Below is the comparison chart for all of the solo inflatable kayaks sorted by price range.
To view the comparison chart for the 2-person inflatable kayaks please see our Tandem Inflatable Kayak Comparison Chart.
Solo Inflatable Kayaks – Price Range: $0 – $499
| Inflatable Kayaks | Best Uses | Length | Width | Weight | Load Capacity | Review |
| Airhead Montana |
flat water, mild whitewater | 9’9″ | n/a | 27 lbs. | 300 lbs. | Read Review |
| Innova Twist |
day trips, flat water, calm river, backpacking | 8’7″ | 30″ | 16 lbs. | 220 lbs. | Read Review |
| Advanced Elements Firefly |
flat water, beginners, travel | 7’10″ | 35″ | 16 lbs. | 250 lbs. | Read Review |
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Sport ![]() |
lakes, mild rivers, bays, estuaries, travel | 10’5″ | 32″ | 26 lbs. | 250 lbs. | Read Review |
| Advanced Elements Lagoon 1 |
lakes, mild rivers, bays, estuaries, travel | 8’4″ | 34″ | 23 lbs. | 250 lbs. | Read Review |
| Infinity Orbit |
flat water, easy rivers, travel | 8′ | 33″ | 19 lbs. | 287 lbs. | Read Review |
| Bic Yakka 80 |
flat water, recreation | 9’4″ | 30″ | 46 lbs. | 176 lbs. | Read Review |
| Sevylor XK1 |
river, flat water, ocean surf | 10’4″ | 38″ | 22.5 lbs. | 400 lbs. | Read Review |
| Sevylor Coral Sea |
flat water, fishing, diving, snorkeling | 9’5″ | 33″ | 24 lbs. | 350 lbs. | Read Review |
| Sevylor 1 Person Sit On Top |
flat water, slow river, beginners | 9′ | 32″ | 21 lbs. | 250 lbs. | Read Review |
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Solo Inflatable Kayaks – Price Range: $500 – $999
| Inflatable Kayaks | Best Uses | Length | Width | Weight | Load Capacity | Review |
| Bic Yakka 120 |
flat water, recreation | 9’4″ | 30″ | 48.5 lbs. | 265 lbs. | Read Review |
| Bic Yakkair 1 |
flat water, travel, recreation | 10’9″ | 35.4″ | 22 lbs. | 242 lbs. | Read Review |
| Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame |
lakes, mild rivers, ocean, camping | 10’5″ | 32″ | 36 lbs. | 300 lbs. | Read Review |
| Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Expedition |
lakes, ocean, mild rivers | 13′ | 32″ | 42 lbs. | 450 lbs. | Read Review |
| Advanced Elements StraitEdge |
rivers, ocean, day trips, camping | 9’8″ | 35″ | 34 lbs. | 300 lbs. | Read Review |
| Zoik AlterEgo I |
whitewater (up to class III), flat water | 9’6″ | 38″ | 26.5 lbs. | 320 lbs. | Read Review |
| Advanced Elements AirFusion |
lakes, mild rivers, bays, estuaries | 13′ | 25″ | 32 lbs. | 235 lbs. | Read Review |
| Tributary Strike I |
rivers, flat water | 10’2″ | 37.5″ | 36 lbs. | 275 lbs. | Read Review |
| Tributary Tomcat Solo |
whitewater, flat water | 10’3″ | 36″ | 38 lbs. | 325 lbs. | Read Review |
| Tributary Sawtooth I |
flat water, calm ocean | 13’3″ | 32″ | 42.5 lbs. | 400 lbs. | Read Review |
| Innova Solar |
flatwater, calm rivers, calm ocean, fishing | 9’11″ | 30″ | 24 lbs. | 220 lbs. | Read Review |
| Innova Helios I |
travel, flat water, calm river, ocean, camping | 10’2″ | 28″ | 24 lbs. | 220 lbs. | Read Review |
| Innova Safari |
whitewater up to class III, ocean surf, flat water | 10′ | 28″ | 24 lbs. | 220 lbs. | Read Review |
| NRS Rascal |
whitewater, kids, travel | 8’6″ | 32.5″ | 17 lbs. | unknown | Read Review |
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Solo Inflatable Kayaks – Price Range: $1000 – $1999
| Inflatable Kayaks | Best Uses | Length | Width | Weight | Load Capacity | Review |
| Aire Force I |
whitewater up to class IV rapids | 9’6″ | 32″ | 26 lbs. | 185 lbs. | Read Review |
| Aire Lynx I |
flat water, whitewater, all-day river adventures | 10’3″ | 36″ | 35 lbs. | 350 lbs. | Read Review |
| Aire Outfitter I |
all-day river adventures, beginner whitewater | 911″ | 40″ | 36 lbs. | 400 lbs. | Read Review |
| Innova Traveller |
whitewater up to class IV, flat water | 10′ | 28″ | 30 lbs. | 220 lbs. | Read Review |
| NRS Maverik I |
river, up to class II rapids, calm water | 9’9″ | 35.5″ | 31 lbs. | unknown | Read Review |
| NRS Maverik Performance |
river, up to class III rapids | 9’9″ | 35.5″ | 31 lbs. | unknown | Read Review |
| NRS Riken Seminole |
whitewater up to class IV | 9’6″ | 35″ | 39 lbs. | unknown | Read Review |
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Solo Inflatable Kayaks – Price Range: $2000 +
| Inflatable Kayaks | Best Uses | Length | Width | Weight | Load Capacity | Review |
| Innova Seaker |
touring, sea kayaking, week long expeditions | 15’9″ | 30″ | 60 lbs. | Adult+200 lbs. | Read Review |
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