{"id":4658,"date":"2022-04-11T14:42:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happinesswithout.com\/?p=4658"},"modified":"2023-05-07T20:04:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T20:04:49","slug":"wilderness-systems-pungo-105-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happinesswithout.com\/wilderness-systems-pungo-105-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilderness Systems Pungo 105 – Updated 2023 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Pungo has been one of the best-selling recreational kayaks for around 25 years<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering it\u2019s in the highly competitive mid-range kayak market, this is pretty impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this Wilderness Systems Pungo 105\u202freview, we\u2019ll see if the Pungo still deserves its place <\/strong>as one of the best recreational kayaks under $1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll also talk about what this kayak isn\u2019t made for<\/strong>, and what I wish they had improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to find more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Spoiler Alert<\/strong>: For calm rivers and small lakes, the WS Pungo 105\u202fis the best value recreational kayak. If you\u2019re under 180 lb and you plan on doing recreational trips, you really can\u2019t go wrong with the Pungo. However, it\u2019s often out of stock so you might have to wait until next year to get yours\u2026]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things to consider before buying a Recreational Kayak<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If this is your first kayak, you should think about where you will be using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to paddle class 3 rivers you\u2019ll need a different kayak than the Pungo 105.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But for calm lakes, rivers, and swamps<\/strong>, the Pungo 105 will be a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, I would recommend not overthinking it<\/strong>, as most paddlers will change boats after a few years <\/strong>as their preferences change over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, recreational kayaks are very durable<\/strong> and can be sold at a good price on the second-hand market<\/strong>, so it\u2019s easy to upgrade to a better one later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about durability, please keep your kayak out of the sun when not in use<\/strong>. Otherwise, UV\u202frays may warp the hull over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, I have to warn you not to take this boat on open water<\/strong>. Even on calm days, you never know when the wind may turn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a wave hits you hard and you flip the boat, it will be extremely difficult to get back in if you can\u2019t touch the ground with your feet. Therefore, I\u2019d recommend staying within swimming distance of the shore at all times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The above is true for most recreational kayaks<\/a>, although we\u2019ll see some alternatives for open water at the end of this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

wilderness systems pungo 105 Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n
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