INTEX 68309EP Excursion Pro K2 Inflatable Kayak Set: Includes Deluxe 86in Kayak Paddles and High-Output Pump – SuperTough PVC – Adjustable Bucket Seat – 2-Person – 400lb Weight Capacity

This is gonna be a long one so buckle up. I grew up on the water in Maine. I guided paddle trips for a prominent youth organization. I have been Certified to teach paddle sports by every organization that does so. I have thousands of hours and even more miles on the water in small craft. I love this thing. So my family has been off the water for a while do to no storage for boats where we live. I have been looking at inflatables for a bit, prime day came around, and I went for it. Here’s the good: super compact. We can fit two in the back of my wife’s small suv with everything we need for a family of 4 to have a great day on and off the water Very stable. Try as he might, my two year old can barely even rock one of these, even with my 280lbs in the high seating position. The peace of mind with little ones on board is amazing. Now, the amazing: Versatility. I have never had a craft of any kind that can be so quickly reconfigured to cover any possible need. We took them to a local park with a group of friends to really give them a workout. Within 90 minutes the went from carrying 1 adult and one child, to two adults, to two 7-10 year olds and one adult, to just one adult fishing. With the way the seats and foot pegs attach to the boat, you can re set for weight distribution or activity in seconds. It’s really kind of mind boggling how well thought out this is. Ease of paddling. So I’ve read all the reviews about this being slow and unresponsive. I don’t understand what they are talking about. For the sheer size of this thing it is darn near nimble. And. with the correct skeg for the water you are paddling, it is almost thoughtless to control which allows you to pay attention to what you want, rather than wrestling a boat. Wonderful. Getting setup. My daughter (who is seven) and I can park our car and be on the water in just about 15 minutes. It’s great. We can get in a paddle after work/school with just about the same ease as having hard boats without all the extra weight, transportation issues etc. A couple of things that maybe aren’t the best, but I really don’t care: The paddles are terrible. They are plastic and aluminum 5 stage, short paddles. They suck. You can get way better for 30-40 bucks on here. Do that, problem solved. Long term durability. We’ve had them out a handful of times and I can see scuffs and fold marks already. But you have to remember this is an inflatable boat. They just aren’t going to last forever. These are tougher than most I’ve seen and I if I get a couple of seasons out of them at this price point, I’m happy. Over all, the only thing I am upset about is that I waffled on this purchase for so long. These watercraft have quickly become an integral part of my family’s summer and we will enjoy them for as long as we can. Well done Intex, Well done.

After 3 years of use across multiple great lakes, inland lakes, and rivers, I am extremely pleased with this boat. I've had no issues with the durability of the boat having set it up and broke it down on a number of trips. Setup and breakdown is easy with the included pump, which can be used for both inflation and deflation, as well as pumping water our of the craft it that becomes necessary. For that reason I always keep the pump in the boat when paddling. I've used the boat both in a single person, and a 2 person configuration right up to the 400lb limit with no issue. (6'1" 230lb and 5'3" 130lb passangers + some cargo) The smart phone holder, and other accessories are well built and functional. I'd love to find a good cup holder that can attach to the included accessory bar. If and when I do manage to wear this boat out, I would definitely purchase again. Great value.

I waited to post a review until at least one season of use (and was a lot}. Very sturdy, durable, and easy to prepare going in the water. I mostly went in lakes, and easy rivers with minimal movement from motor boats (couple times in Long Island Sound- which has currents/ tides from the Atlantic). Having the two options of a shallow or deep skeg, made it possible to go in almost any body of water with other crafts' activity (though not great for rough current, and waves). Do not underestimate the durability, it's a workhorse and seemingly indestructible for an inflatable. It doesn't move nearly as fast as a hard kayak, but it's transportable and fits in any vehicle (probably literally); which is great if your driving and are spontaneous enough to get into a lake or river when that wasn't at all related to your destination. I've never kayaked before, so I had to know what I was getting myself into, I've watched Youtube videos ("Paddle Tv" and several others, was a great educational tool). Then I researched inflatables to nauseum (reviews; I compared ALL specs, features, costs, the option of available future accessories, etc.). This kayak and manufacturer was not the absolute top of the line, but I wanted above all, the most dependable, and durable inflatable, (being almost 6' and over 230lbs- I couldn't rely on marketing ads for assurance they were being honest), but I didn't want to spend over $1000 for something I never tried doing, so I went with the second best (based off all my research), it has not disappointed and I made a wise and great decision. HOWEVER, after having kayaked my second season, I can form a good opinion of it's quality (already covered above); but is now for the (somewhat constructive) criticism... after paddling for a while, the clips that secure the seat backs are located in the middle on each side (inside the seating area) began digging into the sides of my legs (I had to continuously reposition how I was sitting), and while paddling, my knuckles periodically scraped the accessory track located on the top of the sides, which intermediate kayakers may have a reason why I'm "paddling wrong", but this isn't the case, it's the location of the track. These two reasons limited kayaking time to no more than two hours (with constant repositioning). I need to find a solution of how to cover the clips with a soft material. This being said, I since bought a hard kayak, but still use this kayak a lot. Sorry this review was so long, but there may be people considering a kayak for the first time, but my specific situations may resonate with those new to kayaking (like I was, and somewhat are still). Hope this helps.

For what this product cost, I was astonished at how well its taken abuse. I used it for a week on a salt water ocean bay with an adult and 2 kids in it. It's so functional that it is easy to forget its an inflated rubber boat and not an indestructible plastic kayak. We discovered that in use, as long as you don't take the same grounding risks you would with a plastic kayak (like grounding it on a rocky beach and tearing a hole in it), its an excellent value and very mobile in its backpack. A few things did immediately break- the rope safety straps on the ends are melted together and not tied, this broke instantly towing an 80lb kid in surf. Some buckles slipped off on the backpack, and you need to remember that the collapsible paddle is not as robust as a solid one for forcing you off an obstacle. Also the pack is heavy and I highly recommend opening pre trip, practicing deflation and rolling uo to repack, and removing all the parts you don't think you will need. There's a lot of fishing specific stuff we didn't need that I was worried might damage the kayak material jammed in there. Also, drain the boat before deflating it! Great fun, may get another for rest of family

I bough the K1. I have spent a lot of time floating cheap boats down Class I and II Rapid rivers. This boat is perfect for that. Most people will tell you this boat is not for rapids... and well... they would be right, but it handles Class I - II fine. The only downside is that if you take on any water, even with the one plug in the bottom open, you will have to eddy out and dump the water out of the boat. The backpack it comes with for everything is great and I could even see me hiking it up to a high mountain lake for camping, even though it is heavy. There is a handy pressure gauge, too, which i thought was a great addition. I like the foot rest aspect of this boat but I will modify mine with velcro so that it doesn't pop out when i am rowing hard. I have not used the fishing pole mounts or the phone / gopro mount but they seem sturdy. If you are looking for a durable, cheap, and highly functional boat for lakes or even Class I - II rapids, this boat is a steal. Now... let me tell you what I did with it right out of the box. I did Class III rapids with this boat immediately. I do not advise anyone else try that with this boat. Once the boat takes a few waves of water into it, it goes from feeling like you are paddling a Mazda Miata to driving a Dumptruck, and if you can't eddy out to drain the boat, you will be along for the ride. I also got hung up on a big boulder because I did not navigate the boulder field correctly. This boat is quite durable and didn't pop. I am telling you, for the money, this boat is durable. Near the end of my float I got the paddle stuck in a rock and the boat mowed over my paddle splitting it in two. I used half of a broken paddle to maneuver this boat completely full of water into a serious set of rapids. I missed my put-out and barely reached some bushes I held onto for dear life, until I dragged my carcass and this boat out of the river. I tell you all of this so you know that I put this boat through hell and it took everything I threw at it. I am sure you are smarter than me and will not be as hard on your boat as I am with mine. Hope this helps... are you are still reading this dribble??? Just buy this boat already! We both know you have spent WAY more money on things that are WAY less fun...

Set up. Inflating kayak is very easy. Chairs are a pain to inflate. Doesn’t take long at all. No holes found on initial inflation. If using the booster to sit higher, there will be adjustments to find right spot for chair. To far forward and you will slide off the front of seat. Clip on Rod holder openings are narrow. I find it easier to carry by myself while inflated. Comfort. I’m 6’1 220 with back issues. I found this seat to be more comfortable than the nice seat I have on my sit on fishing kayak. I spent over 10 hours sitting in it. Strength/Reliability/Stability. I have used it three times fishing on rocky rivers. I went over rocks, up against rocks and no issues. Pleasantly happy. No issues with hooks finding a way into kayak. This kayak does not tip easily. You will really have to work at it to tip. If it’s a windy day, this is not the kayak to use on an open lake unless you have two people in it. That being said, because it is so light I have found it very easy to paddle and control. . Going up stream with a light kayak is much easier. Storage. The bag is nice but to get everything back in the bag is a little bit challenging. I will buy a large plastic tote to put it in and store accessories in the bag it came with. Update. Used it on the ocean, lakes, and rivers. Went over lots of sticks and rocks and still no holes. Seriously a great buy. Watch out for sand in the connection for bottom fin, makes for hard removal.

So, I bought this feeling a little uncertain about it due to the lack of reviews, especially compared to the cheaper Intex Explorer (which is well reviewed and well known). After using it today (as well as seeing ColoradoWoodsman's excellent comparison), I know I made the right purchase. First off, aside from life vest, the package includes EVERYTHING you need to enjoy your day on the water. This is an excellent starting kit for someone looking to get into the hobby, and will easily allow owners to upgrade as they go (more on that in a bit). Out of the box, setup took me about 15 minutes all told (reading the book, inflation and check out). Everything was solid, and no problems. Deflation took only a few minutes, and everything (aside from the paddles) fits into the provided bag. It is portable, but I wouldn't want to hike for any length of time with the kit by myself (and being a single father...). Taking it to the ocean today (specifically a mangrove protected area, so not open waves), the boat performed amazingly. For those curious, I had: Myself @ 230lb My daughter @ 50lb 2 Camelback bags @ 4l capacity Due to the shallow water I used the short skeg. The boat was very stable, and felt as solid (if not more) as a plastic hulled boat. The body was very rigid (inflated to spec and verified with the included gauge), and showed no flex even when being rocked by good wake. The boat also tracked very well, but turned very quick when needed (I suspect the short skeg helped that). With a strong paddle, I could basically turn in place, and never ran into something uncontrollably. I also didn't feel like I had to put a ton of extra energy into paddling; the boat didn't putter to a stop if I took a break, though I am sure it didn't cruise as long as a solid hull might have. That said, I wasn't feeling like I was fighting the vessel, and it made the experience great. As noted, my daughter and I brought ourselves and some backpacks, and we still had room for more cargo. There is a solid area behind the rear seat, as well as in the front, and y pi u can easily fit a dry bag in both areas. I ran with my backpack between my legs, and still had plenty of room. The foot rests were also very useful, and provided genuine support for strong paddling. The inflatable seat look a little cheaper compared to expensive models, but they did the job just fine, and had no problem paddling for around 3 hours without discomfort. So, with all the raving, nothing is ever perfect, so I will point out some honest critiques for buyers to consider: -I expect the included carry bag to last about 3 more trips. It is easily the weakest part of the package, and should be changed first. It holds EVERYTHING, but just doesn't feel sturdy. - The paddles are usable, and while I don't expect them to snap on me, there is no way to adjust for different size arms. I am 5'6", and had no problem getting good strokes, but bigger/smaller users may want to make sure they are a good length for them. - Seats also tend to be a personal choice, so i will note that the seats are not a proprietary system, and you can easily upgrade them if you need. They follow the common yak system of the back supported by forward hooks, and i see no reason you couldn't upgrade the seats. Again, i was happy with them, but they are inflatable to only one size, so different users may want to consider something down the line. - The bow and stern could really use some sort of webbing or extra tie down for gear. There a metal d rings all around that can be used for anchors or ties, but nothing on top to hold anything (like an anchor you might attach to the d rings). This leaves only the foot space and aft space as the only secure storage; I am sure you can add something, but it's not there out of the box. At the end of the day, it only took about 20 minutes to tear down, and that included a fresh water rinse. It's easy to pack down, and has no problem going back in the bag (just make sure you deflate it as much as possible to get the space). I know my daughter and I will have many more adventures thanks to this boat, and I really think it is an amazing value at its price. I compared it to a sea eagle 380x I was able to examine, and aside from weight rating, I didn't feel like I was making a sacrifice in quality for what I wanted (sure, I won't take class 4 Rapids like the eagle, but.... that's not a problem for me.. heh). This boat swings above its weight, and I think, if given a chance, will really get a good following like it's cheaper cousins. If this is in your price range, spring for the extra.. it's worth it!

Very sturdy, don't have to worry about flipping over, the weight is light making it easy to transport and carry, tracking is not as good as I hoped it would be but good enough. Material is very good, not concerned about puncturing it. It does not handle wind or choppy water well, get blown and pushed around easy great for calm water. The seat sits you up high, which I do like though it's not the most supportive, going to rig up something to get more lower back support. Overall for the price it is a very good kayak, easy to pack up and take with you in a car, inflation/deflation is easy as well. Got me back out and I'm happy with that. I would have spent a little more to get better handling in rougher water and faster/straighter tracking.

Excelente kayak, muy buena estabilidad, cómodidad para pescar.

The kayak is well packaged complete with a holder for phone and 2 fishing rods. The oars seem flimsy but should be ok for casual kayaking. Serious kayakers should get their own oars. Overall the material seems tough although I have not taken it out on the water yet. So far it’s good value for the money.

Feels really solid, doesn't bend or sink in. Tried with my two little kids on a sea and on a river - brilliant. A bit heavier tha I expected but that just confirms durability of materials. Paddles really good considering the price of the whole lot. Pump that comes with it very efficient and I love the fact it's both - inlet and outlet of the air - easier do deflate. Just great

Excelente producto, muy facil de inflar con una resistencia excelente, lo he usado en lagos y presas cerca de mi ciudad y ha sido una grata experiencia. Recomiendo una vez adquirido ver tutoriales de como inflarlo, como doblarlo y que hacer y no hacer para que les dure mucho tiempo

Great looking item. Can't wait to try it out!