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15 kayaks under $400 from Gymax, Advanced Elements, Bestway and more. Most cost $310 to $399, and half cost less than $350.

Retrospec

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Two-person seating capacity

+Length between 12 and 13.9 feet

+Inflatable design for compact storage

$399.99-27%List: ~~$549.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details

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 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

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

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

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

Oru Kayak

+Folding design packs down for storage and transport

+Lightweight build for easier carrying

+Built to be stable and portable

$399.20

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

Aqua Marina

10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable design packs down for easier storage and transport

+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet suits a range of paddling

+Compact length makes it easier to store than longer kayaks

$359.99

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

Anggrek

1 person

+Single seat for solo paddling

+Inflatable for easy storage

+Suitable for fishing

$371.88

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

Advanced Elements

2 persons

$399.97-11%Was: ~~$449.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:41 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

Bestway

1 person

+Seats one person for solo paddling

+Inflatable design for compact storage

+Includes hand pump, paddles and carry bag

$320.20

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

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

Mingzhe

1 person

+Inflatable design for easy transport and storage

+Hard bottom support for added protection

+Lightweight PVC construction

$324.89

as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details

Advanced Elements

$349.97

as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details

Bestway

1 person

$324.24

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

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Seats	Spec score	Price
2 persons	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
2 persons	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
2 persons	n/a	$300.39 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
	n/a	$369.48 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
	n/a	$333.51 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
	n/a	$399.20 as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
	n/a	$359.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:37 PST - Details
1 person	n/a	$371.88 as of 11/04/2026 11:40 PST - Details
2 persons	n/a	$399.97 as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
2 persons	n/a	$309.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details

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