Bilbo wrote:
1. Can carry 2 people
2. Will handle reasonably well in calm water or maybe a little bit of
chop. Bottom line: no whitewater action contemplated. Just maybe
some kayaking on the bay or lake / river.
3. Is better than a pool toy
4. Can be stored compactly

Check out the Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame double kayak, shown he

http://store.kayakcentre.com/browse.cfm/4,7.html

My wife and I got a pair of the single-seat version of this last year,
and we've been happy with them. They fold up into a bag that's the size
of a suitcase, are easy to inflate, are very stable, and were quite
affordable. We've paddled ours on Class I and II rivers in Colorado -
the South Platte, the North Platte, the Gunnison, and the Colorado so far.

The only downsides are that they are not self-bailing and can't be
sealed with a skirt (and thus can't be rolled). So whatever water comes
in stays in. I always paddle with a bilge sponge to help get out any
accumulated water when we stop for lunch.


Todd.