Best Portable Kayaks of 2023

A highly-rated inflatable kayak that is a great choice for a first-time buyer. The lower cost makes it affordable for most paddlers. It's a great choice for protected waters and slow moving rivers. Advanced Elements offers a variety of models in the AdvancedFrame series including the AdvancedFrame Convertible that can be paddled solo or tandem.

Looking for a kayak that is up for whitewater adventure, then the Lynx II is your boat. Their tried and true design performs well on big water, creeks and local river sections. Lynx kayaks are all-around whitewater craft built for day-long outings and small extended trips. Paddle the Lynx II tandem or use its increased load capacity to gear up for longer trips, paddling solo.

The Martini GTX is a decked, take-apart, touring kayak with a roomy and comfortable cockpit to explore with and then take back home in the back of your car. Like the sit-on-top version, the Martini GTX features the innovative patented Snap-Tap solution. The Martini GTX is designed with both kids and adults in mind. Whether paddling, fishing or just relaxing, this comfortable, stable and strong high-performance kayak is the ideal choice for family fun on the water.

The Chinook 90 is Aquaglide’s shortest open cockpit kayak that provides exceptional maneuverability for calm rivers and shorter trips on flat water. With its compact 9-foot open bow layout, the Chinook allows for easy transitions in and out of the boat. If you are looking for a lightweight recreational boat that’s easy to set-up and provides easy transitions in and out of the water, the Chinook 90 is for you.

Looking for a 3-person kayak or tandem with a bunch of gear? The The Sea Eagle 465ft FastTrack™ combines all the features of it's smaller sister, the 385ft FastTrack™ with the ability to carry more cargo and/or paddlers.

The original Oru Kayak that's withstood the test of time. Launched on Kickstarter, sold by retailers around the world, and in the permanent collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Stable enough for beginners, while fast and sporty for expert kayakers. Plenty of room to stash gear for day trips and short camping excursions. Transforming it from box to boat takes just a few minutes.

The higher-performance version of the AdvancedFrame Sport, the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite is a hybrid of a folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak, it incorporates our proven aluminum rib-frame technology in the bow and stern, and Drop-stitch technology in the floor, to provide paddling performance that rivals that of a hard-shell kayak.

Tackle your adventures in tandem. The 380x is made to be ridden by one or two persons. Now you can do what others only dream of with our most versatile kayak series ever! Designed to tackle whitewater, open-water, and now down-wind sailing! Large enough for two but small enough for one! The 380x does it all!

The Beach LP2 inflatable kayak is a lightweight, easy to use inflatable kayak for one or two person use with a maximum capacity of 330lbs/150kg. Featuring a hydrodynamic hull made of durable tarpaulin, three air chambers, elevated inflatable seats and three removable fins for tracking and control. The complete package fits neatly into the included carry-all backpack together with two 4-piece take-apart paddles, inflation pump and repair kit.

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The Sea Eagle 370 is the SE-330's big sister. Only 6 lbs. heavier (32 lbs.) with a larger carrying capacity of 3 people or 650 lbs. You can take along enough gear for that long weekend fishing trip, camping adventure or river running voyage. Form and function make the Sea Eagle 370 America's second most popular inflatable kayak.

This affordable inflatable sport kayak is as lightweight and portable as it gets, yet still remarkably stable and durable.

A bigger tandem version of the Tomcat, this stable inflatable shares the same durable construction and design features, but offers more paddling options. It comes standard with two inflatable seats to tackle whitewater with a friend, but can also be paddled solo and the extra load capacity filled with gear. It features bow and stern dodgers, a mesh drain system, improved shape, flip handles, welded seams and bow/stern d-rings.

The Aerius Classic is truly a classic design from Klepper. While it certainly won't make the list for least-expensive, it's a time-tested performance kayak that has often outlived its owners.

• Significant storage capacity for extended trips on lakes, open rivers and the ocean.
• Construction is a gray reinforced Hypalon® Hull with a water proof breathable Egyptian cotton deck
• The hand crafted frame is triple dipped Ash and Birch
• Assembly is effortless with Klepper's unique patented Snap Lock system