Intex68307EP Explorer K2 Inflatable Kayak Set: Includes Deluxe 86in Aluminum Oars and High-Output Pump – SuperStrong PVC – Adjustable Seats with Backrest – 2-Person – 400lb Weight Capacity

Update, 3rd summer season, 2018Bumped to 5 stars.I still LOVE it. It’s maintained its durability, and I’ve had no problems with holes, leaks, or failing valves-this is enjoying the kayak several times per week, with my dog on board. I use a cheap yoga mat on the floor of the boat for extra protection.*We both, me and my dog, always wear a life vest!I love the portability and ease of set up and take down. I did decide to buy a power pump that plugs into my car. This quickens the set up process, and is especially helpful with complete deflation. A note- the power pump has a safety feature that results in the sections not fillling up as much as I would like. So, I use the power pump, then top off with the manual one.I did seem to lose track of the skeg, however, but I was able to order a replacement directly from intexstore.com, and entered 11650 (the part #) into the search bar. It cost $3.40 plus shipping.If you’re on the fence about this, or are looking for intro equipment to try out kayaking without a huge financial commitment, I can not recommend this particular product enough. Go for it!Living in an area that abounds in natural recreation, I've been debating purchasing a kayak for years. I been on many different hard types via rentals over the years, but the investment in both a kayak, and some type of frame to transport it on my car were definitely prohibitive factors. After a lot of online research, I decided to give an inflatable a try. One of the key requirements was that it was durable enough to bring a dog. This definitely fits the bill. I've taken it out several times, now, and I have to say that I love it.Some of the pros:Easily transportable in any vehicleEasily set up- it takes me about 10-15 minutes, from vehicle to waterDurable (I have brought 2 of my 3 dogs, nails trimmed)RoomyVery comfortableMoves well in the waterThe two dual valves are very reliableSome of the cons:Heavy (it's best to inflate in a location close to the water if possible)Not a one-person task for anyone with any physical limitations (I'm guessing)Paddle is a bit flimsy. I ordered a Day Tripper, which is much betterInstructions are a bit lackingPool-toy style of valves are difficult to manageDeflation can be tediousI chose the two-seater so that I could accommodate another person, or a dog. If you do go with this kayak, I recommend you set it up in your home first to get the hang of the inflation process, and make sure everything is in working order. The manual pump is quite easy to use, and it inflates the kayak quickly. I purchased a small motor pump, mostly for the deflation feature, as getting all of the air out can be challenging- especially the floor, which for some reason does not have the dual valve feature. There is a plug in the rear of the kayak which you should make sure is secure before getting in the water. The intention of this plug is to be able to drain any water from the kayak when done. This is not in the manual, and we found this out the hard way.If you intend to bring your dog, I recommend trimming and filing nails, and make sure he has a life jacket (I recommend Outward Hound). Also, I purchased an inexpensive yoga mat to put inside the kayak on the floor, just for extra protection, and to give more of a feel of stability under their paws.I'm very pleased with this purchase, and I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time exploring in it this summer.

Love, love, love it! I've had it for 4 years and went on countless water adventures, it is definitely a solid 10/10 for me. I can use it solo too, it's not too heavy and blows up pretty quickly. Deflating can be a chore but it's worth it!I had to patch it once, completely my fault, not the material.Just bought another one for 4 more years of water fun.If you're on the fence, I was too, but Intex is the best I've found and definitely worth the money.

**2020 v 2025**Bought one of these March 2020. Ordered a second on May 2025. The dated info printed on the inside of the kayaks is 2019 (for our 2020 purchase) and 2022 ( for our 2025 purchase). But I couldn't visually see a difference between the two.**Inflating**The manual pump is nice but I would definitely bring an electric if possible. I'm 5 feet tall and I was hunched over trying to stand and pump. It takes a short while...but today we were rolling out our gear as a father son rolled their canoe into the launch and by the time we had finally put in, they were heading back to launch when we started our journey (so 20+ minutes with three capable hands and kid wrangling). Considering all that, an electric pump is with shaving off some time, imo.**Set up**Very intuitive. You do it once and you'll remember the next time. Very simple and easy.**Maneuvering & Balance**We didn't put the skegs on and it made maneuvering tougher than it needed to be. I've seen other people have drilled holes and attached strings so it doesn't get lost. We will definitely try that next time.It felt a little unstable with my teen son in back. Not sure why we felt so tippy - he could have been overzealous or maybe that little fin really does help out. But no tip overs yet. Even my husband with our 6 year old in front trying to dangle his feet over the edge and trying to grab algae didn't tip over.**Fit**It's more than roomy enough for me (5' 120 lbs) and my 6 year old. I was able to stretch my legs out completely. My husband (6'1" 220lbs) said he needs to figure out a better way to sit. He's not very flexible and he said his feet fell asleep. My teen son (5'10" 140lbs) didn't complain. He's pretty athletic and flexible so he can manage to rearrange himself in different ways. But I think my teen son and husband would be most comfortable riding solo. This two person kayak would be perfect for one person and their gear. For our family of four: I paired up with my teen son; my kindergartner went with daddy. For what it is worth, my husband and teen son have shared one kayak before but they didn't bring any gear.**Seats**Again, my 6 year old and I were fine. We sat up straight. I definitely felt like my seat back could have been firmer and I had to pull the straps as tight as possible. My husband said he wasn't totally comfortable and he said it looked like my teen son was fully reclined the whole time. Tbh, I am not sure if my teen was being silly or lazy or if it was his preference, but he didn't make much effort to adjust and he didn't complain.**Patch Kit**We ended up puncturing our new kayak (2025) when we finished today. My husband dragged it against the dock where inexplicably there were three massive screws sticking pointy side out. We cleaned the area and placed the provided patch. The patches look a little meh. Will update with how it holds...but we're already planning on ordering a better patch kit. The ones provided are a nice extra but they're very basic.**Storage**We were able to deflate and place all the items back into the bag. Folding was fine - basic attentiveness was all it took. Some items with storage bags are impossible to shove back into their bags after use. But this was easy enough to get back into the bags. The bags themselves feel a bit flimsy but our first has lasted 5+ years. We'll continue to store it mindfully and hope it holds up.**Overall**We found we got our money's worth for our first purchase (2020). I was annoyed to see the price jump in 2025 but I can see the value even at this price point (currently $150). We'll definitely get our money's worth. While we'd absolutely prefer the hard kayaks, the inflatable ones are just easier to store and transport so they're the ones that make sense for our family of 4 right now.