10 Best Paddle Floats In 2023

Designed with an auto-valve for single-handed inflation, you will be able to hold onto your kayak while blowing air into this float by Attwood. It provides a lot of buoyancy that is adequate even for a heavy person. You can also use it as a floatation bag for your gear. The bright yellow hue and reflective strips provide great visibility. Attwood makes high-quality kayaking gear and this kayak paddle float is a well made and offered at a great price. 

This basic safety kit for recreational kayaks and small boats includes three kayak safety essentials: a float for paddles, bilge pump, and safety whistle. The float is well made, highly visible and provides adequate buoyancy. It features a dual bladder and has an elastic tether for securing. The bilge pump is easy to use and ejects a good amount of water with every pull. The whistle is great for calling for help in the event of an emergency. The three items are stowed in a convenient mesh drawstring bag that easily fits on the deck or in your hatch. 

With this float, NRS offers the best kayak paddle float for offshore use in an ocean, surf or touring kayak. It has dual air chambers for maximum floatation and reliability. Each chamber displaces a volume of seven liters. The twist valves make it easy to inflate and deflate. Webbing with a buckle and a barrel lock drawcord secure the float to the paddle shaft. This is a top-quality float composed of a durable nylon outer shell, 2" webbing grab loop, mesh for easy drainage and reflective tape along the sides for easy visibility in dim light. 

What makes the Harmony Blade Aide one of the best floats for kayaks paddles is its dual air chambers that provide excellent buoyancy and its auto-valve that makes it easy to use. Deployment is easy and only requires one hand. The float locks onto your paddle as it inflates. Fully inflated, it is locked tightly around the paddle blade and will stay in place even without a strap tying it. This is a good quality float. The fabric is a urethane covered nylon that resists the corrosive effects of saltwater and degradation by UV rays making this float perfect for a surf or ocean kayak. 

This is a very cleverly designed multifunctional float. It can carry out at least four functions. As a float for paddles, it has a paddle blade pocket on both ends. You can also use it as a skid pad for beaching over rocks, gravel, sand, and barnacles or when loading and unloading your kayak. It can also function as a camp chair, sleeping pad, or kneeling pad.

With all these functionalities, it is a very convenient float for kayaks for camping and will reduce your gear load. The shell, webbing, and buckles are all made using durable nylon that holds up well even when used in saltwater environments such as when paddling a sea or surf kayak. 

Looking for a float for SUP that will prevent the loss of your SUP paddle? This Paddlewings SUP float is compatible with all kinds of stand up paddles. It is easy to attach to a standup paddle and it provides a lot of buoyancy and visibility making the paddle floatable, easy to see and hard to lose. The float is made of 300D nylon and has a hook and loop closure.