Sevylor QuickPak K5 24 Gauge PVC Polyester 1 Person Inflatable Kayak w/Hand Pump, Paddle, Double Lock Valves and Easy To Carry Backpack System, Gray

As an inflatable kayak, it works great. I have 4 kayaks and this is my "solo lazy" kayak. It maneuvers fairly easy in the water. Compared to my first kayak, a cheap kayak I bought at a local sporting good store, this inflatable is far better but of course it doesn't compare at all to my much more expensive kayak. I love this kayak for going out on the lake solo but I'm going to list the cons. The seat is uncomfortable, so I stopped using it. Without the seat, it's very comfortable and I usually find a secluded spot and just lay down. The inflatable backrest serves as a great pillow and I'm able to slowly paddle laying down while enjoying the breeze and the birds. (I'm 5'3 and I fit quite well in a lying position.) There is one air valve on the right that I have accidently opened twice and it started deflating. I have since learned to slap some duct tape on it before I head out now. I haven't learned to fold it back up for storage properly but in all fairness, I didn't take the time to learn. I just fold it up and go. It deflates quickly and is easy to clean. The pump works fine but I bought an electric pump so I don't use the pump that it came with it. Now to the the paddle, it's junk. Take it straight to the garbage can where it belongs. There are too many flaws on the paddle to mention. I realize I listed all the cons but I still love this kayak for lazy lake days. It's easy to transport, inflate and deflate. It's convenient. I just throw it in the back and drive. When I'm out on the water, it often feels like I'm on an air mattress and I have been known to fall asleep. It is an inflatable so you have to compare it to other inflatables. I wouldn't use it for more serious kayaking days. It is sturdy though. Once, I got stuck on rocks and I had to get out and drag it across the rocks. Another time, I was kayaking past some fallen trees and I was worried about the branches scraping against the kayak. The kayak stood up just fine, it's very durable.

I have spent over 100 hours in the water with this. It's a great portable kayak; very easy and convenient to transport and setup is a breeze. It's relatively stable in the water and generally comfortable.However, the portability means it's compromised in a number of other ways:- The cover introduces quite a bit of drag, so it's very slow and requires considerably more effort to go anywhere.- The separate design is a bit fiddly and drying the two pieces out properly can be a pain.- The included paddle is extremely uncomfortable. It works in a pinch, but I would upgrade this before doing anything else.- The skeg gets bent during transport/storage. It never fully unbends and the kayak has a tendency to track one direction or the other, but never straight. A removable skeg (like on inflatable SUP) would have been nice.With all that said, I really do like this. It's a great option for me, as I cannot store or transport a full sized kayak. I really like that I can throw this in the back of my car and be on the water within 10 minutes of arriving to my destination. I like that it has a storage compartment and a spray cover, and I like that it's comfortable enough to easily spend a day in it fishing.I would recommend this, but only if you're aware of the drawbacks and are okay with them. There are better inflatable kayaks if you don't care as much about portability. There are certainly better "real" kayaks if you don't care about cost, portability, and can handle everything that comes with one. This is in the sweet spot for me where it's fast to set up, very reasonably priced, and extremely portable.

I'm not gonna lie, I was skeptical. I'll start with the cons first. Paddle isn't the most comfortable, but it's useable. I ordered a better paddle. Since it's an inflatable, it is extremely buoyant, causing it to sit on top​ of the water, which doesn't cut through the water the same as a lower sitting hard shell. For longer trips, a hard shell kayak is probably preferred. However, for an inflatable, it cuts though the water very well due to it's shape.Now for the pros-Much better quality build than what I expected. I've had several people stop me and ask me about it. It's quite rigid. I've scraped some barnacle covered rocks and other sketchy stuff and didn't even stress. It's a series of bladders inside a durable outer covering. The bottom of it is thick, really thick.Because it's inflatable it's crazy comfortable. I could paddle all day in it. Actually, I have paddled all day in it.I chose this because I didn't want to use a rack on my new car, nor did I want to go on a long road trip with a kayak on my roof. This kayak actually is easy to set up and break down. Folds up nice and goes in the trunk with plenty of room to spare.I live in Central Florida, and there's all kinds of waterways to explore, both salt water, and fresh. I've been in both, and my kayak is still looking great. I'm happy to say this thing has really impressed me. Hope if you get one, you'll love yours like I love mine.