Keep the day simple.

Pelican recreational kayaks

A sit-in cockpit, an open deck, a cooler you can carry ashore. These four recreational configurations share a ten-foot length, but differ in seating, storage and published carrying limits.

*Published specification-table weights. Model pages show exact SKUs and any conflicting manufacturer figures.

What to compare first.

The closest comparison

The Argo 100X and Argo 100X EXO use the same published hull dimensions. Compare the seat and the ExoChill cooler rather than treating EXO as a larger boat.

A different seating layout

The Sentinel 100 puts the seat on an open deck. Compare that arrangement with a sit-in before making small weight differences the deciding factor.

Check the storage package

Mustang’s Exopod and Argo EXO’s ExoChill are not the same accessory. Confirm what comes with the exact SKU, especially when considering a used kayak.