Intex Excursion Pro Kayak: Professional-Grade Inflatable Fishing Kayak

GH1: I had done my research. I picked the Intex Excursion Inflatable kayak. I arrived at camp and pulled out the unopened box- hoping I had made the right decision. It was. But first- No instructions. No problem. The assembly and inflation was easy and intuitive. I had it ready to go in about 15 minutes. The pump does feel cheap, but it works very fast. Once in the water, it was stable and easy to get into. It tracks very straight, takes waves with ease, and is very manoeuvrable. I found it more comfortable to sit low in the kayak- that gave me more back support. Everything just worked very well. The material is heavy duty and there were no problems on gravel or rocks. With two adults and a child, I am sure we were at or over the max weight- but you would never know it. Take down was just as easy. Open the valves, press a bit, then pump out the rest of the air. Fast. And everything fits in the back pack. I wouldn't want to do a hike with it on, but you can certainly carry it to the water from a parking lot or camp site. My research paid off. It was as advertised- or better. Well worth it.

Canada on Aug 31, 2023

Dave: I love this Kayak. Super easy to set up. Super easy to put away. Seems very durable. I have used in on several lakes and one river since purchasing and so far it has performed excellent. Make sure to attach the bottom fin or you'll be spinning in circles. Very comfortable and lots of space for fishing gear and/or stuff. It's got built in fishing pole holders and a go-pro mount. This thing is awesome!

Canada on Aug 25, 2023

Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer: Set up. Inflating kayak is very easy. Chairs are a pain to inflate. Doesn’t take long at all. No holes found on initial inflation. If using the booster to sit higher, there will be adjustments to find right spot for chair. To far forward and you will slide off the front of seat. Clip on Rod holder openings are narrow. I find it easier to carry by myself while inflated.

Comfort. I’m 6’1 220 with back issues. I found this seat to be more comfortable than the nice seat I have on my sit on fishing kayak. I spent over 10 hours sitting in it.

Strength/Reliability/Stability. I have used it three times fishing on rocky rivers. I went over rocks, up against rocks and no issues. Pleasantly happy. No issues with hooks finding a way into kayak.
This kayak does not tip easily. You will really have to work at it to tip.
If it’s a windy day, this is not the kayak to use on an open lake unless you have two people in it. That being said, because it is so light I have found it very easy to paddle and control. . Going up stream with a light kayak is much easier.

Storage. The bag is nice but to get everything back in the bag is...

United States on Jul 10, 2023

Graham Kenneth Page: Purchased the product last October after reviewing many other kayaks. So far have been really impressed - it is easy to assemble and feels very sturdy. It is very stable - even took our dog out on it and was able to get her in and out of the kayak without a problem. Highly recommend this kayak.

United Kingdom on Jun 20, 2023

mark: Compared to a good hard kayak, inflatables are generally terrible, including this one ‒ but that's not the point: Inflatables are the only option for air-travel, and even in local use their quick availability is attractive.

This kayak can, with modifications, perform decently as a solo or tandem inflatable. It seems well made and is a good value, although a substantial number of other buyers have experienced leaks. I'm happy with the Excursion Pro's valves, spaciousness and construction quality. It has good air valves (except in the stock seats and in the supplement seat pad), and has rod holders, foot-rests, interchangeable short and long skegs, and mounts for electronics. It also has a lot of well-placed D-rings, useful for attaching many things, including aftermarket seats.

The Excursion Pro has a proprietary hull material that Intex claims is extremely tough. Unfortunately, Intex gains a price advantage by skimping on warranty expenses. It limits its warranty to only manufacturing defects that are claimed within 90 days. To solidify its lack of responsibility, a warning in the Owners Manual says Type IIIB, inflatable kayaks [are]...

United States on May 08, 2023

Carlos Enrique: Excelente kayak, muy buena estabilidad, cómodidad para pescar.

Mexico on Jun 11, 2022

José Rubén Herrera S: Lo que me agradó fue la oportunidad en la entrega, el precio justo al producto solicitado, el kayak fue recibido íntegro y completo.
Detalle que sería oportuno tomar en consideración: al recibir el empaque con doble caja de embalaje, éstas (ambas) venían con un corte en la parte lateral que pudo haber afectado igualmente con el corte al producto solicitado, el cual es un kayak inflable. Tengo video de la recepción y apertura del producto en donde se verifica lo dicho.

Mexico on May 02, 2021

Daniel B.Daniel B.: So, I bought this feeling a little uncertain about it due to the lack of reviews, especially compared to the cheaper Intex Explorer (which is well reviewed and well known). After using it today (as well as seeing ColoradoWoodsman's excellent comparison), I know I made the right purchase.

First off, aside from life vest, the package includes EVERYTHING you need to enjoy your day on the water. This is an excellent starting kit for someone looking to get into the hobby, and will easily allow owners to upgrade as they go (more on that in a bit).

Out of the box, setup took me about 15 minutes all told (reading the book, inflation and check out). Everything was solid, and no problems. Deflation took only a few minutes, and everything (aside from the paddles) fits into the provided bag. It is portable, but I wouldn't want to hike for any length of time with the kit by myself (and being a single father...).

Taking it to the ocean today (specifically a mangrove protected area, so not open waves), the boat performed amazingly. For those curious, I had:
Myself @ 230lb
My daughter @ 50lb
2 Camelback bags @ 4l capacity
Due to the shallow...

United States on Apr 08, 2019