Nyce Kayaks Nugget XL Inflatable Kayak

The Nugget XL takes everything that works about the original Nugget and adds a foot of length for more capacity and a slightly more efficient hull on bigger water. Same stable, durable platform with room for a larger paddler or more gear.

Why We Carry It

We brought in Nyce for summer floats on the Arkansas, and the Nugget XL is the one for bigger paddlers or anyone bringing extra gear.

Highlights

• 1100 denier 0.9mm PVC construction — Heavy duty material that handles the abrasion and impact of rocky creek beds and river use without treating it like fragile gear. Built to last through real use on moving water.
• 6" drop stitch floor — A rigid, pressurized floor that gives the boat a solid, responsive feel underfoot rather than the soft bottom of a basic inflatable. Meaningful for paddling efficiency and stability on moving water.
• 11.5" tubes at 36" wide — Large diameter tubes on a wide hull create a stable, hard-to-flip platform across a range of water types and paddler experience levels.
• 8'6" length with 280 pound capacity — One foot longer than the standard Nugget with 40 pounds of additional weight capacity. The right call for larger paddlers or anyone who wants more room for gear on longer floats.
• 16 webbing loops — Two more attachment points than the standard Nugget for additional rigging versatility. Plenty of options for dry bags, accessories, and gear organization.
• 25 pound total weight — Still light enough to carry solo to the put-in despite the added length and capacity.
• Repair kit and valve tool included — Everything you need to handle minor field repairs and inflation adjustments without sourcing parts separately.

Best for

Recreational paddlers and families who want a stable, capable inflatable with more capacity than the standard Nugget for bigger paddlers, more gear, or longer floats on creeks and rivers. A practical step up for anyone who found the original Nugget a little tight on space or weight limit.

Specs

• Length: 8 ft 6 in
• Width: 36 in
• Tube diameter: 11.5 in
• Capacity: 280 lb
• Floor: 6 in drop stitch
• Material: 1100 denier, 0.9 mm PVC
• Weight: 25 lb
• Tie downs: 16 webbing loops
• Included: Repair kit and valve tool