Affordable Gear List for Inflatable Kayaking
Speaking as someone who hates his seats … don’t get cheap seats. They’re not worth it. My seats are simple inflatables, like a kid’s water wings. They just never hold air for more than an hour or two. Then I get to sit in 2 inches of frigid water for the rest of the trip, cursing my cheapskate-ness.
Your seat should strap or buckle in place. And it should have excellent back support. These are both critical features for rough water and long excursions.