Kayaks for Kids

3 kayaks for kids from Lifetime, Reel Yaks, Perception and more. Prices run $690 to $862.

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.

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

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, 10 to 11.9 ft

$862.70

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

Compare specs

Type	Length	Spec score	Price
Sit-inside		n/a	$725.15 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-inside	Under 10 ft	n/a	$689.54 as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Sit-inside	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$862.70 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

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