- 61 pound inflated – entire kit weighs around 70 pounds
- 12.5-foot length, 35.5-inch width
- 400-pound weight capacity
- 38 by 18 by 12 inches when collapsed into the roller bag
- Operational as both a kayak, and a SUP
The Lono Aero Inflatable Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Board by BOTE is an incredibly innovative, high-performance personal watercraft that’s geared towards adventure anglers in particular.
If you’re a fisherman seeking a versatile and highly capable vessel for targeting fish in difficult to access locations, you need to have this absolutely righteous vessel on your radar. Able to collapse to just 38 by 18 by 12 inches when packed into the roller bag, the Lono is easily packable in a backseat or trunk space and is even suitable for airline travel!
The kayak measures 12.5 feet long once deployed and features a spacious 35.5-inch width. There are tons of attachment points for gear, generous under-seat storage, several bungee tie-downs, and even some integrated rod mounts. This is one seriously equipped vessel for those with a passion for targeting fish.
Best of all, the Lono is wide and stable enough to comfortably stand up – it does double as a SUP after all! You can remove the seat if you choose to for even more deck space, or go ahead and stand while the vessel is in kayak-mode. It’s a pivotal feature for sight fishing applications, casting a fly rod, and just plain old fun!
The stern platform of the Lono is furthermore removable, so you can separate the rear inflatable panel and utilize it as a floating bar, or lounge space to name just a few applications.
Not does the Lono come highly equipped, it’s also remarkably customizable. The brand has engineered this four-chambered kayak to receive rod mounts, cup holders, sand-anchors, coolers or bait buckets, and more! You can really personalize this kayak option to suit your paddling or fishing style precisely the way you want!
If you love the design and concept of this kayak/SUP hybrid but don’t necessarily require all of the integrated customization potential, then be sure to check out the BOTE Deus – it’s a highly comparable vessel with just a few less bells and whistles that’s as a result offered at a lower price point.
Salt and freshwater approved, equipped with a flared bow and robust keel for enhanced stability and abrasion resistance, and featuring three removable fins for improved tracking, this is truly an all-out fishing machine!
Be sure to check out this in-depth video breakdown of the Lono for a closer look at its long list of features and capabilities!