The 12 Best Inflatable SUPs, Floats, and Kayaks on Amazon

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The weather is getting warm and the water is calling. Whether you’re spending a weekend at the lake, pool, or planning an afternoon float down the river, these inflatable SUPs, floats, and kayaks will take your fun to the next level without taking up too much space in your car or house.

Intex Challenger Kayak Inflatable Set With Aluminum Oars

Who says you need to pay high rental prices or install a roof rack on your car to enjoy kayaking? With the Intex Challenger Kayak Inflatable Set With Aluminum Oars you can own your own kayak for about the same price as a day’s rental. Afterward, it folds up into a handy carrying case so you can stow it in the trunk or your car. The kayak comes with a fast air pump and can be fully inflated and assembled in under 10 minutes. The 30-gauge vinyl resists punctures so you can drag it in and out of the water with confidence.

Body Glove Cruiser Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard Package

There is perhaps nothing more peaceful than soaking in the views from the middle of the water on a SUP. The Body Glove Cruiser+ Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard Package is ideal for beginners and experienced paddleboarders alike with a sturdy base built for stability and confidence. The paddleboard is 10.6 feet long with a capacity of 280lbs.

The package comes with everything you need including a cargo bungee, a water bottle holder, a paddle, an air pump, a dry bag for your phone, and a backpack for easy portability when deflated.

Poolcandy Giant Golden Swan

The only thing better than a day at the pool is a day at the pool with a Poolcandy Giant Golden Swan. It’s whimsical, glamorous, and large enough to hold two full-sized adults or up to 500-lbs. It even comes with a golden egg you can use as a ball for water games. All you need is an air pump (and a pool, of course).

Sea Eagle 3-Person Inflatable Sport Kayak

The Sea Eagle 3-person Inflatable Sport Kayak is perfect for small groups and families with a capacity of 650-lbs. There are two adjustable seats to customize your experience and the whole thing can be inflated in about six minutes. The kayak has plenty of room for camping gear, the family dog, or a cooler full of picnic essentials. It comes with a foot pump, two paddles, and a carrying bag for easy storage.

Bote Inflatable Lake Float

The Bote Inflatable Lake Float is an ideal way to enhance your time at the lake. It’s sturdy enough to use as a diving platform, while grab handles make it easy to pull yourself out of the water. It’s also the ideal float for laying your head back and lounging in the sun. The capacity is 1050-lbs, and the exterior skin is tough military-grade PVC. The float includes a hand pump, a repair kit, and a burrito-shaped sling bag so you can carry it back and forth from the water with ease.

Esnowlee Three-Pack Penguin Swim Rings

These Ensnowlee Penguin Swim Rings are as fun as they are inexpensive. Designed for kids eight and up, they’re perfect for pools or easy days on the lake. They’re cute, colorful, and they come in packs of three to make them easy to share with friends and family.

Intex River Run Inflatable 2-Person Tube

Inflatable 2 Person Pool Tube Float Raft — Amazon

If you’re looking for something sturdy enough to resist punctures while you float down the river, you can’t go wrong with the 18-gauge vinyl of the Intex River Run Inflatable 2-Person Tube. It was built to hold two adults of up to 400-lbs, with extras like a large built-in cooler, backrests, cup holders, carrying handles, and connectors for other floats. It’s a great way to get out on the water with a friend.

Member’s Mark Inflatable Tropical Tahiti Floating Island

Get the whole gang together on this Member’s Mark Inflatable Tropical Tahiti Floating Island. There’s room for six adults and it comes equipped with four regular seats and two lounge chairs. Two built-in coolers will make sure you don’t go thirsty and the armrests have cupholders to hold your drinks. It’s the ideal setup for families and groups who want to soak in some rays on laid-back sunny days.

Sourrucy Inflatable Boat Set

The Sourrucy Inflatable Boat set can carry up to three people or 660-lbs. It’s the ideal size to hold fishing or camping equipment while you’re rowing out on the lake. It comes complete with oars, two seats, an air pump, boat ropes, a waterproof storage bag, and a maintenance kit. It’s currently priced at well under a hundred dollars, a small price to pay for a season of fun on the water.

Aqua Plus Inflatable SUP Package

Stand Up Inflatable Paddle Board — Amazon

The Aqua Plus Inflatable SUP is 11-feet long, yet ingeniously folds down to just a foot in diameter when deflated. It has a rigid construction and a capacity of 350-lbs. The package includes an adjustable aluminum paddle, a backpack for storage, an air pump, a waterproof bag for your phone, and more. If you normally rent your gear, it will easily pay for itself after just a handful of excursions.

Elkton Outdoors Fishing Kayak

The Elkton Outdoors Fishing Kayak does more than just get you out on the water – it has universal mounting points for all your fishing gear. The solid, drop-stitch floor allows anglers to stand up for better casting and there are drainage ports if you take on excess water. The seat is padded and comfortable and a dual-action pump allows quick and easy inflation. This boat is sturdy enough to withstand rocks, logs, and a little bit of rough water but still deflates and easily into its own travel bag.

Body Glove Six-Person Inflatable Catalina Island

The Body Glove Six-Person Inflatable Catalina Island takes your party to the next level with built-in backrests, lounge pillows, integrated boarding platforms, and a removable Bluetooth speaker system so you can listen to your favorite song. Add in a couple of built-in coolers, a center mesh cooling system, and cup holders for your drinks and it will be hard to find a reason to leave.

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