Innova Vagabond Inflatable Canoe


Best Uses: Recreation, flatwater rivers, whitewater up to class III, fishing, families, traveling, multi-day expeditions, river trekking

Brand: Innova

Available At:

Innova VagabondNumber of Paddlers: 2

Stats: Length 12’ 5”, Width 38”, Weight 38 lbs, Load Capacity 528 lbs

Accessories Included: Drybag backpack, repair kit, 2 year warranty

Kayak Material: 1200 Denier Nitrylon

Pros: Rugged, light-weight, easy entry and exit, stable, versatile, optional spraydeck

Cons: No real back support, not self-bailing (but there is an optional spraydeck)

More About the Innova Vagabond Inflatable Canoe

Innova Vagabond SpraydeckThe Innova Vagabond is an impressively rugged inflatable canoe that can be paddled easily with single-bladed canoe paddles or with double-bladed kayak paddles. It is made for two people but can easily be converted for solo adventures as well. The Vagabond was designed with trekking and multi-day excursions in mind. It has a little extra width which offers better stability in whitewater as well as a low profile which will help to stay steady in windy weather.

I would think the Innova Vagabond would really appeal to those who want to explore long rivers and possibly do a little camping along the way. It is very well made and the fact that it can handle up to class III rapids gives it a lot of versatility in the water. There is an optional spraydeck that can be purchased which gives excellent protection from the elements in rougher conditions. Though it can be paddled in lakes as well I wouldn’t recommend it for longer flatwater excursions as there is no real back support. It is truly best suited for rivers.

Final Thoughts on the Innova Vagabond Inflatable Canoe

The Innova Vagabond canoe is an excellent river trekking canoe. It is light enough to take traveling anywhere you want to go and rugged enough to explore windy rivers with up to class III rapids. It can hold a ton of gear and be paddles easily by two people or converted for solo use. It is another great European design by Innova.

Pro Innova Vagabond Inflatable CanoeInnova Vagabond Inflatable Canoe

  • Rugged
  • Light-weight and great for traveling
  • Easy entry and exit
  • Stable
  • Versatile
  • Optional spraydeck

Against Innova Vagabond Inflatable Canoe

  • Not self-bailing
  • No real back support
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