AIRE Outfitter II Inflatable Kayak Review

The AIRE Outfitter II Inflatable Kayak is adding the awesome fifth choice to their existing Lynx II, Super Lynx, Tomcat 2, and Strike II models. The large diameter of its tube and the low position of the seat make the two-person white water kayak the most stable and forgiving of Outfitter AIRE. It plows through the white waters and is perfect for beginner kayakers or great water experts who need a strong boat. The large diameter of the tube also increases the loading capacity of the kayaks and the additional transmission belts in 17 sets of loading loops for overnight trips and river expeditions are excellent. More so, this inflatable also has comfortable cheetah seats that offer excellent back support and feature backloading pockets to pack water, snacks, or extra layers.

Strange AIRE Outfitter II Inflatable white water kayak

This model looks much weirder than you realize from the AIRE photos. As the name suggests, it has been geared towards commercial crews that provide “duckies” for their customers to use on the rivers from which they operate. As a general rule, those customers will be the happiest if they do not do unintentional swimming in the high seas. The easiest way to prevent this during tagged travel is to make sure the inflatable kayak you are paddling is as stable as possible. The best way to make a stable boat is with a wide hull and a deep seating position.

When it comes to it, out of the four well knows AIRE & Tributary tandem white water models (Strike 2, Lynx II, Tomcat II and “O-2”, Super Lynx resistance, because it is more of a hybrid than just a riverboat), Outfitter II has appeared firmly as a best-selling model and every buyer we spoke to was delighted with this boat. As you might know, deep inflatable kayaks, such as the AIRE Outfitter II, ask you to raise your elbows a little higher when paddling, but apart from that minor flaw, the feedback for this boat has so far been 100% positive. Outfitter’s tandem and solo are geared towards the Hyside Padillac market, maybe a little shameless, but one thing that AIRE has really improved over Hyside is the profile of the bottom of the Outfitter. Unlike Padillac, it is almost flat. This makes the boat float higher, increases the payload, and makes it much less prone to clinging to stones or tangling eddy currents. Outfitter II is also faster than Padillac, about the same as a Lynx II, and only slightly slower than Strike II. If you compared it to a Strike II with 450 pounds on board, the Outfitter tandem would definitely be faster.

AIRE Outfitter II inflatable kayak in white water

The tandem equipment we measured has a width of 40 ″ (one inch less than AIRE shows), a length of 12.4 ″, 46 pounds, with 12-1 / 2 ″ tubes, and has about 525 pounds sterling. IK in tandem water below 13 ′. We know that Sea Eagle has very high figures for their 380 and 420 models, but they only have these weights if the closing plugs are closed. In self-rescue mode, they have quite low capabilities.

Although the AIRE Outfitter II white water inflatable kayak is priced the same as the Lynx II, it obviously has nicer lifting handles, larger bras, and a large spring-loaded towing ring D, not found on the Lynx II. With your UPS/accessory allowance, shipping will be free to any destination in the lower 48 states. They are available in the same five colors as all other AIRE kayaks made in the U.S. which are red, dark green, orange, yellow, light blue, and if you can wait a while, dark purple may also be available. Thus, we recommend you check to be sure.

Specifications:

Best uses: white water, day trips, camping, river adventures throughout the day
Brand: Aire
Number of paddlers: 2
Statistics: length 12 ‘5 “, width 41”, weight 46 lbs, load capacity 525 lbs
Included accessories: Carrying case, inflatable seats, repair set, user manual
Kayak material: 1100 denari PVC, urethane air cells
Pros: Stable, robust, easy to lift, comfortable, excellent handling, compact, easy to get in and out, 10 years warranty
Cons: built more for stability than for play

Final thoughts

If stability and top quality are your main concern, then Aire Outfitter II Inflatable Kayak makes a fantastic choice. It is especially great for families, brand new kayakers, fishing, and fun adventures throughout the day. With a 10-year warranty, if your skill level exceeds this kayak, you can probably resell it at a good price and switch to a higher performance white water inflatable kayak.