Intex Challenger K2 2-Person Inflatable Kayak and Accessory Kit Oars & Pump

We bought this kayak when we were considering renting one on the St Joseph Penninsula. Not only was it cheaper but we got to keep it! Pros: cheap light (in comparison- its about 35-40 lbs) sturdy heavy duty easy to inflate and 'assemble' (minimal) Cons: the seats provide virtually no support to the person in front That's about it. We had a blast in it and hope to take it out in the Chicago river or Lake Michigan this summer.

I love this, it's a lil bit unstable kinda moves to the side a bit but you'll get used to it. Good material, strong, easy to put together and it comes with a pump to blow it up. Recommend for 13 and under. I'm 206 and it holds me but it does kinda turns side to side a bit. But my son is 13 and he likes it he got used to it.

These packable kayaks will be perfect for us to throw in the car with our camping gear and head out to the lake. Inflation is quick and easy, under 10 minutes. The pump is very efficient. Deflation and packing up takes under 15 minutes. The kayak tracks much better than I expected, even with a 15 mph wind raising small waves on the lake. It feels reasonably stable. The included paddle is also better than expected. The float/footrest doesn't work as a footrest for me and my legs feel cramped when extended in the cockpit. I bend my knees a bit and bract my heels against each other. This raises my center of gravity a bit, but doesn't make me feel like I'm about to capsize. Sometimes I put my legs on top of the cockpit. While on the water, I stash the bag with pump behind the seat. A gallon ziplock bag of snacks fits under the cargo net. I would not take this kayak where sharp rocks or branches might be submerged. Although heavy gauge, it is vinyl and could puncture or rip. For a lazy afternoon at the lake, it's perfect. And if we want to take a hike, we can pack it and stow it in the trunk of our car. No worrying about thieves at the trailhead. These won't replace our hard shell kayaks, but they will allow us to get on the water even if we have to pack light. We tried two other inflatable kayaks before finding these. One was very durable, but as heavy and bulky as our hard kayaks. The other was a glorified pool toy. Both cost a lot more than the Challenger K1. Neither made it out of our living room and both went back to the store. I think we're set for summer fun now.

Take my money! These kayaks are amazing! I'm a petite single mom who lives in a condo with no desire to manhandle a regular kayak onto the roof of my car, or where the heck I would even store it in my condo. Then I discovered these bad boys! Easy to inflate, easy to deflate, easy to transport and easy to store. These kayaks have opened up a whole new world for my son and I on the many springs in central Florida. Buy these kayaks and enjoy!

So easy to set up and so easy to use on the lake. Had so much fun. Only thing is that the instructions are not that great but I used YouTube to figure it out and once I got out there it was easy to figure it out. Still gave it 5 stars. My nephew now wants one.

This is a very popular first craft for people, everywhere I take it I see people that have the same one. And on YouTube this is what they recommend. You can inflate it in less than 10 minutes.

Easy to use and sturdy. The included air pump filled the kayak in about 3 minutes! Dried it and folded it up easily for to store away.

First off, I know the customer service for Intex is spotty due to past experiences with them. Calling customer service took me to someone in China who was not very familiar with the product I had and was not very helpful. We had bought an Explorer kayak that had the plastic paddle shaft connector grip break on the first stroke on one of the paddles and the only solution given was to return it to Walmart which seemed ridiculous since it was a $5 replacement part that has been "out of stock" on their website for months. I bought this knowing it is from Walmart and I can at least take it back there if something happens. That being said, the kayak matches up to other inflatables I have used and has the same issues such as blowing in the wind and not tracking perfectly. However, this is expected with ALL other inflatable kayaks I have used and this one is durable and holds up nicely. My skeg has NOT fallen out and it seems to stay in place very nicely and securely. The oars for this are curved and much better than the ones that come with the Explorer - they don't have the cheap plastic paddle shaft connectors that broke on the other one. I have used this for fishing and it has more than adequate room for myself and equipment when used alone. With two passengers, it still has more room than the other Sevylor Tahiti I have used in the past which is very tight. All in all the package is a steal for all of the things you get in it. You may want to order another bigger mesh bag and upgrade a paddle possibly but the value of the bundle is nice.

The boat itself is great but when we opened the box it had been used and put back into the box. The boat had leaves all over it.

Loved it...until a seam popped open on the inside of the stem after only 7 uses. I inflated it to manufacturers specifications each time, and I'm well under the weight limit.