Along with the main kayak body itself, the Tucktec kit also includes an adjustable seat and padded footrest, foam sponsons along the sides, a paddle, a dry bag, and a retractable skeg (a rear ...

It’s short (12.5 feet), with a retractable skeg and enough storage space for a carefully packed multi-day trip. It costs $900.

First up, Perception’s Enduro 12.5 ($940; www.kayaker.com). It’s a moderately small boat that has a retractable skeg (rudder) that can be deployed in calm water and pulled up in rougher stuff.