Tandem
Whitewater Inflatable Kayaks
Below are the tandem 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. Most of them can be paddled solo if chosen but are built for two people. These whitewater inflatable kayaks are excellent for taking on your travels and most of them are easily carried by one person.
Advanced Elements Strait Edge 2
This is a great kayak. Suitable for many different water conditions it is a self-bailing kayak that also has an aluminum bow and stern frame that will improve the tracking on open water. Extremely stable, very versatile and great for either one or two people. Read full review.
Sea Eagle 340X
The 340X is unbelievable rugged, can handle any water condition, is self-bailing, stable, really comfortable and highly affordable. It is a tandem kayak but can be converted into a solo. If you plan on doing mostly tandem kayaking however you may want to look at the 380x which is just slightly larger and much more comfortable for two. The explorer kayaks can be loaded to the max and get
you anywhere you need to go. Also comes with the option of pro kayak seats that are unbelievably great for the back. Read full review.
Sea Eagle 380X
The 380x is my favorite of Sea Eagles explorer kayaks. It is truly a great boat. It is so sturdy and rugged that you can hit it with the sharp end of a hammer over and over and never puncture it. It is stable, extremely comfortable and can handle all water conditions. It is self-bailing so you will never fill up with water and is light enough to travel the world with. Excellent tandem kayak and can also be paddled easily while solo. Read full review.
Sea Eagle 420X
The 420x is great for families, dogs, major camping trips and for anyone who just really needs the extra room. It can hold a whopping 853 pounds and easily fits two adults and at least one child or a couple of dogs. This is truly the ultimate family expedition inflatable kayak. It will provide hours of fun and years of beautiful experiences. Read full review.
Aire Lynx II
The Lynx II is one of the pricier tandem kayaks available but if you have the funds, it is well worth spending on this inflatable kayak. For one it is a performance king, two it weighs only 39 pounds (very light for a tandem), three it can be loaded up with 475 pounds and four it will never let you down. It is one of the best selling inflatable river kayaks for good reason. Read full review.
Aire Outfitter II
The Outfitter II is for the beginner to novice whitewater paddler. Designed with absolute stability in mind, you will have no trouble getting through the rapids while remaining in absolute control. Read full review.
Aire Tributary Strike II
Great for whitewater as well as flat water. Very versatile kayak, not super fast, but extremely stable. Extremely well constructed with a five year warranty. Expect comfort and ease of use. Read full review.
Aire Super Lynx
The Super Lynx was designed to be able to glide nicely on flatwater and still handle the rapids of a raging river all the while being able to hold up to six hundred pounds. It reminds me of a jack of all trades kind of boat but an expert at none. It has great versatility and is backed by a 10 year warranty. It is excellent for families, dogs and anyone looking for a stable, roomier inflatable kayak that can go on any type of water. It will probably last you forever. Read full review.
Aire Tributary Tomcat Tandem
Offers a lot of space and fairly good load capacity for a whitewater kayak. It is best suited for recreational use, not for hard core every day paddlers.. This kayak is great for camping, families and river playing. Tributary is the imported line of Aire kayaks that has a one year warranty and a much more affordable price tag. Read full review.
Innova Orinoco
The Orinoco is for river trekking with up to class IV rapids. This kayak means business, weighing 55 pounds it can be paddled in a kneeling position using thigh straps or from a sitting position on the benches if in flat water. A little on the expensive side, the Orinoco is best suited for diehard outdoor enthusiasts who are intent on doing longer river treks with a lot of gear. Read full review.
NRS Bandit II
Environmentally friendly whitewater kayak that can handle up to class IV rapids. Extremely light, great for traveling, performance not too bad. The Bandit II is great for two people or works well for one larger person. A little tippy, so not so good on flat water. Read full review.
Sevylor Tahiti Classic
We have put the very affordable Sevylor Tahiti in the whitewater section because it is self-bailing and is advertised as good for rivers. However keep in mind this is a very basic inflatable kayak and should stay only in calmer water.Read full review.
Sevylor XK2
The XK2 has quite a bit of room for two people to be very comfortable even with some gear. It can handle many different types of water but was mainly constructed for rivers. It has good versatility and it is 
lightweight and ideal for traveling. Read full review.
