−331 lb max load limits gear and passenger weight
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
$706.94
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details

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$900 to $1,00017
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$1,400 to $1,5003
$1,900 to $2,0004

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