Lifetime Palisade 10 ft Sit-On-Top Kayak vs Pelican Argo 100X Kayak

Buy the Lifetime Palisade if fishing is the point: it comes with two flush-mounted rod holders, two accessory mounting tracks, front and rear bungees and a paddle keeper, and owners rate it 4.8 out of 5. Buy the Pelican Argo 100X if you want a lighter, simpler recreational kayak: it weighs 40 lb against 54 lb, carries a higher stated capacity and uses Pelican's proven Ram-X hull. Both are stable 10 ft sit-on-tops for lakes and calm water. The Palisade is the more outfitted boat; the Argo is the easier one to carry and store.

• Choose the Lifetime Palisade if you plan to fish from your kayak and want rod holders, mounting tracks and gear bungees built in.
• Choose the Pelican Argo 100X if you want a lighter, stable recreational kayak for lakes and slow rivers with less to haul around.