Solo Inflatable Kayak Comparison Chart
Below is the comparison chart for the 1-person inflatable kayaks sorted by price range. We didn’t want to put exact prices down as they can vary by store and are subject to change at any time. Also there are often sales that can affect the price point as well. Therefore the pricing is simply to give you a general idea of what ball park they are in.
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 |
Coleman Exponent Fastback |
flat water, mild whitewater | 10′10″ | 35″ | 29 lbs. | 310 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 Advanced Frame 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 |
Bic Yakka 80 |
flat water, recreation | 9′4″ | 30″ | 46 lbs. | 176 lbs. | Read Review |
| Bic Yakka 120 |
flat water, recreation | 9′4″ | 30″ | 48.5 lbs. | 265 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 Yakkair 1  |
flat water, travel, recreation | 10′9″ | 35.4″ | 22 lbs. | 242 lbs. | Read Review |
Advanced Elements Advanced Frame |
lakes, mild rivers, ocean, camping | 10′5″ | 32″ | 36 lbs. | 300 lbs. | Read Review |
Advanced Elements Advanced Frame Expedition |
lakes, ocean, mild rivers | 13′ | 32″ | 42 lbs. | 450 lbs. | Read Review |
Advanced Elements Strait Edge  |
rivers, ocean, day trips, camping | 9′8″ | 35″ | 34 lbs. | 300 lbs. | Read Review |
Advanced Elements AirFusion  |
lakes, mild rivers, bays, estuaries | 13′ | 25″ | 32 lbs. | 300 lbs. | Read Review |
Airis Play  |
flat water, rivers, ocean surf, camping, travel | 9′ | 33″ | 18 lbs. | 250 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 Bandit I  |
river, up to class IV rapids, travel | 9′7″ | 34″ | 17 lbs. | unknown | Read Review |
NRS Rascal  |
whitewater, kids, travel | 8′6″ | 32.5″ | 17 lbs. | unknown | Read Review |
Airis Sport  |
flat water, calm river, ocean surf, travel | 11′ | 33″ | 21 lbs. | 275 lbs. | 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 Force XL  |
whitewater up to class IV rapids, taller people | 10′3″ | 34″ | 28 lbs. | 250 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 |
Airis Velocity  |
day trips, flat water, ocean, camping, travel | 12′ | 33″ | 33 lbs. | 275 lbs. | Read Review |
Airis Tender  |
from ship to shore and back, ocean, flat water | 10′ | 33″ | 38 lbs. | 275 lbs. | Read Review |
Airis Angler  |
fishing, day trips, flat water, camping | 12′ | 33″ | 38 lbs. | 300 lbs. | Read Review |
Innova Traveller  |
whitewater up to class IV, flat water | 10′ | 28″ | 30 lbs. | 220 lbs. | Read Review |
Innova K1  |
whitewater up to class IV | 11′2″ | 39″ | 33 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 |
Hobie Mirage i12S  |
flat water, recreation, sailing, fishing | 12′ | 36″ | 53 lbs. | 500 | 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 |
Trak T1600  |
expeditions, ocean, lakes | 16′ | 22.5″ | 48 lbs. | 292 lbs. | Read Review |
Looking for a two-person inflatable kayak? Please see our Tandem Inflatable Kayak Comparison Chart.
