Kayaks

Sit-on-top, inflatable, tandem, and touring kayaks.

Best Sit-On-Top Kayaks

Sit-on-top kayaks that stay steady, drain themselves and let you climb back aboard easily. Picks for beginners, warm water and casual coastal days.

Best Inflatable Kayaks

Inflatable kayaks that pack into a car boot and still track straight. Our picks for lakes, gentle rivers and paddlers with nowhere to store a hull.

Best Tandem Kayaks

Tandem kayaks that keep two paddlers in rhythm and trim. Our picks for couples, parent and child trips, and anyone sharing the work on longer days.

Best Fishing Kayaks

Fishing kayaks with stable standing platforms, rod storage and real gear capacity. Our picks for lakes, estuaries and quiet inshore water this season.

Best Touring Kayaks

Touring kayaks built for distance, tracking and loaded multi-day trips. Our picks for open water, coastal paddling and paddlers ready to go further.

Best Kids Kayaks

Kids kayaks sized for smaller bodies, with light hulls and easy re-entry. Our picks for confident swimmers, first lakes and calm supervised water.

Best Folding Kayaks

Folding kayaks that store in a cupboard and assemble into a rigid hull. Our picks for travel, apartment living and paddlers without roof rack access.

Best Pedal Kayaks

Pedal kayaks that free your hands and use stronger leg muscles. Our picks for anglers, photographers and anyone covering distance without arm fatigue.

Best Whitewater Kayaks

Whitewater kayaks that stay predictable in moving water, from creeks to play holes. Our picks by hull type, paddler size and river skill level.