Switched from a hardshell to a full drop-stitch
After moving into an apartment, I hit a snag: there was simply nowhere to store a 4-meter plastic kayak, but I didn't want to miss out on the summer.
I didn't even consider standard inflatables (slow, paddle like air mattresses). So I took a chance on a full drop-stitch model - in my case, the Razor Kayaks Edge Pro.
In short:
It doesn't feel like rubber dinghy at all. The floor is rock-solid, the hull cuts through waves. And it holds a course brilliantly. The difference compared to budget inflatables is night and day. Everything folds up into backpack, fits easily into sedan trunk. Setup takes about 7 minutes.
On the downside - the price is higher than basic options, and the backpack itself turned out quite heavy due to the thick PVC (lugging it far on foot is no fun, though thankfully the bag has wheels).
If anyone is considering this format, feel free to ask questions and I'll be happy to answer