NRS - Kaholo 145 Inflatable Tandem Kayak

Some days you want to paddle in peaceful solo silence. Other days you want a partner for the adventure. The Kaholo 145 is built for both — and it doesn't ask you to compromise on either.

At 14'5", this is the touring machine of the Kaholo family. It glides efficiently over open water, carries a full day's worth of gear (and then some), and converts from tandem to solo using the included aluminum hardware. Whether you're planning a multi-day trip through the Rideau or just chasing sunset on a Frontenac Provincial Park lake, the Kaholo 145 handles it beautifully.

The whole Kaholo lineup won the 2026 Paddling Magazine Industry Award for Best Sea/Touring Kayak — and the 145 is the model we'd point to if you asked us why.

At just under 33 lbs, it's remarkably light for a 14-and-a-half foot tandem kayak — easy enough for one person to carry to the water without help. When you're done paddling, the Leafield D7M valves make deflation fast and straightforward. The whole boat rolls down compactly using the included compression strap, fits into a carry bag, and tucks into your trunk, cottage storage room, or closet without taking over the space. No roof rack, no trailer, no logistical headache. Just grab it and go when conditions are right — and pack it away just as easily when the day's done.

What makes it great:

• Award-winning design — 2026 Paddling Magazine Industry Award, Best Sea/Touring Kayak
• Tandem/solo convertible — transitions easily using included aluminum hardware; two seats included so you're ready either way
• Z/Blend Core drop-stitch floor — woven construction gives you a rigid, stable platform that rolls up smaller and lighter than standard drop-stitch floors
• RF-welded overlapping seams — bulletproof air retention you can count on paddle after paddle, season after season
• Rugged PVC shell — handles Shield rock landings and gravel shores without complaint
• Fore/aft adjustable seats — slide to where you're comfortable and balanced
• Built-in water bottle holder — right where you can reach it, every time
• Bow and stern splash covers — protect your gear on open water or in chop
• Leafield D7M valves — compact, reliable, and easy to inflate and deflate

In the box: Kayak, 2 seats, Super 2 Pump, All-Water fin, repair kit, compression/carry strap, tandem-to-solo aluminum hardware

Best for: Couples and paddling partners, solo tourers who want the option to bring a friend, overnight trips, and cottagers who want one boat that does it all