Best Kayaks of the Year

Meet the perfect beginner kayak to get your outdoor interest afloat: The Quest Canyon 10 kayak. It’s got an adjustable padded seat and flexible footwells that let you position your feet comfortability. Have a few things to bring along? No problem! It also has lots of  storage options, including a molded center console with grooves for essentials like your water bottle or phone, as well as a rear well with enough space to hold a five-gallon bucket. Plus, this kayak features carry handles for easy transport, a removable drain plug and a hull designed for excellent stability on the water.

Paddle into adventure with the Quest Teton 100 Sit-On-Top kayak. With a carry weight of just 55 pounds, this kayak is perfect for exploring calm or slow-moving waters or fishing on your favorite nearby pond or lake. You can attach your gear easily with low-profile rails and keep your essentials dry and secure in the storage hatch. Many also love it for its comfortability with a removable mesh frame seat and versatile footwells. With carry handles and luggage-style handles, it's also a great option if transporting by yourself or with a friend.

Check out this kayak for an easy day of fishing on the lake. It's got an ultra-comfy mesh seat for all-day sitting, plus adjustable foot braces and knee pads. And storage? No worries; you've got options with standard bungees, side rails, dry storage hatch and rear well that fits a five-gallon bucket — plenty of room for all your fishing gear. It's also loaded with convenient extras like two build-in rod holders, dual paddle keeps and molded grooves for your water bottle and phone.

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Angler Pedal Kayak provides hands-free fishing in a performance kayak that's easy to maneuver, so you'll spend less time paddling and more time reeling in the big ones. With instant forward and reverse, the award-winning PDL Drive is the most reliable and easy-to-use pedal drive on the market. Anglers also love it's ultra-stable DoubleU Hull that glides smoothly through water while providing a stable and comfortable stand-up fishing platform. And when you're ready to sit, enjoy superior seat design with great lumbar support that can be adjusted to accommodate your leg length. Plus, it's light enough to car top, making it a great option if transporting by yourself or with a friend.

If you’re looking a more easily transportable kayak, check out the Quest Patoka Inflatable Tandem Kayak. After assembly, you’ll be ready to get out there with two inflatable seats, footrests, tracking fins and paddles. It’s great for recreational paddling in calm freshwater or saltwater. At 12.8 feet in length, you’ll enjoy the spacious seating area, and steady, stable feel on the water. Customize the removable seats for single or tandem paddling, then kick back, relax and float on.

Comfortable. Convenient. Portable. Get on the water in minutes with this easy-to-use kayak. The Oru Single Inlet Folding Kayak is “ridiculously fast” to assemble and at 20 pounds, it’s incredibly lightweight, yet strong and durable. When folded, it can be stashed just about anywhere in your home, no special storage space needed. Great for recreation on flat, calm water, this sit-inside craft’s 9”8’ length and open cockpit is the perfect size for you and a small child or dog.