American Made Kayaks, Canoes, & Rafts

If you’re searching for what kayaks, canoes, and rafts are made in the USA then you’ve come to the right place. Here I’ve researched and compiled a directory to all of the American made watersport manufacturers I could find. If you know of more then please let me know!

Alpacka Raft

www.alpackaraft.com – The gold standard of packrafts. I highly recommend Alpacka packrafts.

Bending Branches

www.bendingbranches.com – Kayak, canoe, and SUP paddles.

Dagger

www.dagger.com – Kayaks.

Eddyline Kayaks

www.eddyline.com – Kayaks.

Evoke

available at www.sportsmans.com – Recreational and fishing kayaks.

Hurricane Kayaks

www.hurricaneaquasports.com – Kayaks.

Jackson Kayak

www.jacksonkayak.com – Kayaks.

Kokatat

www.kokatat.com – Much of their kayaking apparel and PFD’s are made in the USA.

Lincoln

www.paddlelincoln.com – Canoes and kayaks.

LiquidLogic Kayaks

www.liquidlogickayaks.com – Kayaks.

Mad River Canoe

www.madrivercanoe.com – Canoes.

Native Watercraft

www.nativewatercraft.com – Fishing kayaks.

Old Town Canoes and Kayaks

www.oldtowncanoe.com – Canoes and kayaks.

Perception

www.perceptionkayaks.com – Kayaks.

Seals

www.sealsskirts.com – Kayak spray skirts.

Sun Dolphin

www.sundolphin.com – Recreational kayaks, fishing kayaks, and pedal boats.

Wave Sport Kayaks

www.wavesport.com – Kayaks.

Werner Paddles

www.wernerpaddles.com – Paddles for kayaking and paddle boarding.

Wilderness Systems

www.wildernesssystems.com – Kayaks.

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