Kayakpedia
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Brands (35 found)
Advanced Elements
USAPremium inflatable kayaks with aluminum frame technology. Perfect for storage and transport.
Aquaglide
USAInflatable kayaks and water toys. Known for recreational inflatables and the Blackfoot series.
Ascend Kayaks
USABass Pro Shops exclusive brand offering quality fishing kayaks at competitive prices.
BIC Sport / Tahe
FranceFrench manufacturer of recreational kayaks, now operating as Tahe. Known for durability and value.
Boreal Design
CanadaCanadian manufacturer of thermoformed touring kayaks. Known for quality and value.
Camino Journey
USACamino Journey (CAJO) builds watercraft designed for paddle and pedal adventures, including inflatable and hard kayaks focused on fishing and general paddling. They release models through select dealers and list details on their online store.
Crescent Kayaks
USALightweight fishing kayaks built in the USA. Known for the innovative LiteTackle and CK1 Venture series.
Current Designs
CanadaCanadian manufacturer of touring and recreational kayaks. Known for comfortable cockpits and tracking performance.
Dagger Kayaks
USAPremier whitewater and crossover kayak brand. Known for innovative creek boats and playboats.
Delta Kayaks
CanadaCanadian manufacturer of premium thermoformed touring kayaks. Known for lightweight construction and performance.
Eddyline Kayaks
USAPremium touring and recreational kayaks made with Carbonlite 2000 material. Exceptionally lightweight and durable.
Feelfree Kayaks
UKUK-based manufacturer known for the Lure series fishing kayaks. Gravity seat system and Overdrive pedal system.
Field & Stream
USADick's Sporting Goods exclusive kayak brand. Affordable fishing and recreational models.
Hobie
USAPioneer of pedal-powered kayaks with MirageDrive technology. Founded in 1950, Hobie revolutionized kayak fishing with hands-free propulsion systems.
Hurricane Kayaks
USAThermoformed Santee series kayaks
Intex
USABudget-friendly inflatable kayaks for casual paddling. Great entry point for beginners.
Jackson Kayak
USAFounded by whitewater legend Eric Jackson. Premium fishing and whitewater kayaks with innovative designs.
Lifetime Products
USABudget-friendly kayaks with rotomolded construction. Popular at warehouse clubs and sporting goods stores.
Liquidlogic Kayaks
USAWhitewater and sit-on-top kayaks designed for performance. Known for the Remix and Braaap series.
Native Watercraft
USAInnovative fishing kayaks with the Propel pedal drive system. Known for stability and fishing-specific features.
Necky Kayaks
CanadaTouring and recreational kayaks now under Johnson Outdoors. Known for the Manitou and Looksha series.
NuCanoe
USAVersatile fishing kayaks with modular accessory systems. Unique hybrid kayak-canoe designs for ultimate customization.
Ocean Kayak
USAPioneer of sit-on-top kayaks. Known for the Malibu series and fishing-oriented designs.
Old Town
USAOne of the oldest canoe and kayak manufacturers in North America.
Oru Kayak
USAInnovative folding kayaks made from corrugated plastic. Origami-inspired design for easy transport.
Pakayak
USANesting kayaks that pack into themselves for easy transport. Full-size performance in a compact package.
Pelican
CanadaCanadian manufacturer known for affordable, durable kayaks. Perfect for beginners and families with RAM-X material construction.
Perception Kayaks
USAMaking kayaking accessible for over 40 years. Quality recreational and fishing kayaks at affordable prices with innovative features.
Point 65
SwedenSwedish manufacturer known for modular snap-together kayaks. Innovative Tequila and Martini series.
Riot Kayaks
CanadaVersatile kayaks for fishing, touring, and whitewater. Known for the Mako and Edge series.
Sea Eagle
USAInflatable kayaks, canoes, and SUPs. Known for durability and versatility in portable watercraft.
Stellar Kayaks
USAHigh-performance surf skis and racing kayaks. Known for composite construction and speed.
Sun Dolphin
USAAffordable recreational kayaks sold through major retailers. Great for beginners and casual paddlers.
Vibe Kayaks
USADirect-to-consumer fishing kayaks offering premium features at competitive prices. Known for the Sea Ghost series.
Wilderness Systems
USAHigh-performance kayaks designed for serious paddlers. Known for the AirPro seating system and ATAK fishing platform.