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29 kayaks for kids from Lifetime, Reel Yaks, Perception and more. Most cost $185 to $1,599, and half cost less than $725.

Kayaks whose title says kids, youth or junior. The listing gives the weight limit the maker states.

We do not pick by hand: a kayak is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

Top brands: Lifetime (9)

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BrandLifetime9Reel Yaks7Albott2Old Town2Perception2BOTE1Gymax1Kunpeng1
Show all 11Oru Kayak1Pelican1Solstice1
TypeSit-on-top12Sit-inside3
LengthUnder 10 ft1510 to 11.9 ft612 to 13.9 ft214 ft or more1
For fishingFor fishing13
Pedal drivePedal drive7
PriceUnder $1501Under $2003Under $2503Under $3002Under $4002Under $5001Under $7003Under $8002
Show all 14Under $9001Under $1,0001$300 & above18$700 & above12$1,200 & above6$1,500 & above3
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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.
Albott

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Pedal drive: only 7 of 29 here have one
$1,079.99-10%List: $1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 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.
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
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
BOTE

2 persons, 14 ft or more

+Inflatable design packs down for storage
+Seats two people
+Long 14 ft or more length
$1,299.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 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.
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
Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Fin drive pedal system for hands-free propulsion
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Fishing kayak designed for angling use
$1,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:51 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
Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Pedal drive for hands-free propulsion
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Fishing kayak designed for angling use
$1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Prop drive pedal system for hands-free propulsion
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Fishing kayak designed for angling use
$1,395.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:51 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
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
Perception

Sit-inside

+Sit-inside design with a closed cockpit
+Built for kids and petite paddlers
+Extra-small hull fits smaller paddlers
$725.15
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 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
Oru Kayak
+Folding design packs down for travel
+Designed for rugged waters and adventure paddling
+Built to be stable and durable
$1,599.20
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Old Town

Under 10 ft

+Designed for kids to paddle
+Under 10 feet long, a compact size for young paddlers
+Sized for smaller paddlers and younger riders
No price recorded yet.
Kunpeng

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Six-foot length suits children and small paddlers
+Hard shell construction for durability
+Fishing-specific build for angling use
$338.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:49 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

Compare specs

kayakTypeLengthSpec scorePrice
Under 10 ftn/a$217.49
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Under 10 ftn/aNo current price
Under 10 ftn/aNo current price
n/a$184.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Under 10 ftn/aNo current price
Sit-on-topUnder 10 ftn/a$1,079.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Sit-on-top10 to 11.9 ftn/a$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
Sit-on-topUnder 10 ftn/aNo current price
12 to 13.9 ftn/a$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
12 to 13.9 ftn/a$309.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details

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