WATERCRAFT - Backcountry North | Outdoor Gear in Traverse City, MI https://backcountrynorth.com/product-tag/watercraft Travel. Paddle. Camp. Explore. Sat, 30 May 2026 05:50:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://backcountrynorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-BcNLogo-e1551872108406-90x90.png WATERCRAFT - Backcountry North | Outdoor Gear in Traverse City, MI https://backcountrynorth.com/product-tag/watercraft 32 32 Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Kayak https://backcountrynorth.com/product/wilderness-systems-tempest-165-kayak Tue, 16 May 2023 16:11:59 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/wilderness-systems-tempest-165-kayak The Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Kayak is built for touring and sea kayaking, and it leads in the comfort category.

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Intentionally designed for paddlers of all sizes to take their sea kayaking prowess to the next level, the award-winning Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Kayak series delivers a signature performance like no other. The industry-leading comfort of the Phase 3® AirPro seating system combined with an unmatched capacity enables you to travel farther and achieve more, while the TruTrak adjustable skeg system allows you to seamlessly transfer from straight-tracking to supreme maneuverability.

The Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Touring Kayak offers signature expedition kayak performance.

Features
  • Adjustable TruTrak Skeg with cockpit control to stay on course in current and wind
  • Dry storage hatches keep your gear safe and dry
  • Foam bulkheads add extra buoyancy on the water
  • The most comfortable kayak seat out there. Fully adjustable. Mesh fabric covers honeycomb-vented, ergonomic 3D foam allowing for greater airflow to keep you cool while supporting the lower back
  • Thigh and knee braces for comfortable support and optimal boat control
  • Large, padded foot rests for support and comfort. Easy to adjust locking lever to accommodate paddlers of different heights
  • Bungee cord lashes in front and rear to secure gear of any shape or size with reflective safety lines for low-light visibility and ease of re-entry
  • Molded-in compass recess to keep your compass dry and visible
  • Ergonomic handles make carrying more comfortable
Specifications
Length: 16ft 6in / 503 CM
Width: 21.5in / 55 CM
Weight: 55 LBS / 25 KG
Weight Capacity: 300 LBS / 136 KG

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]]> Native Ultimate FX 12 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/native-ultimate-fx-12 Tue, 16 May 2023 14:51:56 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/native-ultimate-fx-12 Great for fishing, hunting, camping, and recreation, the Native Ultimate FX 12 covers most outdoor adventures.

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This hybrid fishing kayak offers the best of a canoe and a kayak with sturdy standing ability and easy loading. These unique features gives the Ultimate FX Series a cult-like following. Fore- and- aft multi-adjustable seating provide for proper trim, plus high and low seating positions allow you to paddle out of the wind in the low position and simply lift and relocate for a high fishing/sight-casting positions.

The patented, redesigned Tunnel Hull allows more foot comfort when standing and unmatched stability. This hybrid canoe/kayak is suited for bays, lakes and slow-moving rivers. Its open canoe-like cockpit offers ease of loading and unloading and makes this one of the premier fishing, hunting and camping kayaks on the water.

Features
  • Hi / Low, Hand-Sewn Seating with Forward and Aft Adjusting
  • Seat Base with Storage and Cup Holder
  • Open Bow and Stern Storage with Bungees
  • One Tight Line Anchor Trolley
  • Adjustable Foot Braces
  • Padded Carry Handles
  • Sharp bow entry for tracking
  • Tunnel hull for ultra stability and tracking
  • Sharp Stern exit for tracking
Specifications
Length: 12ft 2in / 465cm
Width: 30.5in / 77 cm
Weight: 60 lbs / 27.2 kg
Fully Rigged Weight: 65 lbs / 29.5 kg

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]]> Liquid Logic Remix XP 10 Kayak https://backcountrynorth.com/product/liquid-logic-remix-xp-10-kayak Tue, 16 May 2023 14:12:01 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/liquid-logic-remix-xp-10-kayak Perfect for the Platte, Betsie, and even the Boardman Rivers, the Liquid Logic Remix XP 10 Kayak handles rapids to smooth glassy lakes and back with ease.

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he Remix XP is an extension of the popular river runner series and although its roots are firmly planted in whitewater the XP's extended waterline allows it to cruise the flats with ease. The XP has an integral skeg which when deployed offers superb tracking but with the skeg tucked away the XP offers the agility needed to excel on whitewater.

Features
  • Tough polyethylene hull resists abrasion and impact
  • No matter your level of experience
  • Slight V-shaped hull, a long waterline and channelized hull enhances the speed of the Remix XP 10 on slow-moving rivers and lakes
  • Can also navigate through waves on rivers and turbulent waters thanks to its upturned bow with lots of rocker
  • Polypropylene honeycomb fabric creates a comfortable pad with 2 layers of support in seat and backrest
  • UV- and water-resistant seat drains water, vents moisture and cushions to ensure comfort on the water
  • Ratcheting backband adjusts to fit comfortably without pressure, and backband may be pushed out of the way to access the storage area behind seat
  • Seat also includes adjustable hip pads and thigh braces
  • Console stores 2 water bottles and can be completely removed to access storage space in bow
  • Adjustable foot pegs
  • Retractable skeg promotes straight tracking in the water; skeg is spring-loaded and folds up into board if you hit bottom
  • Large rear hatch stashes day-tripping gear and is accessible from the cockpit
  • Bungee rigging on bow and stern stores accessories
  • Soft carry handles at bow and stern
Specifications
Best Use: Whitewater Class 1 – 4 and smooth lakes
Length: 10 ft 3 in
Width: 28 in
Weight: 49 lbs
Hight: 13.5 in
Tracking System: Retractable Skeg
Materials
Body: Polyethylene, Seat: Foam
Weight Capacity
Weight limit: 300 lbs

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]]> Perception Prodigy XS Kayak https://backcountrynorth.com/product/perception-prodigy-xs-kayak Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:41:53 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/perception-prodigy-xs-kayak The Perception Prodigy XS Kayak is a kids kayak that is great for beginner paddlers. At 10 feet in length and only 26 pounds this kayak is easy to transport and store for your kiddos.

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The Perception Prodigy series of sit-in kayaks are for beginners to intermediates who want a boat that makes paddling easy. Perfect for enjoying flat or slow-moving waters, the exceptionally stable, easy-turning design gives new paddlers a boat that will grow with them as their skills progress. It’s lightweight and compact so it’s easy to carry and easy to store, and the best feature of all is that it’s easy to afford. The Perception Prodigy XS kayak is built for kids and sets the standard for confidence-building stability, comfort, and performance. The sit-in design protects from the elements and lowers the kayak’s center of gravity to further enhance stability. The most comfortable kids kayak available, the Prodigy XS features a re-engineered seat and cockpit to keep little ones secure for effortless paddling. Integrated floatation makes it one of the safest kayaks on the water; it’s also lightweight and easy to carry. Always keep your child's safety in mind around water. Proudly designed, molded, and hand-assembled in the USA.

Features
Drain Plug
Best-in-class comfort
Leg Padding
Spacious Cockpit
Room to grow
Bungee cord
Easy to Cary at 26 lbs
Easy transport
Leak-proof one-piece construction
Permanent U.S. Coast Guard compliant hull identification number
Built-in buoyancy
Back-friendly seats
All-day comfort
Easy to enter/exit
Highest UV, impact and abrasion resistance
Proprietary high-density polyethylene
Industry-leading rotational molding process
Wear-proof colors and graphics
Specifications
Length: 10 ft
Width: 23 in
Deck Height: 10.5 in
Cockpit Size: 18 x 28 in
Weight: 26 lbs
Weight Limit: 150 lbs

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]]> Liquid Logic Remix XP 9 Kayak https://backcountrynorth.com/product/liquid-logic-remix-xp-9-kayak Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:07:32 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/liquid-logic-remix-xp-9-kayak What is more fun than whitewater kayaking? Camping and whitewater kayaking with the Liquid Logic Remix XP 9 Kayak is easy to do and includes space for storage.

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The Remix XP is an extension of the popular river runner series and although its roots are firmly planted in whitewater the XP's extended waterline allows it to cruise the flats with ease. The XP has an integral skeg which when deployed offers superb tracking but with the skeg tucked away the XP offers the agility needed to excel on whitewater.

Features
  • Offers a dry storage compartment that is easily accessed through its large 'backcess' hatch
  • Whitewater friendly for everyone taking special notice to beginners looking at venturing out for the first time and for intermediate and expert paddlers desiring to camp out of their kayak
  • Note: The Remix XP series comes standard with adjustable foot pegs
Specifications
Length: 9 ft 2 in
Width: 26 in
Cockpit: 21.5 x 36 in
Weight: 46 lbs
Rocker Bow: 11in
Rocker Stern: 9in
Volume: 73 gallons
Weight Capacity: 100-220 lbs (45-100KG)

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]]> Hurricane Osprey 120 Kayak https://backcountrynorth.com/product/hurricane-osprey-120-kayak Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:07:08 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/hurricane-osprey-120-kayak This Hurricane Osprey 120 Kayak is a sit-on-top that offers excellent efficiency along with superior tracking and stability.

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The HURRICANE OSPREY 120 has an innovative new hull shape that offers excellent efficiency along with superior tracking and stability. This new “Relax” hull is tuned to maximize your day on the water no matter whether it's your first kayak outing or you're practically a pro.

With a premium open floor plan that features a large rear well and bow deck K-9 Comfort Pad, the OSPREY 120 has space for all your gear and your dog too. This First Class Seat seamlessly integrates with this new system, placing you at a higher paddling point that allows you to stalk your prey (be it fish or just a fun day on the water) with confidence and security. 

This kayak boasts water bottle rests behind the seat, room for large soft sided coolers in the tank well, and  a handy gasket storage spot in front of the seat for smaller items you want to keep close at hand. Reinforced center scuppers drain from the foot well and tank well to maximize your on-water fun. 

Features
  • New Relax hull design
  • Elevated Frame Seat system with camlock security knobs
  • K-9 Bow pads
  • Premium open floor plan with footwell pads
  • Reinforced center scuppers
  • Gasketed H-pod
  • 4-in gear track for go-pro or other accessories
  • Large stern tankwell with bungee
Specifications
Length: 12 ft 2 in
Width: 31.5 in
Weight: 43 lbs
Weight Capacity: 325 lbs

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]]> Hurricane Tampico 130 Kayak https://backcountrynorth.com/product/hurricane-tampico-130-kayak Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:07:11 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/hurricane-tampico-130-kayak Voted Best Touring/Recreational Kayak by Paddling Magazine, the Hurricane Tampico 130 Kayak features lightweight paddling at its finest and offers storage, comfort, and preformance as top features.

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The Tampico 130 just won Best Touring/Recreational Kayak by Paddling Magazine! Over 25,000 votes across 9 categories locked in this big win for Hurricane. The Tampico 130 is lightweight paddling at its finest, and has plenty of award-winning features in storage, comfort, and paddling performance. One trip out on the water will tell you all you need to know.

Features
  • Multi-chined for hull speed
  • Pronounced Stern keel for straight-line paddling
  • Fore and aft bungee
  • All new H-pod storage hatch
  • New 'Airstream strongside' seat base
  • Bow and Stern deck lines
  • Solid ABS bulkheads
  • Ample storage compartments Bow and Stern
Specifications
Length: 13 ft 2 in
Width: 26 in
Weight: 45 lbs
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs

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]]> Hurricane Sojourn 146 Kayak https://backcountrynorth.com/product/hurricane-sojourn-146-kayak Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:27:16 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/hurricane-sojourn-146-kayak The Hurricane Sojourn 146 Kayak is a streamlined kayak designed for day-touring and features excellent stability while handling like a much longer kayak.

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At 14-feet 6-inches long, the 2023 Sojourn 146 offers excellent speed and tracking while also navigating tight turns with ease. This day-touring design carves and edges like a much longer kayak, but balances that agility with a 24-inch beam for excellent stability from the moment you hit the water.

Fore and aft compartments offer ample storage space for camping trips, while solid ABS bulkheads provide confidence for paddling in big water. Outfitted with Airestream seat system, adjustable Control Master thigh braces, bow and stern bungee, and perimeter safety lines, the Sojourn 146 is a 47-lb day-touring kayak that won't break your wallet or your back.

Features
  • Optional smart track rudder with sealect designs gas-pedal style foot control
  • Bow and Stern bulkheads provide positive floatation and storage
  • 10 inch bow and 16 inch stern hatches for storage compartment access
  • Bow and Stern deck bungee provides desk storage for dry bag and gear
  • Security bar: cable lock your boat to the car or in storage
  • Airstream seat and adjustable thigh braces
  • Foot brace system is pinch and pull
  • Molded grab handles
  • Perimeter safety lines Bow and Stern feature contact points for rescues and recovery
Specifications
Length: 14 ft 6 in
Width: 24 in
Weight: 47 lbs
Weight limit: 300 lbs
Cockpit: 19 x 36 in

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]]> Liquidlogic Saluda 12 Kayak https://backcountrynorth.com/product/liquidlogic-saluda-12-kayak Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:27:29 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/liquidlogic-saluda-12-kayak The Liquidlogic Saluda 12 Kayak is a vision for comfort, performance, and all day paddling fun.

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A progressive departure form the typical cookie cutter kayaks, the Saluda is a great recreational kayak. This features a unique vision for comfort, performance, and all day paddling fun.

Features
  • Integrated Deck Bungee/ paddle catch
  • Soft touch handles
  • Liquidlogic gear stash
  • Adjustable foot braces
  • Comfort + thigh pads
  • Integrated storage
  • Premium frame seating
  • Taco paddle clip
  • Double header hinges
  • Hinged dry hatch with sealed bulkhead
  • Removable skid plates
  • Tag a long wheel compatible
Specifications
Length: 12 ft
Weight: 51 lbs
Materials
Rotomolded plastic

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]]> Wenonah Solo Plus 16’6″ Canoe – Tuf Weave Flex Core w/ Skid Plates & Ash Yoke https://backcountrynorth.com/product/wenonah-solo-plus-166-canoe-tuf-weave-flex-core-w-skid-plates-ash-yoke Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:46:59 +0000 https://backcountrynorth.com/product/wenonah-solo-plus-166-canoe-tuf-weave-flex-core-w-skid-plates-ash-yoke The Wenonah Solo Plus 16'6" Canoe (Tuf Weave Flex Core w/ Skid Plates & Ash Yoke) is a fantastic solo or tandem canoe; paddle solo or bring a friend.

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For people who want both the freedom of a solo canoe and the companionability of a tandem, the Solo Plus was designed for you. It works well both ways. As a solo, it's a stable, efficient touring hull with the capacity to carry a tent, food, sling-chair, and fishing gear for a week. Paddled tandem, it's an efficient performance design that makes getting there together a pleasure. If you're looking to get two canoes for the price of one, the Solo Plus is the boat for you.

Features
Solo or Tandem
Ash Yoke
Weave Seat
Specifications
Length: 16 ft 6 in
Width: 33 in
Weight: 54 lbs
Rocker: 0 in
Materials
Wenonah's Tuf-weave® material is an interwoven fabric made of 50% polyester and 50% fiberglass that out performs either material alone. The Tuf-weave® layup results in most durable composite canoes. Tuf-weave® canoes offer improved impact resistance and are a great compromise between light weight, performance, and price.

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