Sea Eagle SE370 Inflatable Canoe

Sea Eagle SE370 Review
This looks a pretty tough inflatable canoe with high quality seams and is equally at home in the rapids or the calm. It has two skegs to help you track across the water in a straight line. Cheaper inflatable canoes without these tend to weave about.

The Sea Eagle SE 370 has plenty of leg room and storage area making it ideal for camping trips on the river. It packs up into a neat bag.


Dimensions
Length: 370cm
Width: 86cm
Carries: Up to 295kg
Pumping time: About 8 minutes
Warranty: 3 years

Standard Features:

• NMMA Certified
• Self bailing drain valve
• Three deluxe one-way valves
• Lashed down inflatable spray skirts
• I-beam construction floor
• 2 skegs on the bottom for better tracking and speed
• Pressure Gauge and Repair Kit
• Bow and Stern Grab Line

Gumotex Palava Inflatable Canoe

Gumotex Palava Inflatable Canoe Review
The Gumotex Palava is made from incredibly strong, robust Nitrilon material as opposed to just nylon. It folds up into a small rucksack. It will carry three people comfortably or two people with lots of gear, making it suitable for overnight trips.

Measuring 380cm and weighing 21kg, the Gumotex Palava can be inflated in 10 minutes.

It retails online between £500 and £600.

Stearns Back Country Inflatable Canoe

Stearns Back Country Inflatable Canoe Review

Specifications

• Deflated canoe fits easily into carry storage bag.
• 600 Denier polyester and heavy duty tarpaulin outershell.
• PVC bladders
• Robust five chamber design, 2 x sides, 1 x floor and 2 x inflatable seats with padded back rests
• Two tracking fins
• Kayak paddles can be used
  
• Abrasion rails to protect from sharp rocks or unseen obstructions.
• Molded carry handles for easy manoeuvring
• Multiple D-rings along the top of the craft for tethering or to secure gear to
• Waterproof pocket for valuables
• Bungees on the bow and stern
• Boston valves
• Size: 330cm x 95cm
• Weight: 17kg
• Colour: Green/Grey
• Maximum capacity: 165kg
• Supplied with Bravo Pump.
• Supplied with 2 x 2 Part Canoe Paddles (150cm).
• Supplied with 2 x Baltic Bouyancy Jackets.

The Stearns Back Country is a well made, robust inflatable canoe. It is very light and packs down to a relatively small size making it easier to transport than a rigid Canadian Canoe or Kayak. This also makes it a good choice for river trips – you can arrive at your destination, pack it up and return to your starting point via public transport.

The Stearns Back Country has five air chambers including the comfortable chairs.

Kayak paddles are an option for paddling if you prefer them to canoe paddles. It might be worth buying sea kayak paddles for their extra length, as the high sides of the inflatable canoe prohibit Kayak paddling slightly.

All in all the Stearns Back Country inflatable canoe is a great choice for a family canoe.