r/Kayaking

180k members
r/Kayaking is a subreddit with 180k members. The community frequently discusses kayak, kayaking, looking for, paddle, and river, and they frequently recommend/review kayak, inflatable kayak, and kayaks, and the most common flair used is pictures, videos, question/advice -- boat recommendations, question/advice -- general, and blog/self-promo.
All things paddling related! Kayaks, canoes, even SUPs are welcome -- this is your place to post your paddling photos, ask your gear questions, share your experiences, or just be a part of the paddling community!

Popular Topics in r/Kayaking

#1

Kayak

155 posts
#2

Kayaking

93 posts
#3

Looking For

41 posts
#4

Paddle

39 posts
#5

River

37 posts
#6

Hard Time

25 posts
#7

Paddling

24 posts
#8

Hate

15 posts
#9

Lake

12 posts
#10

Storage

11 posts

Products Discussed in r/Kayaking

Kayak

194 reviews
#1
Perception
4.4 from 17 reviews
#2
Wilderness Systems
4.5 from 15 reviews
#3
Pelican
4.0 from 11 reviews

Inflatable Kayak

192 reviews
#1
Sea Eagle
4.5 from 39 reviews
#2
Advanced Elements
4.2 from 38 reviews
#3
Intex
3.2 from 29 reviews

Kayaks

174 reviews
#1
Wilderness Systems
4.5 from 13 reviews
#2
Perception
4.3 from 12 reviews
#3
Hobie
5.0 from 8 reviews

Flair Used in r/Kayaking

#1
Pictures
: "Being able to do this after work is a privilege. Isfjorden, Norway"
132 posts
#2
Videos
: "Meanwhile at Skookumchuck Narrows…"
33 posts
#3
Question/Advice -- Boat Recommendations
: "Does anyone know what these are and what they may be worth?"
12 posts
#4
Question/Advice -- General
: "Picked up a second kayak and realized the hulls look completely different. Can someone explain the difference?"
7 posts
#5
Blog/Self-Promo
: "Safety reminder, don't pick up unknown snakes with your paddle, lol."
5 posts
#6
Question/Advice -- Beginners
: "Kayaking has brought a much needed relief to my life"
3 posts
#7
Safety
: "When you want to know the water temperature"
3 posts
#8
Question/Advice -- Transportation/Roof Racks
: "Brand new to kayaking"
2 posts
#9
Subreddit feedback/Suggestions
: "Yearly Reminder"
1 post
#10
Question/Advice -- Sea Kayaking
: "How to sit for 24 hours"
1 post

Member Growth in r/Kayaking

Yearly
+19k members(12.1%)

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Last updated: June 14, 2026