Inflatable Kayaks & Canoes

This is the main page for all things inflatable kayak-related. Instead of wading through many pages of mixed boats and accessories, you can click the indivdual categories directly to your left.
Our inflatable kayak line includes whitewater models, kayaks for oceans, calm water, and even for backpackers. We feature AIRE, Innova, NRS, Tributary, Incept, Hyside, and a couple of our Boat People exclusive design touring models. We concentrate on the higher end inflatables that offer the best combinations of long lifespan, warranty, good service through the manufacturer, and performance, rather than the lower end mass marketed products. The low end models tend to cause customers and dealers more grief due to quality issues than they are worth. Details on solo whitewater, tandem whitewater, and solo & tandem touring inflatable kayaks are found on their respective pages, but some rough rules of thumb about all models are as follows:
The more boat length in the water, known as the "waterline", the more easily a whitewater model will ride through holes but the harder it will be to pivot quickly. The shape of the boat's underside also matters, flatter bottoms always being better in whitewater. Long waterlines on a touring kayak - inflatable or otherwise - increase hull speed and tracking. Wide boats are more stable but also slower. In other words, there's no such thing as a fast flatwater boat that is also going to be a great, stable whitewater craft.
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Innova Vagabond Inflatable River CanoeNo longer available please see AIRE Traveler Inflatable Canoe for similar...
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Klymit 20 Ounce Static V Air MattressKlymit 20 Ounce Static V Air Mattress The Static V mattress...
Price: $65.00
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NRS Big River TubeThe NRS Big River Tube features the same fun and durable design as...
Price: $190.00
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NRS MaverIK II Inflatable Kayak45 lbs. Call first - we do not stock this model so we need to check...
Price: $1,795.00
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NRS Outlaw I Inflatable KayakThe NRS Outlaw I Inflatable Kayak, is a NEW model that came out...
Price: $695.00
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NRS Outlaw II Inflatable KayakThe NRS Outlaw II inflatable kayak is an economical, lightweight...
Price: $795.00
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NRS Pike Fishing Inflatable KayakThe NRS Pike Fishing Inflatable Kayak is not really a "touring"...
Price: $995.00
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NRS Wild River TubeThe NRS Wild River Tube is perfect tube for floating calm waters....
Price: $170.00
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On sale - solo RMR Animas i.k., thighstraps included![]() Save $100 & get free UPS on this RMR high-value, great performing solo...
Price: $799.00
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RMR IK-123 Animas Inflatable KayakThe Rocky Mountain Rafts RMR IK-123 Solo Animas represents one of...
Price: $899.00
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RMR RTD-44 River Float TubeNew - Tapered Rocky Mountain 44 inch River Tube
Price: $179.00
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RMR RTR-48 River TubeBig 48 inch RMR River Tube - New! In stock now
Price: $189.00
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Rocky Mountain RTD-48 River TubeBig and Beefy Four Foot Rocky Mountain River Float Tube, Tapered at one...
Price: $199.00
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Tomcat Inflatable SeatThis is an alternative to the more expensive 7" AIRE kayak thwart, though...
Price: $35.00
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Bravo Adjusta-Angle take apart kayak paddleThe Bravo Adjusta-Angle ($109) is a 230 cm Italian made take-apart paddle...
Price: $109.00
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AIRE Tributary Sawtooth Inflatable Kayak Tandem Package DealAIRE Tributary Sawtooth Inflatable Kayak Tandem Package Deal For Two.
Price: $909.00
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Kayak Paddle LeashKayak Paddle Leash are something we sell with caution. These are for flat...
Price: $16.00
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Power Transom Traveler Inflatable Canoe AIRERow it, paddle it, or outboard-motor it!
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Inflatable Kayak & Canoe Payload
An i.k's total payload capacity (your weight plus your gear) depends on width & waterline length, tube diameter, and on self-bailers, how thick the inflated floor is from top to bottom. In some instances you will be sitting directly on top of the inflatable floor, and on other kayaks there may be an inflatable or foam seat underneath you. Many of the Sea Eagle, Stearns, and Sevylor "self-bailers" that are being sold today have floors that only range from 3" to 4", so if you are a larger person, and particularly if you want a tandem boat, you want to keep this in mind. To really function properly most true river inflatables will have floors 5" to 6" thick, or at least 4" on some of the longer solo models. All inflatable kayaks in our two whitewater sections are self-bailing except the Innova Vagabond.
We don't try to carry every brand of inflatable kayak. Many companies sell direct to the public, and some brands simply don't seem to offer good value for the money. This usually has to do with the price/quality/warranty formula. The absence of a boat or brand from our site does not mean the product isn't worth your consideration, but we do carry inflatable kayaks that have proven to provide excellent performance, at the minimum cost per per year to own.
Call us with any questions at 925-820-2628, or email us at theboatpeople@hotmail.com . We have had issues on and off with with our "info@" email address not forwarding (to us) properly, so don't use that one for now or we may not get your questions.