Inflatable kayaks: easy to use and light. Inflatable kayaks are generally a lot sturdier than most people would imagine. Generally the mental image that comes to mind when "inflatable kayak" is said is one that looks like an inflatable toy. However, this is far from the case and in fact, some of these inflatable kayaks can even be used for whitewater touring. There are a few benefits to inflatable kayaks that should probably be mentioned first, however. These benefits probably seem relatively.