When it comes to water transportation, the best way to traverse quietly and with the least chance of being seen by the enemy is by using a folding kayak.  Missions undertaken by special forces require units to use methods of transportation that provide extreme stealth.    US Army special forces use a folding kayak like this one made by FoldLite.  A folding kayak is used mainly because of its light weight.

Folding Kayak

A folding kayak can get the special force soldier through a treacherous river or raging rapids, or across a vast lake without being detected by the enemy.

These kayaks can be collapsed into a smaller units that can be transported to and from bodies of water with ease.  Even though the design of the folding kayak is over 100 years old, they still provide a means of discrete transportation for Army special forces units.

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Check out other special forces military surplus here.  And if you’re looking for a kayak but aren’t a seasoned veteran, take a look at this Emotion kayak review.

Written by Craig Kent, member of the Best Military Surplus team