Kayaks under $800

5 kayaks under $800 from Lifetime, Advanced Elements, Pelican and more. Most cost $707 to $799, and half cost less than $719.

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

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

Lifetime

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

$719.31

as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

Compare specs

Length	Spec score	Price
10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$799.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:51 PST - Details
10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$706.94 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$710.85 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$764.83 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$719.31 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

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