| For those looking for an inflatable kayak that can seat | | | | could find that this kayak will lose much of its handling |
| two people comfortably, the RST Marine Pathfinder II | | | | ability. It is a fun kayak, especially for younger riders |
| 2-Person Inflatable Performance Kayak is worthy of | | | | who are short in stature. |
| consideration. | | | | Transporting |
| Construction | | | | The kayak, out of the box, weighs in at about 36 |
| The kayak itself seems to be pretty sturdy when fully | | | | pounds. It does come with a carrying case, so |
| inflated. It is made from reinforced Denier polyester | | | | transporting it immediately comfortably should not be |
| (but shouldn't every inflatable kayak be reinforced?) | | | | an issue. Many inflatable kayaks do not come with |
| and should do a good job of resisting the cuts and | | | | carrying cases, so that is a plus in this case. |
| abrasions that are inevitably going to happen to any | | | | Documentation |
| inflatable device, especially if used on rivers and | | | | Assembly should not be a problem for people of |
| streams. | | | | average intelligence, but you can tell that the |
| The manufacturer says this kayak can handle up to | | | | instructions were written by a Chinese person that had |
| Class III rapids, but we would suggest testing it out on | | | | little grasp of the English language. (One would think |
| lesser water, such as slow moving rivers and streams | | | | that the manufacturer would at least find someone to |
| before trying it on rapids. The kayak contains two main | | | | write the instructions who is from the U.S.) |
| air chambers, along with an I-beam inflatable floor with | | | | Accessories |
| a drain plug. This kayak comes equipped with a | | | | Along with a carrying case, this kayak does come |
| pump so getting it in the water should only take a few | | | | equipped with a pump and paddles, but the quality of |
| minutes. The two fabric seats are removable, and the | | | | these accessories are not A+ for sure. You may be |
| two foot rests are even adjustable. As with most of | | | | better off getting a pump that has more power, and |
| these types of crafts, there is a storage pouch. | | | | more sturdy paddles as well. |
| Actually, there seems to be enough room for extra | | | | Price |
| gear if you have it. | | | | The Pathfinder II 2-Person Inflatable Performance |
| Handling | | | | Kayak is not the cheapest, nor the most expensive |
| This kayak features two directional "fins" on the | | | | inflatable kayak available. It is middle of the road in |
| bottom for improved handling. The sides of the craft | | | | price. Plan on spending around $300 or so. |
| have carrying handles as well. When inflated to the | | | | The fact that it comes with a pump, carrying case, and |
| proper air pressure, this kayak stays firm in the water | | | | paddles is worth something however. Shop around at |
| and seems to move quite well. It does not include an | | | | places like Amazon or even eBay. You may be able |
| air pressure gauge, so be sure to have one handy. | | | | to find a better model at, or even lower, than this |
| This inflatable craft should be able to handle a total of | | | | particular Pathfinder kayak model. |
| 375 pounds of "cargo". Push that, however, and you | | | | |