INTEX Dakota K2 Inflatable Kayak 2-Person Portable Set with Paddles & Pump

We’re on our 3rd season with the kayak and love it. We camp 10 times a year and kayak 5 of them. We’ve been to some pretty shallow places too and it’s done great. Our dog loves going too! Definitely would buy again. It takes my husband 11 min to set up.

This was a very good purchase. The materials used are excellent quality. It is not flimsy. It solidly holds two people. In fact the maneuverability is better with two people in it. It never feels like it’s going to tip over. The paddles are super nice. They come apart and you can store and carry them in one of two bags they give you. It inflates in just a few minutes. If there is any negative, it’s that the wind can blow it around pretty easily but it’s still very maneuverable. Very happy with this kayak. I’ve wanted one for a long time but didn’t know how to deal with storage and transportation. This is the answer!

This is not an ideal kayak. It sits too high on the water, getting redirected by the slightest breeze, certain steps of inflation are fiddly, it's hard to get the interior COMPLETELY dry afterwards, and the paddles supplied with it are too short for its width. However. For something that'll get you and possibly a friend/family member on the water with minimal fuss and very little expense? It's fantastic at that. My husband and I wanted a way to get our elderly mothers onto the local river, just so they can see what we like so much about it. We didn't want to leave them to their own devices in a standard kayak (see: elderly), but we also didn't want to have to spend $$$ buying a tandem kayak that could support two people (and don't have room to store one). We also have some folks in our circle whose weight makes sending them out in our foldable kayaks a bit dicey. Add in the fact that we live in a tiny condo, with very little storage, and all those factors mean it's foldable, or inflatable, or 'no kayak for us'. We bought the Dakota a month or so ago, at this point, and have had two new-to-kayaking friends, both our mothers, and one of our more 'ample' friends (solo) out in it. TOTALLY worth the really rather minimal investment. It won't replace our foldables, but it will remain our 'backup/into to the river' kayak until it gives out. I do recommend buying a longer paddle, though, as the ones that come with it work in a pinch, but they are so short they tend to drip a lot of water into the boat on the 'upstroke'.

I was impressed with the stability and weight it can handle for the money. It's very stable and seems a little more durable than I expected (Keeping in mind that it has a vinyl, air-filled bottom). The next price tier ($450-700?) would be more durable and have a "drop-stich" bottom. Our little Yorkie loves it and can walk between us on the large side air channels. I wasn't sure about the blow-up seats, but they are pretty comfortable and keep your butt 2" off the bottom (out of the water that inevitably splashes in or drips off the paddles). Sets up on about 10 minutes. The high-volume hand pump works well. I just wish it had a pressure gauge like our paddle board pump has instead of using the silly little ruler they give you to determine if the sides are blown up enough. I DON'T recommend this for larger people. You would have to squeeze in between the sides to get in. I'm 5'9" and 170 Lbs, my wife is 5'2" and under 120. I don't think it would be good if I were 185-190+.

This kayak offers great value for the price. The material is notably thick and durable, giving me confidence in its longevity. I also really like the color. Inflation and deflation are straightforward, but be prepared to put in some muscles during the process. My only wish is for a higher backrest for extra comfort.

I purchased this to use as a recreational paddling and possibly to fish and hunt from. I do not have the space to store a rigid kayak nor a way to transport one. This works well to fit in the space available but has limitations. First the good. You can pump this up in minutes and not break a sweat. This was surprising to me as I had purchased an electric pump as well thinking it would save time. It doesn't, but it is less work. Take the pump in the boat with you. If you develop a slow leak it can be used to reinflate even while you are on the water. And if the air is hot and the water is cold, it is highly likely the chambers will deflate as the air inside them cools. You can top them off while on the water. It will fit in a very small space when deflated and in the bag. Any vehicle trunk will have space enough for it. But before you stow it after use, be sure to thoroughly dry it. It is very maneuverable, with the short skeg maybe even too maneuverable. If you apply a lot of power in your strokes with will wander side to side quite a bit. With the longer skeg this is reduced significantly. But it will turn on a dime and give you change. It is hard to sink it. Unless you rupture all 5 chambers which is unlikely, you will at least have something to hold onto to get to shore. If you put a hole in 1 chamber you will be able to paddle to shore still. Carry a roll of Flex Tape for on the water repairs. Seriously, this is the best way to make temporary repairs. This boat is extremely stable. You would really have to be trying in order to get it to flip. If you need to you could even stand up in it without tipping but with the inflatable bottom it isn't easy and you could very well fall out. Getting in and out of the boat is easy. But you must accept that in getting in or out you will get wet. You simply cannot launch it in water too shallow to float it, you will put holes in it. So walk it out into knee deep water and then get in. You didn't really expect to stay dry while on the river did you? Now the bad. The profile is quite high. If you have any wind you will be going in the direction of the wind pretty much no matter what you do. Even when paddling with the current, if you are paddling into the wind it will be a chore to go anywhere. It is also very susceptible to currents in the water. It has quite a bit of drag and you can be spun around by currents acting in different directions on opposite ends of the boat. It isn't very fast, it has a lot of drag in the water. You won't be winning any races against rigid hull boats. But speed is not an essential factor for my uses so not a big deal. It isn't very thick material and operating in areas with rocks or sticks will result in holes. When this happens reach for the Flex Tape while you are on the water. It will stop the leaks or at least slow them down long enough to get you through the trip. I've not yet tried Flex Tape as a permanent fix though so maybe it will last longer than temporary. Permanent fixes are difficult. You should take the patches which come with the boat and throw them away, they will just frustrate you. For permanent fixes get a jar of contact cement and a piece of heavy clear vinyl sold for making slip covers for outdoor furniture. I picked up a foot by 4 feet for $2. Prep both the boat and vinyl with sandpaper and brake parts cleaner or PVC cleaner you can get at a plumbing supply aisle near you. Apply the contact cement to both surfaces allow to dry until just tacky and put the patch over the hole. Try to do this while the boat is inflated as you will want the boat material stretched when the patch is applied or the joint will fail eventually. Slap the patch on and press it firmly over all surfaces. A roller is really helpful here. Really mash the patch into place. I will attempt the Flex Tape patch as a permanent solution eventually and report back results. And yes, it also has functioned very well in the intended uses so far. Will be hunting from it this fall.

Great for the price. Took it in rough waters and wind. Definitely more challenging than solid kayak in wind. But its very comfortable.

NOT for 2 adults ,IM 5' 4" my husband is 5' 10" we did NOT have enough leg room .Was better with one person as far as leg room and comfort. We further tested it singly .Both of us found it to be better for 1 adult .We had the large skeg ,it tracked and handled well in the wind and with cross wakes from large boats wave runners etc. It was stable . Would like to have the bottom part of the seat be higher ,maybe bigger air chambers in the seat portion can accomplish that. The paddles are a little short and heavy ,I used my carbon fiber longer paddle [it is the one I use on my 12 foot ocean sit on top kayak} The 2 that come with it are good as spares or packing in ,as they are 5 piece. The dry bags are ok Pump works ok but takes a while to fully inflate. Carry bag is not quite big enough to keep the kayak.For storage, maybe the seats, the skeggs and the other equipment.But definitely not the kayak. However I'm sure with heavy use it will not last as the material is thin . KAYSK is a lot heavier and bulky than expected but can carry it short distances ok. Not worth the purchase for advertised price I used points and bought what I guess was an open box that was not at full advertised price. .For longer trips and fishing will stick with my sit on top Wilderness 12 foot ocean kayak My initial review is as above since that time.I have used it 3 more times it wasn't any different than my initial time, but this year after being properly stored.My adult daughter took it out and everything deflated on it. The bottom both side walls the bottom everything. Brought it back to the house was only able to find one leak.even after soapy water.No matter what I did, the chambers kept deflating would not recommend it at all .It was stored properly not in extreme temps. I have a friend who happens to have a Sea Eagle kayak that was not stored as well as this intex yet it is still going after five years . I would not recommend the Intex product at all. To heavy yo carry deflated ,paddles to short,not big enough for average sized adults ,material is heavy but way to many molded seams. Very dissppointed.Wasted points.

Good canoe for the money, we bought this so all 4 of us could get out on the water while our wooden canoe is being repaired, it’s easy to inflate and deflate with the supplied stirrup pump and folds up easily. The bag that it comes with seems sturdy enough and is definitely big enough so you don’t have to struggle trying fit the canoe back in it. My wife paddled this most of the time with our two 6 year olds in with her without any difficulty, sat in the water well and she said it was stable, her only gripe was that there is a seam on the top of the side chambers that rubs your arm but other than that we are happy with it

Have taken it out several times now and it's incredible, fast to set up, fun to swim in. Bag is not great, ripped easily but it's not too bad

Bon....!!! Lorsque vous faite monter votre chien dans un kayac gonflable.''..IL FAUT LE PROTEGER '' un tapis de yoga dans le fond du kayac fera l'affaire ..!! Mon chien scrute l'horizon tel un capitaine ...et apprécie la découpe des rivages lointains .... ``

Nice inflatable. Has 2 different valve types. 1 like you find on kids inflatables and 2 larger, double black ones which are a way to put air in and fast out. Make sure the larger is tight before opening smaller so no air leaks. Used this over a few hours on river with a dog also on board! Roomy enough. Not too heavy when walking from water around locks. Make sure to get all air out when shrinking. Paddles good enough for price. Nice way to spend a few hours and great exercise. 👍 placed the larger fin underneath and when taking out of water had to manouever/lift to take off before walking. Bit fiddly but 2 people makes it possible. Is a smaller fin if you want to use instead. The pump has 2 nozzles attached to end. Don't remove these. They are meant to stay attached.

I bought thus for my husband and he loves it! Easy to transport and use solo as well as with 2 people. Don't forget to order your saftey kit and life jackets!