Kayaks under $900

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19 kayaks under $900 from Perception, Pelican, Lifetime and more. Most cost $847 to $899, and half cost less than $867.

Top brands: Perception (4)

Oru Kayak

+Foldable design makes storage and transport simpler

+Sport model is built for paddling rather than casual drifting

$879.20-20%List: ~~$1,099.00~~

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

BKC

Sit-on-top

+Lightweight 58 lb hull for easier carrying

+420 lb capacity for a single kayak

+Padded seat included for comfort on the water

−Single-seat design limits sharing the kayak

$847.00

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Old Town

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for tandem trips

+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet for a recreational kayak

+Recreational design suited to calm water outings

−Heavier than a solo kayak at this length

$899.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details

Lifetime

Sit-on-top, 2 persons

+Tandem design seats two people for shared paddling trips

+Includes two paddles for both paddlers

+Padded seats add comfort on longer outings

−Tandem length makes it harder to store and transport alone

$899.95

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

Pelican

10 to 11.9 ft

+Lawnchair seat included for comfortable seating

+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet

+Built for fishing

$874.98

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

+Adjustable lawn chair seat

+Large front and rear storage

$899.00

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

Old Town

Sit-inside, 1 person, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Solo seat suits paddling alone

+Sit-inside design offers protection from wind and spray

+12 to 13.9 ft length for more tracking than shorter kayaks

$899.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details

Perun Outdoors

2 persons, 14 ft or more

+Two-person seating for shared paddling trips

+Longer 14 ft or more length for better tracking

+Inflatable design packs down for storage and transport

$857.88

as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-on-top

+Large rear storage compartment for carrying gear

+Tie-down points for securing the kayak to a vehicle

+Sized at 9.5 feet for compact transport

$847.92

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

Lifetime

10 to 11.9 ft

+Stand-up fishing design

+Six rod holders for fishing gear

+10 to 11.9 ft length

$892.40

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

AIRE

1 person

+Inflatable design stores and transports in a smaller space

+Single-person seating for solo paddling trips

$867.00

as of 11/04/2026 10:42 PST - Details

AIRE

1 person

+Inflatable design stores and transports in a smaller space

+Single-person seating for solo paddling trips

$867.00

as of 11/04/2026 10:42 PST - Details

Pelican

Sit-inside

+Sit-inside design offers a more sheltered seating position

+Bundled with a Poseidon paddle for ready use

$823.10

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

Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Two-pack includes two kayaks in one purchase

+101-inch length for a compact recreational kayak

$887.53

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

Perception

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

$849.00

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

Pelican

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

$856.79

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

Perception

Sit-inside, 10 to 11.9 ft

$862.70

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

Aquaglide

1 person

$843.88

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

$890.98

as of 11/03/2026 23:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
	n/a	$879.20 as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	n/a	$847.00 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	n/a	$899.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	n/a	$899.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
	n/a	$874.98 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	n/a	$899.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-inside	n/a	$899.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
	n/a	$857.88 as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	n/a	$847.92 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
	n/a	$892.40 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

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