Travel Canoe 16

Already sent in some good photos with my dog at the bow enjoying the canoe. My ONLY observation about the canoe is the difficulty in folding. Firstly the online video is for a different configuration that what I received, and the instructions have a little tell-tale clue about how to fold the canoe, but the QR code on the same instructions take you to the old configuration video (on your website). It took me 2 hours to figure out with a lot of swearing as I couldn’t mimic the video, until I spotted the different in the instructions. That said, now I am aware, I would appreciate some advice, as I fear, when folding, if a fold-kink occurs in the side wall when folding (i.e. not perfectly kink free) will that damage the drop stitches or the wall itself if left packed with any fold kinks. Folding kink free takes about 10 times longer than without kinks. Your video (for the other configuration) makes it look sooooo easy to fold without any kinks. Perhaps the canoe becomes easier to fold after several uses?

I purchased this boat to get out on the water with the family, and it accommodates us perfectly. Inflating the boat and attaching the seats is pretty quick, even with the manual pump...but the included electric pump really makes quick work of it. Once the boat is inflated to pressure and has the 3 seats in place it is really rigid and was rather stable. Like any canoe it gets pushed around by the wind a bit, but it dealt with white caps from long shore windows without issue. We really have enjoyed exploring local waterways that wouldn't be possible for all 3 of us. It took some time to figure out how to fold it up, but after a few times it gets easier. It is quite heavy though. The included paddles are great, however picked up a 260cm Bending Branches kayak paddle and it was a game changer, no more fighting with the other occupants over their inconsistent paddling. I can maneuver the boat pretty well by myself with the kayak paddle, and then grab the canoe paddle if I really want to dig in.

My wife and I are in our 60's. We haul two Hobie Mirage Drive kayaks on the top of our 3/4 ton heavy duty pickup truck. We needed something that we could take our dog and/or grand children with us. The TC16 is large enough for that. We bought the Wood/Web seats electric pump for three package. My review is similar to others and I feel it is very important buyers understand what they are going to get. Pros - Well made! Easy to paddle and easily cuts through waves. Relatively fast. Lots of room. Easy to assemble and take down/fold up. Just follow the directions!

Overall, my wife and I are pleased with the inflatable canoe, and impressed with its design and capabilities. It is stable, responsive, easy to maneuver, and able to carry a respectable load of camping equipment, which is what we use it for. As an inflatable boat, it is unique, and we get a lot of positive comments from onlookers. The hand pump is adequate for inflation, though it is a bit tiring. We have only two negatives: It is heavy. We are in our 70s, and while we are in good shape, the boat is something of a struggle to move around, particularly when deflated, as the carrying bag appears to be poorly designed. Folding the deflated boat is also a trial, as it not nearly as simple or easy as it appears in your online video (which seems to depict an earlier version of this boat). Try as we might, we never seem to be able to get it folded neatly.