The best part about this kayak is its portability. I have another kayak but it is such a hassle to transport it, that I never use it. This kayak inflates easily and backs easily. The pump I have removes the air so repacking it was simple. It is not as manueverable as my hard shell kayak and may not track as well BUT it works much better than I thought an inflatable device would. I use it on small lakes and streams. It has 2 chambers for safety and came with the attachement you need to use a pump to inflat it.