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BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo Review

The BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo ticks most of the boxes we care about: a stated 680 lb capacity, a hands-free fin drive and 3 rod holders. Think of it for two anglers who want their hands free: 6.9/10 on what its listing documents.

Variants of this model

The same model is also sold in these versions, each with its own page.

Specifications
BrandBKC
CategoryPedal fishing kayaks
Stated maximum capacity680 lb
Two-person seating wordingStated in this listing
RudderStated in the listing
Standing roomStated in the listing
Gear tracks or railsStated in the listing
Hatch or tank wellStated in the listing
Scupper holesStated in the listing
ASINB0GKB9LJKK

Full listing title: BKC Brooklyn 13.5 Tandem Pedal Fishing Kayak, 2 Person

Listing evidence
Stated maximum capacity680 LB WEIGHT CAPACITY Manufacturer documentation
Two-person seating wordingTandem Manufacturer documentation
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0GKB9LJKK
Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo next to two pedal fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.

Compare side by side ↗

BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo

BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo

6.9Good · out of 10
  • Drive: Pedal drive
  • Stated capacity: 680 lb
  • Pedal fishing kayaks
$1,867 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedThis kayak ↑
BKC 13.0 Tandem Modular, alt. listing

BKC 13.0 Tandem Modular, alt. listing

6.8Good · out of 10
  • Drive: Pedal drive
  • Stated capacity: 440 lb
  • Pedal fishing kayaks
$2,197 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗
Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem

Old Town Malibu Pedal T Tandem

7.5Very good · out of 10
  • Drive: Pedal drive
  • Stated capacity: 686 lb
  • Pedal fishing kayaks
$3,999.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

680 lb stated capacity

The maximum the listing states for paddler plus gear. It is a seller figure, not a stability result: add your own load in our <a href="/kayak-capacity-planner/">capacity planner</a> and keep a real margin below it.

What it has going for it

680 lb stated capacity

A big number on paper: enough headroom for a heavier angler, a crate, a cooler and a battery. It is still the seller's maximum, so keep a margin of your own.

Fin pedal drive

Your legs move the kayak while your hands fish: holding a line in wind or current, trolling a shoreline, all without putting the rod down.

3 rod holders

Room for a spare rod rigged with another lure, plus one for trolling. On the water, not having to re-rig is half the fun.

What changes on the water

The kayak moves with your legs, so casting, fighting and moving to the next spot become one motion instead of three.

Fishing becomes a shared day out: one hull, two anglers, one roof rack.

On calm water you can stand to sight-fish and cast over the weeds, which the listing describes.

Two anglers or one?

Two. It is built for two people, and that is where it makes sense.

If you mostly fish alone, a solo hull is lighter, shorter and easier to handle on your own.

Best for you if

  • You are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear
  • You fish wind, current or long shorelines and want both hands free
  • You like to carry more than one rod, rigged and ready

Skip it if

  • You fish shallow, weedy water most of the time: a pedal drive has to be lifted there
  • You mostly fish alone: a tandem is long and heavy for one
  • You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What BKC promises

These points come straight from the seller's listing, in the brand's own words.

  • Drive: Pedal drive
  • Stated capacity: 680 lb
  • Seats: Two (tandem)
  • Rudder
  • Standing room
  • Gear tracks or rails
BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo, view 3

Setup and what you get

Getting to the water. A roof rack or a trailer, then a cart or a friend for the walk to the water.

On the water. Feet do the moving, hands do the fishing, and the rudder handle does the steering. Lift the drive in shallow water.

After the trip. Rinse the drive with fresh water, especially after salt, and store the hull out of the sun.

What you get. 3 rod holders, the pedal drive.

From the listing. Check the box contents on the current listing before ordering, as bundles change.

BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo, view 4

Price and availability

Listed at $1,867 on Sep 30, 2026. Kayak prices move with the season and the seller, so take it as a ballpark: the button always shows today's price and stock.

$1,867 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo, view 5

Better fit elsewhere?

The verdict

The BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo earns its place with a stated 680 lb capacity and a hands-free fin drive. No buyer reviews yet, so this BKC pedal kayak has to win you over on paper. Our main reservation: no word on the length. We'd pick the BKC if you are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear; otherwise, put it next to the Danrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak first.

The one thing we'd check first

Before the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo goes in your basket, check your load for two: two anglers, two sets of gear and a margin have to fit under the stated 680 lb.

Before you buy

Your full load

Both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 680 lb to see your margin.

Transport and storage

Check the length: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live.

The drive

Check whether the pedal drive comes in the box, how it lifts out in shallow water and what spare parts the brand sells.

Life jacket and rules

A PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.

How it compares

How the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo stacks up against the closest alternative, the Danrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak.

CriterionBKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, CamoDanrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak
Our rating6.9/107.1/10
Stated capacity680 lbNot stated
LengthNot stated12 ft
SeatsTwo (tandem)Not stated
Rod holders32

Pick the Danrelax 12 ft Inflatable Pedal Kayak if you want our higher-rated option (7.1/10), with a stated 12 ft length; stay with the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo for a stated 680 lb capacity and seats for two.

The score in detail

Key specifications

6 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

7 / 10

Fit & compatibility

8 / 10
How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo any good?

We rate it 6.9/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What do you get with the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo?

The listing mentions a 680 lb capacity, a hands-free fin drive, 3 rod holders, seats for two, a deck made for standing up to cast and a rudder for steering. How it tracks and how steady it feels with you and your gear aboard is where the buyer reviews help most.

What should I check before ordering the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo?

Your full load: both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 680 lb to see your margin. Transport and storage: check the length: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live. The drive: check whether the pedal drive comes in the box, how it lifts out in shallow water and what spare parts the brand sells. Life jacket and rules: a PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.

Where can I buy the BKC 13.5 Tandem Pedal, Camo?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.