Traverseon SafeFloat 4-Chamber Inflatable Boat Set

For the price this boat feels solid, the thicker PVC skin can handle bumps against rocks and docks and the four chambers make it feel safer with kids. The foot pump and paddles get us on the water quickly and it packs flat enough to live in the trunk.

Took the two-person version out on a calm lake with my kid—felt stable getting in and out thanks to the wide tube and air-cushion floor. The PVC is noticeably thicker than cheap boats we’ve owned. Inflation/deflation is quick with the screw valves, and the paddles lock nicely for smoother strokes. Packs small for a trunk.

Our last inflatable sagged by noon; I wanted something that stayed firm. Four independent chambers kept the hull buoyant and steady when little feet shifted around. For our crew. Compared with our last inflatable, the skin felt substantial and handled shallow gravel without drama. For our crew. Large screw valves moved air quickly and the foot pump kept my hands clean by the shore. For our crew. Small wakes from passing paddlers did not unsettle it; first strokes felt natural. For our crew. Oar locks tracked strokes straight and the bow handle made short pulls along the bank simple. For our crew. We dried it at the car and the finish looked clean with almost no effort. For our crew. Deflation was neat; fold, press, and the bundle slid into the trunk beside the picnic bag. For our crew. The Double was right for one adult and one child on a slow river bend. For our crew. One tiny scrape near the bow was cosmetic and the kit stayed unused. For our crew. Most weekends we did pool games on Saturday and lake paddling on Sunday. For our crew.

As a grandparent I needed confidence more than speed, and this delivered. The multi-chamber layout took the rush out of small surprises and gave me time to paddle. For our crew. Compared with our last inflatable, the skin felt substantial and handled shallow gravel without drama. For our crew. Setup took only a few minutes; a twist at sunset gave a soft rush of air and the hull pressed flat. For our crew. A broad perimeter tube kept the side movement in check and the cushioned floor was kind to knees and backs. For our crew. The perimeter grab rope gave swimmers a sure place to hold as they slipped back in. For our crew. Sunscreen smears and lake dust wiped away with mild soap in a single pass. For our crew. The folded boat felt tidy and the carry from the parking bay to the shoreline was easy. For our crew. The Army Duo carried two adults on a lazy loop around the cove and felt composed. For our crew. I tried a practice patch at home and it bonded cleanly on a spare. For our crew. Calm water is the right habitat for this boat and it matched our pace. For our crew.

We split the cost with friends and now trade weekends at different ponds. Four independent chambers kept the hull buoyant and steady when little feet shifted around. For our crew. Compared with our last inflatable, the skin felt substantial and handled shallow gravel without drama. For our crew. Large screw valves moved air quickly and the foot pump kept my hands clean by the shore. For our crew. Two energetic kids climbed aboard without a wobble and the ride stayed composed for games. For our crew. Oar locks tracked strokes straight and the bow handle made short pulls along the bank simple. For our crew. We dried it at the car and the finish looked clean with almost no effort. For our crew. The folded boat felt tidy and the carry from the parking bay to the shoreline was easy. For our crew. The Army Duo carried two adults on a lazy loop around the cove and felt composed. For our crew. We did not need the repair kit, but having it in the box felt reassuring. For our crew. Most weekends we did pool games on Saturday and lake paddling on Sunday. For our crew.