🚣 Inflatable Recreational Touring Kayak - Driftsun Almanor with EVA Padded Seats, High Back Support, includes Paddles, Pump (1 Person, 2 Person, 2 Plus 1 Child) Review

Bought 2 kayaks, returned 1. husband likes it. I have wide hips and I didn't like that the handles and attachment points for the straps are on the inside and rest on the hips. My spare Rover 120 kayak has handles on top which solves my problem. Now everyone is happy. The seller's response was excellent.

Very impressed with this kayak! I was skeptical about buying it based on several reviews, but after months of research I've decided to pull the trigger. I couldn't be happier! Setup is easy and only takes a few minutes. Our first trip was a 10-12 mile drive around Lake Tahoe on a windy day full of boats. The sea has been choppy, but Almanor has fared well. In general, the kayak is spacious and comfortable. Definitely a worthwhile investment!

I wasn't sure how the inflatable kayak would hold up for hours on the river. I have taken my Driftsun many times, in both calm and choppy conditions. It's a solid construction that does a very good job. It's easy to inflate (6-8 minutes) and light enough to carry to the launch pad. There is enough room to stretch my legs and stash a hand pump and my 30L dry bag. Front tethers secure my camping gear with ease.

I love how easy it is to assemble. Just note that the pump doesn't register until the very end as it registers the back pressure. Carry handles are located inside the kayak where you sit and put pressure on the sides of your legs (🙂) and are also easy to deflate and pack. The tote bag is beautiful and durable, with handles and straps. I'm 67 years old, a 5ft 5in female and can easily carry it on my own. I take it with me when I go camping with my Teardrop RV as I have two other hard hull…

We love everything about this kayak! It's easy to inflate, assemble and start in less than 15 minutes. Very comfortable for two adults but also quite manageable for one. Easy to paddle and good to follow. Everything is quickly and easily repacked in a bag. The bag also has room for our life jackets and frisbees so we can take everything in the water with us in one trip. It's a lot easier than loading a hard kayak onto the roof of a car, just drop it on your back and off you go. This summer we…

Update - Received a full refund Almanor 130 green two seater purchased in July 2019. In the first year there were two small leaks along the seam in a blister. Was able to fix both, but was pretty impractical. Ok, it's inflatable. I've had others and you can expect a leak from time to time. But as a seam, I suspect it's a manufacturing issue. Then 18 months later I had a full barf of the same suture. Absolutely irreparable. I have contacted Driftsun and they no longer supply bubble for this…

Although I have only used this kayak 5 times I am very happy with the purchase. Easy to transport, inflate, deflate and clean. There are many reviews pointing out the merits of this kayak, so I'll list just a few of my minor criticisms: 1 - The attachment points for attaching the seat supports are on the inside of the side tubes. Functionally they are ok but can be uncomfortable on the feet 2 - Carry handles are also on the inside and can be uncomfortable depending on your seating position 3…

Before buying the Almanor 130 I studied almost all inflatable kayaks and I think I made the right decision. Everything is thought out, especially portability. I've read that many people have trouble repacking some brands, Driftsun has the right solution to transport this kayak from the parking lot or anywhere on the water. The bag can be carried by two people using the shoulder straps, or by one person using the center strap, or by one person using the integrated shoulder straps (my favorite…