This Inflatable Kayak Is Only $85 on Black Friday

You guys know that I like to ride around the lake in a simple boat; I’ve written about recreational kayaks , inflatable surfboards , and even—yes— inflatable kayaks . Well, if you want to join me on a paddle boarding trip, today is the perfect day to buy a budget boat. Walmart is offering the Sevylor K5 Inflatable Kayak for just $85.

How well does an inflatable kayak perform? You can read my review of a similar model (Intex K1 Challenger) here . The inflatable boat won’t be as strong or as straight as a more traditional design, but I was shocked at how well it worked. And the Sevylor K5 looks even better: it’s 10 feet long, not nine, and has a maximum weight of 250 pounds.

I consider myself something of a cheap boat connoisseur, and these statistics aren’t bad at all. I like that this boat has thicker material on the bottom to resist punctures and splash guards to keep splashes and drops from the paddle from soaking your knees. The $85 kit includes a paddle and backpack, so you can take it to your favorite lake, even if the lake isn’t far from the nearest parking lot or your campsite. The kit also includes a hand pump. Unlike surfboards, which require a high-pressure pump to inflate properly , inflatable kayaks are easy to inflate using a simple hand pump, such as the one included in the kit.

As for the disadvantages of an inflatable kayak, we have already mentioned that it is more designed for floating than for speeding to your destination. (If you want a touring or racing kayak, buy a touring or racing kayak.) Another major downside is that the boat is easy enough to unfold before you get in the water, but once you head home, it breaks down. be wet . Or maybe cloudy. If you can give it time to dry in the sun, that would be ideal; otherwise, be sure to lay it out to dry once you get home.

• Sevylor K5 Quickpack Inflatable Kayak , $85 (usually retails for around $200)

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