2018 Outback vs 2019 Revo 13

Given the option of these two kayaks, both in new condition, which do you think would be a better one to get?

I won't get in to the price of the individual prices but my goal is to use it for fishing, both in and off shore.

Given the option of these two kayaks, both in new condition, which do you think would be a better one to get?

I won't get in to the price of the individual prices but my goal is to use it for fishing, both in and off shore.

If you prefer covering big water fast the Revo is the way to go. If you want something roomier, more stable, and with most customization opportunity the Outback is the way to go.

I have both kayaks. The Revo is awesome for the ocean. It cuts right through the waves and moves way more efficiently. The outback does just fine out there though and it’s easer to crab from. When fishing other places the outback is pretty awesome. It’s really nice to comfortably stand up to fish and standing to wizzle is pretty great too. 

have had both the outback and revo. i have the revo now. paddle both when u go for a demo.

If you're going to fish a lot of current or do a lot of miles get a revo, otherwise outback.

I'm surprised nobody suggested getting both. =)

Both can do the same things, comfort level while doing them is the difference. I'd love to stand up to piss, but would hate to be in heavy current in an outback. If you're new to the sport I'd just get an outback or another platform with similar stability, youd be happier.

You're not going to find a Revolution 13 feeling unstable unless you're doing some crazy sh#t in it.  The only drawback for a Revo you'll find when comparing it to an Outback is the limited space you have for mounting extras on the gunwales and for onboard storage - unless you like to carry three crab pots (but that's some crazy sh#t, right there).

My first ocean voyage was in a Revo 13 in conditions that were a bit sporty for a first-timer.  Bow first into 3-5 foot swells wasn't a problem.  Riding parallel to the swell wasn't a problem.  Quartering into the swell wasn't a problem.  Trailing swells were fun.  It was quite confidence inspiring.

A year or so later, I got into a true washing machine with 5-8 foot swells coming from every possible direction, wrapping around a reef, rebounding off rocks, and arriving at unpredictable intervals.  The pucker factor hit 8.5 on that crossing, but the Revo handled it just fine with no surprises (from the kayak).

That was a 2014 Revo 13 with the wonderful, old butt-kissing-the-hull seat, so YMMV.

You can probably do crazier sh#t in an Outback than in a Revo, but for anything a reasonably sane person is likely to encounter (or try to do), a Revo will handle it.  They just lack lots of room for customization and for hauling gear.

Are you seeing different answers on NCKA?

I live near Beaverton so don't check the NCKA site.

Despite the 2019 Revo being a little more money than the 2018 Outback, I think I may go for the Revo.

I have had both a Revo and an outback.  I think you will find it all comes down to personal preference.  Compared to the outback, the Revo always seemed tippy to me at first, but that feeling went away after riding in it for a while.  The biggest thing for me is the deck space/storage around the seat area.  I like having the trays and I added the rectangular hatch to the outback.  Also having a dog along is much easier in the outback.

Both are great kayaks.  If possible, demo both.  Or do like I did and buy both.  I ended up selling the Revo and now have two outbacks.