Top Inflatable Kayak Online Retailers
June 21, 2009 by IK World
At the moment there are 11 websites that are worth shopping at for the best inflatable kayaks and gear. They are:
- Sea Eagle
- Outdoorplay
- Mountains Plus
- NRS
- Altrec Outdoors
- Backcountry
- Water Outfitters
- Eastern Mountain Sports
- West Marine
- REI
- Amazon
When making a purchase online, especially a large one like an inflatable kayak, it is important that you are purchasing from a 100% secure, reputable and established website. The eleven outdoor recreation stores listed here are some of the very best. Not only have they been around for a long time, they also provide phenomenal customer service, most of them have outdoor gear specialists ready to answer any of your questions and also have the best prices and deals. Read below for detailed information on each company.
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Sea Eagle – Inflatable Kayaks
- Been around for 40+ years.
- Sell only top quality, rugged inflatable boats.
- Great selection of inflatable boats and kayaks for all different types of water activities including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, sailing, motoring, stand-up paddling and yachting.
- 3 year warranty on all of their boats!
- Offer a 180 day risk free trial.
- Excellent prices – often have great sales.
- Lots of excellent pictures of real people using their boats and customer videos.
- Good FAQ page.
- Offer some used inflatable boats at a discounted price.
- Free shipping within the contiguous US (for boat packages).
- Will ship to Canada and Internationally.
- Downloadable instructions available on their site for the boat your purchase as well as video instructions.
- Very helpful customer service.
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Sea Eagle
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Outdoorplay – Inflatable Kayaks
- Kayak only site – sells everything to do with kayaks.
- Great savings and discounts on kayak packages.
- Return your purchase for a refund or exchange if you are not satisfied – no questions asked.
- Offer a price match guarantee – If you find a lower price on an identical product from one of their competitors, they will match the price – good for up to 14 days after your purchase.
- Gift certificates available.
- Supply everything you could possibly need for your kayak as well as outdoor gear and clothing.
- Free shipping on any order over $49 (anywhere in the US).
- 15% off all gear if you purchase it at the same time as your kayak.
- Good informative articles available on website.
- They will ship to Canada and Internationally.
- Good selection of dog water gear as well.
- Inflatable kayak brands offered: Advanced Elements, Airis, Aire, NRS
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Mountain Plus – Inflatable Kayaks
- Phenomenal site for any outdoor enthusiast.
- Carries not only inflatable kayaks but all kayak and outdoor gear and accessories.
- Free shipping on any order over $45.
- Excellent international shipping rates – some of the cheapest I’ve seen.
- Most of their inflatable kayaks come with a free electric pump!
- Excellent online live help for any questions or concerns you have.
- Great outlet section with sales up to 60% off.
- Mountain Plus blog.
- Established online store since 1995, nearly 15 years.
- The Mountain Plus team will bend over backwards to make sure you receive excellent customer service.
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Advanced Elements, Aire, NRS, Tributary
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NRS – Inflatable Kayaks
- Founded in 1972.
- Excellent resource for kayaking information.
- Always lots of sale items.
- Excellent customer service.
- Every kayaking gear option you can think of.
- Will Ship to Canada and Internationally.
- Rock solid guarantee. Return or exchange any item you are not satisfied with.
- Gift cards available.
- Fast & very low priced shipping.
- Inflatable Kayak brands available: NRS, Aire, Tributary
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Altrec Outdoors – Inflatable Kayaks
- Good outlet section with savings up to 80% off.
- Free shipping on orders over $45 in the contiguous U.S.
- Will ship to Canada and Internationally.
- 100% lifetime guarantee – Return for a refund at anytime if you not are happy.
- Exceptionally fast delivery.
- Excellent customer service.
- Price Match Plus guarantee – If you find an identical product offered by another US authorized online retailer, they will beat their price by 5% of the difference.
- Live chat available with a customer service rep/gear specialist.
- Great selection of doggie water gear.
- Established online outdoor gear store since early 1999.
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Advanced Elements, Aire, NRS, Tributary, Innova, Trak
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Backcountry – Inflatable Kayaks
- Free shipping on orders over $50 within the contiguous U.S.
- Will ship to Canada and Internationally.
- 100% guarantee – If you are ever not satisfied with your gear at anytime, even 30 years from now, send it back for a full refund.
- Live chat available with a customer service rep/gear expert.
- Gift certificates available.
- They have a great blog available on their website.
- Excellent customer service.
- Voted one of the top 50 internet retailers.
- Great outlet store on the website with huge savings.
- Good selection of UV protective clothing.
- Inflatable kayak brands available: NRS, Tributary, Aire
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Water Outfitters – Inflatable Kayaks
- Have good selection of inflatable kayaks and canoes as well as tons of kayak gear and accessories
- Michigan based retailer – online store been around since 1997 – 12 years
- Gift certificates available
- No hassle returns within 30 days
- Free shipping for orders over $99, excluding Hobie within the contiguous U.S.
- International shipping available
- 100% secure shopping
- Earn powder points with every purchase to put toward future purchases
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Hobie, Bic, Advanced Elements, Stearns
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Eastern Mountain Sports – Inflatable Kayaks
- Has been in the outdoor gear industry for a very long time
- Ships to US and Canada
- If you keep web invoice, you can return your purchase at any time
- Product reviews and expert advice available
- Big selection of kayak gear and accessories
- Usually good selection of sale items
- Great customer service
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Airis
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West Marine – Inflatable Kayaks
- $2.95 shipping on any order over $99
- International shipping available
- Marine store with good inflatable kayak selection
- One of the world’s largest boating supply retailers
- Been around for a very long time
- Excellent reputation
- Besides being an online retailer they have over 375 stores in 38 states, Puerto Rico and Canada
- No hassle returns – if you are ever dissatisfied with your purchase they will replace it
- Excellent customer service
- Very passionate about making sure the customer has a good experience and with providing great products
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Airis, Sevylor, West Marine kayaks
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REI – Inflatable Kayaks
- Huge outdoor gear storeStarted by 23 climbers in 1938
- 80-plus stores all over the U.S. as well as their huge online store
- Great outlet selection
- 100% satisfaction guarantee – if you are not satisfied with your purchase it can be returned for a full refund
- Option to become an REI member with lots of benefits
- Great expert advice
- International shipping
- Free shipping to any one of the REI stores where you can pick it up from there
- Gear and accessories for paddling, cycling, climbing, hiking, camping, travel and fitness
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Aire, Advanced Elements, Airis, Innova
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Amazon – Inflatable Kayaks
- Usually has a decent selection of different inflatable kayaks
- Sometimes have some good sales prices
- Huge website with very established reputation
- Also sell just about anything else you can think of
- Can ship all over the world
- Inflatable kayak brands available: Usually Sevylor, Stearns, Coleman and Advanced Elements
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