I really do wish Itiwit would make a smaller pump that can do 10psi and has removable base and handle. The recommended one does over 20psi, complete overkill, and takes up far more space than it needs to. I'd love to see a set of dry-bags conforming to the boat's shape, too - including a big one to stuff up the front with clothes, pasta, and other light stuff for really long trips.
Thank you , i'am not close to camping more day-trip with a Motorbike (incl. Motorbike gear&helmet) in NL-quite river/canal ...and turn back to the point where the start was but i saw few videos at Decathlon channel and this package is huge
Just discovered your Channel Stevie. I’d never considered an inflatable for a touring kayak before but your previous review on this particular model and now this review on its storage capacity has convinced me to place an order. I’ve subscribed as well. Many thanks.
Stevie, Great video. I just did a multi-day trip around a sea coastline, and one thing I did find is in non calm waters the addittional weight / distriubution meant I came a cropper a few times and its a right ballache to try and empty it of water. I found heavier bags at the back works better. (I had to remove 4 x dry bags which then floated away - so next time I'll definitely think of a way somehow around this.Suggestions welcomed!). A spray deck is fine but I'd definitely recommend taking a large car sponge with you - When you flip it becomes a nightmare to try and get yourself right again. Oh final thing for the sea - get yourself a mini sea anchor, saved my bacon as I was being pushed towards the rocks!
Wonderful vids! Love the way you present the information. Excellent production values. Oh and the short snippets of non related footage (like the duck or the lifeguard sign in your other video) give your videos a good vibe! Well done sir!
That's brilliant. I'm impressed that you can fit enough for a camping trip in it when I usually fill it full of gear for a single day out! I do own the dry bag that sits on the front but found it rather raised the centre of gravity, so it usually goes in the back compartment. Good idea about putting the pump in the bow, I'll try that next time.
Thanks Dominic. Yeah I did wonder about that Itiwit dry bag on the deck because it is a 30l which is pretty hefty, and the boat is fairly tippy as it is.
You forgot to store the kayak's bag itself, it actually takes quite a bit of space and you always have to take it with you... I never know where to put mine :) Great kayak though, I love mine.
@@miami3863 you don't. If you arrive to the water by foot, and its a reasonable hike where you either can't/won't make it back to your car or didn't bring a car in the first place then sure. Otherwise you can either set up the yak at the car and walk it to the water, or walk the bag back to your car for storage before moving on to your trip. Really depends on the situation, but if you're taking it on a camp trip theres no way you're carrying your kayak AND camping equipment without a vehicle near by or multiple trips to/from a vehicle anyway unless you're going to load up like a pack mule
I did a 4 nights touring with that kayak, and I could load all my ultralight gear, warm clothes and food with me, but its tight. I would strap the pump and my extra paddle on top of the stern, put most of my clothes in the 30L Itiwit bag that goes over the bow, the camping gear would just fit inside the bow and this would leave some space inside the stern for food, cooking gear, water. If you need to bring the kayak's bag, it also use up quite a lot of space.
@@StevieWyatt Slightly, but when the kayak is full of gear, it also become heavier and so more stable. Small note that it does restrict a little bit the freedom of movement for paddling.
You must have brought a lot of gear, clothes and food with you. I can pack all my things in a 50L backpack when I go long distance hiking in the warm months and 70L when it's cold. 30L of clothes is way too much, you need to get some lightweight camping gear instead. Clothes shouldn't take up more than 10L in the warm months and 20L in the winter. 30L for the shelter and sleeping bag in the summer, 40L in the winter and the remaining 10L is for food, cooking gear, first aid kid and so on. And that's without any expensive ultralight gear. Just Decathlon and Naturehike gear for the most part.
@@yarpenzigrin1893 You really can't compare a 50L backpack to 30L waterproof bag, the later being much smaller has it doesn't have all the extra pockets and it can't be overfill. Also, a full 50L backpack wouldn't fit inside the kayak, and you need to use waterproof bag as everything will get wet. I did bring some warm sleeping bag and clothes as nights were cold, and food for 5 days. Dont forget to carry the kayak's bag, the pump, an extra paddle, potentially a trolley, etc. I did mention that most of my gear is on the budget UL side : 1kg tent, 400g mattress, butane stove, etc.
@@nicolaslemay I'm not sure I understood you correctly. Was your gear 30L altogether of just the clothes? In the video he puts a 30L and a 20L drybag inside the rear compartment so all the gear that fits in my 50L backpack would have fitted inside those bags. Most people mount the trolley on the rear deck and the extra paddle on the front deck. The kayak's bag with the pump should fit in the front of the boat.
Thanks for the video! :) I see you got way past the 250 subs. :D Say... Would you rexommend this boat for rivers like the Loire or is it too small? I only had a sea kajak (Boreal Fjell) which seems oversized for the river - I used it to paddle the Danube back then. Do you think the Itiwit could handle a 2-3 weeks trip restocking supplies every other day?
Thanks for the great video 👍 You are very efficiënt in using the space in the boat. I wonder: I'm 1 m 92 cm. Will this boat fit for me and is there enough legroom, still having the possibility tot store some luggage in the bowl?
Thanks so much! The taller you are the less room you'd have in the bow as you'd have to push the foot-pegs down further towards the boat. You'd definitely fit in the boat, but you'd have less storage space in the bow. If you can get to a Decathlon store, sometimes they have these set up in store so you can try out the 'fit'
Good question. It's a struggle but I manage it (see some of my other videos where I lug all this on the train!). A bit of struggle and effort each end is worth it for me once I get on the water. Also it's so much easier if you have a car
People will need to keep in mind that the whole payload of the kayak is 125kg so if your a big boy or girl you are really limited to how much you can take
@@yarpenzigrin1893 ah right I see what you mean and your right about that,I am talking about bigger people here like in my original post and I would assume they would make the kayak more top heavy.
On my last trip I just rolled it up and stuffed it in the back with the pump and 30l dry bag, and put my 20l in the bow. I also crammed a bunch of camera gear in there too. Was bit over-loaded, but it was fine for a calm river!
I put the pump in the bow of the boat and it fits quite well. But strapping it to the back is also a good idea, hadn't thought of that. The bag I just roll up and stuff it in as best I can, with varying results depending on how much other stuff I'm taking!
I have seen a lot of people saying it's very unstable especially when you're just sat floaty. Do you agree? Would love to know what you think as I'm thinking about getting one
No it's totally fine, you can stop and take breaks on the water no problem. It was the earlier versions of the X500 that were V shaped and quite tippy, the latest ones (version 2) have a flatter bottom around the cockpit so stable at low speed or when stationary
Are these fully dropped stitch construction & can anyone please tell me if these ship to Canada? Also, are the tandem versions convertible for one paddler (central seat position option) for ease of handling/paddling/tracking for carrying more cargo for longer excursions? We have several decent options for inflatable kayaks in North America/Canada but thus far I have not seen the Itiwit inflatable kayaks here. as an option. Thx in advance for any info or advice. Cheers from the West Coast of Canada.
The X500 is full drop stitch. The tandem has 2 fixed cockpit positions, so cannot be paddled from the centre (but most inflatable kayaks handle better with the paddler towards the rear)
I really do wish Itiwit would make a smaller pump that can do 10psi and has removable base and handle. The recommended one does over 20psi, complete overkill, and takes up far more space than it needs to. I'd love to see a set of dry-bags conforming to the boat's shape, too - including a big one to stuff up the front with clothes, pasta, and other light stuff for really long trips.
Really like how thorough you are.. and didn’t expect so much gear can be stored
Good video, thank you. Advanced Frame does the job for me, but I like the look of this X500.
I have the same kayak and love it, suits my needs because I can’t store a hard shell. Great video ✌️
Thanks! I love my X500, It's great that I can just get on the train with it and not worry about where I leave the car and all that
Thank you , i'am not close to camping more day-trip with a Motorbike (incl. Motorbike gear&helmet) in NL-quite river/canal ...and turn back to the point where the start was but i saw few videos at Decathlon channel and this package is huge
Fun and useful video about itiwit kayak.
question in my mind is answered. Thanks.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Just discovered your Channel Stevie. I’d never considered an inflatable for a touring kayak before but your previous review on this particular model and now this review on its storage capacity has convinced me to place an order. I’ve subscribed as well. Many thanks.
Thanks very much 🙏
Also share your thoughts of the kayak after some tours. ^^
Stevie, Great video. I just did a multi-day trip around a sea coastline, and one thing I did find is in non calm waters the addittional weight / distriubution meant I came a cropper a few times and its a right ballache to try and empty it of water. I found heavier bags at the back works better. (I had to remove 4 x dry bags which then floated away - so next time I'll definitely think of a way somehow around this.Suggestions welcomed!). A spray deck is fine but I'd definitely recommend taking a large car sponge with you - When you flip it becomes a nightmare to try and get yourself right again. Oh final thing for the sea - get yourself a mini sea anchor, saved my bacon as I was being pushed towards the rocks!
Wonderful vids! Love the way you present the information. Excellent production values. Oh and the short snippets of non related footage (like the duck or the lifeguard sign in your other video) give your videos a good vibe!
Well done sir!
Thanks so much!
Surprisingly spacious, thanks for the demo
That's brilliant. I'm impressed that you can fit enough for a camping trip in it when I usually fill it full of gear for a single day out! I do own the dry bag that sits on the front but found it rather raised the centre of gravity, so it usually goes in the back compartment. Good idea about putting the pump in the bow, I'll try that next time.
Thanks Dominic. Yeah I did wonder about that Itiwit dry bag on the deck because it is a 30l which is pretty hefty, and the boat is fairly tippy as it is.
I love it.
Thank you 🙏
@@StevieWyatt I am considering buying this kayak!
Thanks buddy. Really helped
You forgot to store the kayak's bag itself, it actually takes quite a bit of space and you always have to take it with you... I never know where to put mine :) Great kayak though, I love mine.
Why do you always have to take it with you?
@@miami3863 you don't. If you arrive to the water by foot, and its a reasonable hike where you either can't/won't make it back to your car or didn't bring a car in the first place then sure. Otherwise you can either set up the yak at the car and walk it to the water, or walk the bag back to your car for storage before moving on to your trip. Really depends on the situation, but if you're taking it on a camp trip theres no way you're carrying your kayak AND camping equipment without a vehicle near by or multiple trips to/from a vehicle anyway unless you're going to load up like a pack mule
Thanks a lot for this video! Looks like enough space for a weekend trip.
I did a 4 nights touring with that kayak, and I could load all my ultralight gear, warm clothes and food with me, but its tight. I would strap the pump and my extra paddle on top of the stern, put most of my clothes in the 30L Itiwit bag that goes over the bow, the camping gear would just fit inside the bow and this would leave some space inside the stern for food, cooking gear, water. If you need to bring the kayak's bag, it also use up quite a lot of space.
Awesome, did you find having a 30l bag on the deck affected stability at all?
@@StevieWyatt Slightly, but when the kayak is full of gear, it also become heavier and so more stable. Small note that it does restrict a little bit the freedom of movement for paddling.
You must have brought a lot of gear, clothes and food with you. I can pack all my things in a 50L backpack when I go long distance hiking in the warm months and 70L when it's cold. 30L of clothes is way too much, you need to get some lightweight camping gear instead. Clothes shouldn't take up more than 10L in the warm months and 20L in the winter. 30L for the shelter and sleeping bag in the summer, 40L in the winter and the remaining 10L is for food, cooking gear, first aid kid and so on. And that's without any expensive ultralight gear. Just Decathlon and Naturehike gear for the most part.
@@yarpenzigrin1893 You really can't compare a 50L backpack to 30L waterproof bag, the later being much smaller has it doesn't have all the extra pockets and it can't be overfill. Also, a full 50L backpack wouldn't fit inside the kayak, and you need to use waterproof bag as everything will get wet. I did bring some warm sleeping bag and clothes as nights were cold, and food for 5 days. Dont forget to carry the kayak's bag, the pump, an extra paddle, potentially a trolley, etc. I did mention that most of my gear is on the budget UL side : 1kg tent, 400g mattress, butane stove, etc.
@@nicolaslemay I'm not sure I understood you correctly. Was your gear 30L altogether of just the clothes? In the video he puts a 30L and a 20L drybag inside the rear compartment so all the gear that fits in my 50L backpack would have fitted inside those bags. Most people mount the trolley on the rear deck and the extra paddle on the front deck. The kayak's bag with the pump should fit in the front of the boat.
Nice informative playlist, really cool!! I ll buy one too. Keep working on your "paddler's box"...😘
Thanks very much. Yes, I do need to work on my technique a bit 🙂
great video :) Just got the same kayak and am really excited to do some touring!
Thanks very much, I wish I could do more at the moment but as soon as it's spring I'll be gone every weekend!
Für eine Tagestour mit Übernachtung fehlen mindestens noch 3-4 Liter Wasser 👌
👍 Very good informations. 👍 Thank you, Stevie.
You're welcome, thanks for watching Edi
Very useful. Thanks.
thanks for this SW, you perfectly covered everything we needed to know. John and Helen
Very nice videos. Keep it up. Wish you all the best
Thanks very much 🙏
Thanks for the video! :) I see you got way past the 250 subs. :D Say... Would you rexommend this boat for rivers like the Loire or is it too small? I only had a sea kajak (Boreal Fjell) which seems oversized for the river - I used it to paddle the Danube back then. Do you think the Itiwit could handle a 2-3 weeks trip restocking supplies every other day?
Another great video 👍
Thanks Andrew!
É do melhor, aprendi muito, acho que neste Verão vou adquirir um caiaque Kayak insuflável Drop Stitch alta pressão Strenfit X500 1. abraços!
Great video. I’m going to do a similar one for our mongol rally trip :-)
It's all about ultralight and minimalism
@@StevieWyatt we bought a kitchen sink / hot shower combo boiler ….. 🙄🤭
Thanks for the great video 👍 You are very efficiënt in using the space in the boat. I wonder: I'm 1 m 92 cm. Will this boat fit for me and is there enough legroom, still having the possibility tot store some luggage in the bowl?
Thanks so much! The taller you are the less room you'd have in the bow as you'd have to push the foot-pegs down further towards the boat. You'd definitely fit in the boat, but you'd have less storage space in the bow. If you can get to a Decathlon store, sometimes they have these set up in store so you can try out the 'fit'
Nice video, thank you! Would recommend it for sea touring/expeditions?
nice one..
Thanks!
Nice video. But the question is, how can you carry these items while you are carrying the kayak in its backpack?
Good question. It's a struggle but I manage it (see some of my other videos where I lug all this on the train!). A bit of struggle and effort each end is worth it for me once I get on the water. Also it's so much easier if you have a car
People will need to keep in mind that the whole payload of the kayak is 125kg so if your a big boy or girl you are really limited to how much you can take
That's the recommended weight but it won't sink, it will just sit lower in the water if you load it up with 10kg more.
@@yarpenzigrin1893 no it won’t sink because it is inflatable but it will be much more likely to capsize as it’s prone to capsizing to start with
@@stephenlambert9826 I'm not sure about that. I think that if it sits lower in the water it's actually more stable.
@@yarpenzigrin1893 ah right I see what you mean and your right about that,I am talking about bigger people here like in my original post and I would assume they would make the kayak more top heavy.
@@stephenlambert9826 I agree, this kayak definitely isn't for obese people. It's not a beginner kayak either.
Nice use of space! Where do you store the carrying backpack in this case? Left on land?
On my last trip I just rolled it up and stuffed it in the back with the pump and 30l dry bag, and put my 20l in the bow. I also crammed a bunch of camera gear in there too. Was bit over-loaded, but it was fine for a calm river!
but where to put the pump an bag in multiday trips // outside back chamber is what i do
I put the pump in the bow of the boat and it fits quite well. But strapping it to the back is also a good idea, hadn't thought of that.
The bag I just roll up and stuff it in as best I can, with varying results depending on how much other stuff I'm taking!
Twee tot drie keer zo snel ALS nu. Laten we de Nederlandse taal ook koesteren.
I have seen a lot of people saying it's very unstable especially when you're just sat floaty. Do you agree? Would love to know what you think as I'm thinking about getting one
No it's totally fine, you can stop and take breaks on the water no problem. It was the earlier versions of the X500 that were V shaped and quite tippy, the latest ones (version 2) have a flatter bottom around the cockpit so stable at low speed or when stationary
@@StevieWyatt Thank you 👍👍👍
Are these fully dropped stitch construction & can anyone please tell me if these ship to Canada? Also, are the tandem versions convertible for one paddler (central seat position option) for ease of handling/paddling/tracking for carrying more cargo for longer excursions?
We have several decent options for inflatable kayaks in North America/Canada but thus far I have not seen the Itiwit inflatable kayaks here. as an option. Thx in advance for any info or advice. Cheers from the West Coast of Canada.
The X500 is full drop stitch. The tandem has 2 fixed cockpit positions, so cannot be paddled from the centre (but most inflatable kayaks handle better with the paddler towards the rear)
How tall are you? Would you recommend the boat for 190 cm?
You forgot to pack the duck...
Yes, that is not really a touring kayak if you are heavier than 60-70kg.
Nice demo thanks. Not gonna lie, music v annoying
Thanks, it's good to have feedback like that