Many people love to kayak or want to kayak more, but don’t have the space to store a kayak. Others can store them, but they don’t have a vehicle to transport a kayak with. Thankfully there have been many innovations to address these concerns. The best Inflatable kayaks, folding kayaks, snap together kayaks and more give great space saving options for people with limited storage or smaller vehicles.
Inflatable Kayaks
Folding Kayaks
Hardshell Nesting Kayaks
Should I trust them? Are they reliable? Will I be left stranded somewhere? Here we are going to look at the top space saving kayak options. Since these are unique designs, we have included setup videos when available to give you a better idea of what to expect with each space-saving design.
Overall
Pakayak Bluefin 14 Nesting Kayak Shop Now
- Polyethylene, hardshell plastic (6 sections)
- Assembled: 168″ L x 24″ W x 16″ H
- Nested (disassembled): 42″ L x 24″ W x 16″ H
- Weight: 59 lbs
- Max capacity: 300 lbs
- 2 Large hatches
Sea Eagle Razorlite 393rl Inflatable Kayak Shop Now
- 1000 Denier reinforced inflatable kayak
- Inflated: 154″ L x 28″ W
- Deflated: 22″ L x 22″ W x 12″ H
- Weight: 35 lbs
- Max capacity: 500 lbs
- Air Chambers: 3
- Inflation time: 7 min
- Seams: Quadruple overlapped
Best Inflatable Kayaks
Inflatable kayaks are a great option if you don’t have room at your house or a vehicle to transport a regular kayak. There are several important things to consider on an inflatable. How thick is the material to prevent punctures and wear through? How many chambers does the kayak have? Multiple chambers keeps the kayak afloat if there is a puncture in one of the chambers.
Sea Eagle Razorlite 393rl Inflatable Kayak Shop Now
- 1000 Denier reinforced inflatable kayak
- Inflated: 154″ L x 28″ W
- Deflated: 22″ L x 22″ W x 12″ H
- Weight: 35 lbs
- Max capacity: 500 lbs
- Air Chambers: 3
- Inflation time: 7 min
- Seams: Quadruple overlapped
- Includes seat, paddle, backpack, and hand pump
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak – Shop Now
- Triple layer polyester w/ double PVC coating
- Inflated: 156″ L x 32″ W
- Deflated: 31″ L x 16″ W x 10″ H
- Weight: 42 lbs
- Max capacity: 450 lbs
- Air Chambers: 9
- Inflation time: Not specified
- Seams: Welded
- Drop-stitch floor w/ aluminum ribs
- Includes seat, duffel bag, skeg and rudder mount.
Sea Eagle 370 Pro Inflatable Kayak – Shop Now
- 38mil PolyKrylar inflatable kayak
- Inflated: 150″ L x 34″ W
- Deflated: 31″ L x 19″ W x 8″ H
- Weight: 32 lbs
- Max capacity: 650 lbs
- Air Chambers: 3
- Inflation time: 8 min
- Seams: High frequency welded
- Can be used as single or tandem kayak
- Includes seats, paddles, foot pump, and carry bag.
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Ultralite Inflatable Kayak – Shop Now
- Triple layer polyester w/ double PVC coating
- Inflated: 126″ L x 32″ W
- Deflated: 31″ L x 18″ W x 6″ H
- Weight: 17.5 lbs
- Max capacity: 225 lbs
- Air Chambers: 2
- Inflation time: Not specified
- Seams: Welded
- Foam floor w/ aluminum ribs
- Includes seat and duffel bag
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak – Shop Now
- Triple layer polyester w/ PVC coating
- Inflated: 125″ L x 32″ W
- Deflated: 30″ L x 17″ W x 8″ H
- Weight: 26 lbs
- Max capacity: 250 lbs
- Air Chambers: 4
- Inflation time: Not specified
- Seams: Welded
- Aluminum ribs
- Includes seat and duffel bag