I have been paddling in inflatable kayaks now for about five years. I love them as they offer total convenience for getting on the water no matter where I am. You can buy IK's from many different sources. Below I will go through each place where you will be able to find quality inflatable kayaks for sale.

Where to Buy an Inflatable Kayak

1. Online Retailers One of the more obvious choices is from an online retailer. There are several different web stores you can browse such as NRS, Sea Eagle, Altrec, Backcountry, Innova, Amazon, just to name a few.

These will be where you will find a variety of new models to choose from in a fairly large price range. Watch for free shipping options and no sales tax€¦ makes a big difference in the cost.

2. Craigs List The Craigs List listings for your area can be a good place to check for a used IK. I find with sporting goods many people buy with great intentions to use them regularly but instead the item ands up stored away and eventually sold somewhere like on Craigs List. If you go this route make sure to do a thorough inspection of the kayak before buying to make sure it is in good condition.

3. Kijiji Kijiji is a very popular online classified website in Canada. If you live in Canada be sure to check this out. If a Canadian has listed their item for sale in Craigs List they have likely also listed it in Kijiji.

4. EBay I have not often found good inflatable kayaks on EBay but that does not mean there won't be any when you check. In my experience the kayaks tend to be cheaper just buying from an online store instead of from EBay once you pay the sellers typically high shipping price.

5. Newspapers Check your local newspaper classified ads for used inflatable kayaks for sale.

6. Retail Stores There are several boating stores as well as sporting goods stores that sell inflatable kayaks. This can be a great option, especially if you find a good sale.

7. Costco Last but not least there is Costco. The IK's I have seen at Costco have always been real cheapies but their stock is updated all the time so you never know what they might have. Check the Costco website for deals and bargains.

Before you purchase your model of choice be sure to read reviews from those who have used it before to get a better idea of the quality and ease of use of the product you are buying.

Then get out on the water and have fun!