Portable kayaks are a growing trend
Portable kayaks have become very popular over the past five years, because they open the world of paddling to people who can’t easily transport or store full size kayaks. Due to this surge in popularity, the quality of portable kayaks has improved tremendously, along with the variety of portable kayaks that are available on the market.
With that, here are my picks for the Top 5 portable kayaks of 2021.
Sea Eagle 393rl kayak review
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The Sea Eagle 393rl is an inflatable kayak and canoe hybrid that is made with drop stitch construction. It can be inflated to 10psi, which makes it very stiff and high performing for a portable kayak.
MSRP: $999 USD
Length: 12'10”
Width: 28”
Weight: 35lb (16kg)
Capacity: 500 Lbs (227 kg)
Why does the Sea Eagle 393rl kayak deserve to be ‘Best in Class’?
Who is the Sea Eagle 393rl kayak for?
Buy the Sea Eagle 393: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw
Oru Kayak Inlet kayak review
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The Inlet is a portable, sit-inside recreational kayak, and the latest offering from Oru Kayak – a kayak manufacturer that has stormed the scene with their origami style folding kayak.
MSRP: $899 USD
Length: 9'6″
Width: 30”
Weight: 20lb (9kg)
Capacity: 275 Lbs (125 kg)
Why does the Oru Kayak Inlet deserve to be ‘Best in Class’
- Simple to assemble and disassemble
- Similar performance to a hardshell kayak
- Good value for a portable kayak
- Super lightweight
Who is the Oru Kayak Inlet for?
- Those who want a super light kayak that is easy to carry
- Those who value a kayak’s stability over speed
- Those who will paddle in water that is protected from strong wind and waves
Buy the Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS
STAR Raven Pro kayak review
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The Star Raven Pro is a high quality, yet affordable, inflatable river kayak that can comfortably handle up to Class 3 whitewater. It has a drop stitch construction floor that provides exceptional performance, reliable foot pedals, and thigh straps for added control in technical water.
MSRP: $829 USD
Length: 9'10”
Width: 38″
Weight: 39lb (17.5kg)
Capacity: 275 Lbs (125 kg)
Why does the STAR Raven Pro kayak deserve to be ‘Best in Class’
Who is the STAR Raven Pro for?
Trak 2.0 kayak review
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The Trak 2.0 is a high performance, folding touring/sea kayak. It’s constructed with an aluminum skeleton inside a heavy duty vinyl skin, which is stretched tight by means of 3 hydraulic jacks. The Trak 2.0 delivers performance that rivals a hard shell kayak, with the bonus of having adjustable rocker.
MSRP: $3599 USD
Length: 16′
Width: 22.5″
Weight: 42lb (19kg)
Capacity: 350 Lbs (159 kg)
Why does the Trak 2.0 folding kayak deserve to be ‘Best in Class’?
- Performance that rivals a hard shell sea kayak
- Adjustable rocker to accommodate a wide range of paddling conditions
Who is the Trak 2.0 folding kayak for?
- Experienced paddlers who want a high performing portable kayak
- Paddlers who typically do longer paddling trips, to make the added setup time worth while
Hobie iTrek 9 pedal kayak review
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The Hobie iTrek 9 is a portable pedal kayak that is remarkable stable, wildly maneuverable, and extremely well built.
MSRP: $2199 USD
Length: 9'5″
Width: 40″
Weight: 37 lb (17 kg)
Capacity: 350 Lbs (159 kg)
