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Information on Touring Kayaks and Sea Kayaks

The Day Touring Kayak is usually 12-16 ft long. Usually shorter and lighter than regular touring kayaks. Easy to maneuver and transport. Have less room for gear than larger boats.

The Multi-Day Kayak or Sea Kayak is designed for long trips and large gear loads. It is easy to paddle, comfortable with plenty of room. It has a sleek design to move efficiently through the water.


Browse Sea Kayaks & Touring Kayaks from Eastern Mountain Sports:


FOLBOT COOPER 16.6 KAYAK WITH EXPEDITION PACKAGE

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS TSUNAMI 165 KAYAK

HURRICANE KAYAKS CATEGORY 5 KAYAK

A folding kayak with simplicity of assembly, ease of handling, and speed on the water, the Folbot Cooper EXP offers superb tracking and exceptional stability. Designed for oceans, lakes and flat-water rivers.

A touring hull that is as comfortable for beginners as it is rewarding to seasoned paddlers. The Wilderness Systems Tsunami 165 has a little more cockpit room for larger paddlers going out for a few days.

The Hurricane Category 5 kayak is a performance light touring kayak perfect for training, fast day paddling and short multi-day trips.


Browse Sea Kayaks & Touring Kayaks from Backcountry.com

Perception Essence 17.0 Touring Kayak Red, 17.0
Perception Essence 17.0 Touring Kayak Red
Perception Carolina 12.0 Kayak Yellow, 12 ft
Perception Carolina 12.0 Kayak Yellow, 12 ft
Perception Carolina 14.0 Kayak w/ Rudder
Perception Carolina 14.0 Kayak w/ Rudder

Built for long-haul paddling, this boat pierces through choppy conditions and tracks straight as an arrow with its height-adjustable drop skeg. Adjustable foot and thigh braces and ergonomically-padded EXP seating take the bite out of sitting for extended periods of time. This long boat was built for expeditions.

Perception made the Carolina 12.0 Kayak with a comfy seat and a hull design that glides across lakes and feels stable on coastal explorations. The adjustable seat and knee pads with inner or outer brace options are a relief from hard-plastic back and butt torture, and the adjustable foot pads give your feet something to brace against while you paddle.

Enjoy a smooth, stable day of paddling with the Perception Carolina 14 Kayak w/ Rudder. An adjustable seat keeps your back and butt comfortable, while padded knee bracing and adjustable foot pegs keep you in control in choppy water. The Carolina 14's pull-down rudder helps with steering when the wind kicks up, and a side-mounted holder keeps your paddle secure when you stop to take pictures.


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