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Kayaks under $800

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17 kayaks under $800 from Lifetime, Advanced Elements, Pelican and more. Most cost $711 to $777, and half cost less than $729.

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
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
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
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
Aquaglide

1 person

+Single seat for solo paddling
+Built for touring
+Inflatable for easy storage
$760.63
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details
BKC

Sit-on-top, 1 person, Under 10 ft

+Paddle included with the kayak
+Memory foam seat for padding
+Rod holders for fishing
$717.30
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Pelican

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Ergocast dual position seating system
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet
+Built for fishing
$710.85
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Perception

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet
+Front storage well and large rear storage
+Dual rod holders
$764.83
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Avalanche

2 persons

+Two-person seating for shared paddling trips
+Inflatable design stores and transports in a smaller space
+Set includes pump, fin, carry bag, seats, paddles and repair kit
$799.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
Perun Outdoors

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Two-person seating for shared paddling trips
+Inflatable design packs down for storage and transport
+Includes foot air pump and carry bag
$754.81
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

kayakLengthSpec scorePrice
14 ft or moren/a$729.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
n/a$729.11
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Under 10 ftn/a$719.20
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
10 to 11.9 ftn/a$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details
10 to 11.9 ftn/a$706.94
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
n/a$725.15
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
n/a$760.63
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details
Under 10 ftn/a$717.30
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
10 to 11.9 ftn/a$710.85
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
10 to 11.9 ftn/a$764.83
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

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