Solo

Whitewater Inflatable Kayaks

Below are the solo inflatable kayaks that are best suited for whitewater paddling.  These boats will perform best in rivers and range from easy play-boating to high performance kayaks.  Be sure to read the reviews to know what class of rapids they can handle.  These whitewater inflatable kayaks are excellent for taking on your travels and most of them are easily carried by one person.

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Advanced Elements Strait Edge

A self bailing inflatable kayak that is able to handle lots of different water conditions as well as track decently in open water. The Straight Edge is completely stable and very sturdy.  Great for any age and light enough to take anywhere in the world.   Read full review.

Aire Force I

Very popular inflatable kayak for whitewater with up to class IV rapids.  This kayak comes with thigh straps, foot pedals and a phenomenal ten year warranty.  It is best geared for the intermediate to advanced paddler and will likely shock even the most stubborn hard shelled kayaker with its great performance.   Read full review.

Aire Force XL

Slightly larger than the Aire Force, this inflatable kayak is great for a couple of reasons.  For one a larger person will find this kayak much more comfortable.  Second the Force XL is more stable than the Force and will better suit the advanced beginner whitewater paddler.  It will also allow you to take on bigger water than the Force and is therefore much more versatile.   Read full review.

Aire Lynx I

Even though this kayak is a little more on the pricier side, it is by far the most popular in the Aire series.  Great for all-day river adventures for the paddler of any level.  The Lynx is light weight, extremely rugged and offers their fabulous ten year worry free warranty.  It can handle up to class IV rapids and can be easily taken anywhere in the world.   Read full review.

Aire Outfitter I

This kayak was originally designed for commercial outfitters who wanted ultimate stability in whitewater for their customers.  Hence this inflatable kayak is great for the beginner paddler who wants to attempt the whitewater rapids while not having to swim.   Read full review.

Aire Tributary Tomcat Solo

Won’t hold up as well as Aire’s American line of inflatable kayaks but is great for a recreational whitewater paddler that wants a kayak for an affordable price with a one year warranty.   Read full review.

Aire Tributary Strike

Very versatile inflatable kayak that tracks well on flat water as well as handles whitewater rapids.  Comfortable, highly stable, rugged and back by a five year warranty.   Read full review.

Airis Play

So lightweight you can carry this kayak in a backpack and go anywhere in the world. Superb quality, very sturdy with excellent accessories for comfort and great adventures. The Play handles beautifully the whitewater rapids and is a phenominal ‘play’ boat.  It comes in two different sizes to complement your own size. Read full review.

Innova Safari

This inflatable kayak is extremely light and compact.  It weighs only twenty-four pounds and is excellent for traveling.  It can handle up to class III rapids but is fairly narrow and not super stable so is suited best for intermediate to advanced kayakers.  With plenty of room even for tall paddlers, the Safari is a self-bailing, rugged, whitewater inflatable kayak that will rival the performance of a hard shell kayak.   Read full review.

NRS Bandit I

The Bandit is an environmentally friendly, extremely light-weight river kayak.  This kayak really performs best in rivers and if used on flat water will likely get pulled by winds as it weighs only 21 pounds.  It is not a super high performance boat but it does hold its own for some nice river runs.  It is best suited for a smaller person.   Read full review.

NRS MaverIK Performance

With a 10-year warranty, weighing only 31 pounds, thigh straps and foot braces, the MaverIK Performance is a viable contender for a great whitewater play kayak.  This is not one of the most popular inflatable kayaks out there but it is rugged and sturdy and will likely last a very very long time.   Read full review.

NRS Riken Seminole

This solo whitewater inflatable kayak is less well known than the other NRS models but provides a tough and solid performance that should not be overlooked. The material of this kayak is extremely rugged and it can take a major beating with little to no effect. Consequently this inflatable boat comes with a great ten year warranty. Read full review.

Sevylor XK1

The XK1 will paddle on rivers, whitewater, flatwater or coean surf.  It is fairly versatile as it can handle many different types of water but don’t expect it to master any of them.  It is quite lightweight though and works well for traveling.  Read full review.