{"id":2331,"date":"2024-03-30T23:16:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T23:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happinesswithout.com\/?p=2331"},"modified":"2024-03-30T23:16:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T23:16:45","slug":"best-touring-kayaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happinesswithout.com\/best-touring-kayaks\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Touring Kayaks for Pros & Beginners [Honest Reviews]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Capable of carrying large quantities of gear and able to cover large bodies of water with ease, touring kayaks are the albatrosses of the kayaking world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These swift, fleet of foot vessels <\/strong>boast excellent tracking with the stability to explore some of the world\u2019s most challenging waterways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what is the best touring kayak<\/strong>? In this article, we\u2019ll break down some of our favorites in this diverse category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From stable and comfortable vessels for beginners to big, cargo laden tandems that fly across the water, your next kayak purchase awaits just below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Touring Kayaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Touring Kayak for beginners: Wilderness Systems Pungo 120<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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With a reassuring mixture of stability, speed, and comfort<\/strong>, the Pungo 120 from Wilderness Systems is the perfect introduction to the touring kayak world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At just 12 feet in length, it doesn\u2019t have the size or speed for longer trips<\/strong> but is more than capable of handling day and weekend-long journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short keel gives it better maneuverability than many in its class<\/strong>, and while this may affect the tracking at times, it makes it a more beginner-friendly craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The foam and mesh seat is one of the more comfortable I\u2019ve sat in and is well-ventilated for those hot summer days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n