The Aquaglide Blackfoot 160 DS Angler Kayak is very versatile and stable, making it ideal for recreational kayaking as well as fishing alone or with a companion. It takes a little longer to inflate than other kayaks due to its size, but it is one of the best inflatable kayaks because it has a tonne of storage and other advantages.

All of your needs are met by the Razor X2 High-Pressure Kayak. Although pricey, it is our top 2-person inflatable kayak of 2024 because of its sturdy design, simplicity of inflation and deflation, comfort and storage capacity for hours of paddling.

The Oru Lake is extremely portable and cleverly designed to fold, however its low weight capacity and hull shape mean there are sacrifices in performance and comfort. Read on for our full detailed review.

The KXOne Slider 375 is a full drop-stitch hull designed for maximum firmness and cut-through. It handles well, though has slightly more drag than comparable models. Read on for our full detailed review.

The Aquaglide Blackfoot 130 DS Angler has all the bells and whistles needed in a fishing kayak. It’s engineered for stability with a dropstitch floor and well-shaped hull, and thoughtfully designed to include room for tackle boxes, rods and other storage.

A hard shell foldable kayak that doesn't require inflation, the Razor Kayaks Edge Pro is a great kayak that glides through the water at pace. It was probably the fastest kayak we tested and we loved the ability to fully enclosed the deck. This is a great choice for recreational or semi serious paddlers looking for something close to a hard shell.

This is a light portable kayak that is stable and handles well in the water. The drop stitch floor provides an excellent surface to paddle against and it's really easy to setup and pack away.

The Razor Kayaks X1 High-Pressure is an excellent kayak that performs well in the water. There is good storage space, it's easy to manoeuvre and great fun to paddle. The solid all Tech-Stitch design and removable fin provide all the best elements of a traditional kayak. If we could only have one kayak this would be it.

For the price this kayak tracks surprisingly well, is fairly stable and isn't too hard to handle. Our main knocks on it are that it's made with thin materials that may be susceptible to puncture and it's slow in the water. Easy to dry, it's an ok budget option but only for recreational use in good conditions.

Decathlon's Itiwit Cruising Kayak comes at an affordable price and small packed size, however feels slow and bulky in the water and takes a long time to dry. Read our review for evaluation across Construction, Portability, Setup/Pack Down, Comfort and Performance.

Spacious and stable, this is a great kayak for beginners or someone who wants the option to go fishing without committing to a full-fledged fishing kayak. Suitable for class 3 rapids it certainly won't fall apart on you either. In terms of performance it is a bit slow in the water and doesn't track that well in a straight line.