L.L. Bean
Most people are familiar with this longtime Maine catalog retailer. Their shopping site offers plenty of tips and buying advice as well as kayaks, canoes, paddling gear, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, cycling, and winter sporting gear, along with men's and women's outdoor apparel and car racks, carriers and trailers, all being offered with L.L.Bean's famous 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

No matter your degree of expertise, their helpful kayak guide makes it easye to find the kayak that fits your needs. They have kayaks for smaller protected waters (ponds, small lakes and slow-moving rivers), larger protected waters (lakes, rivers, coastal shorelines and protected ocean bays) and for open water. You can shop for a specially-priced package (kayak, paddle and storage cover) or just for the kayak.