Folding boats

I owned a Folbot (pronounced FOLD BOAT) many years ago which I enjoyed very much, especially as a small sailboat. We took it several times to St. Andrews State Park in Florida where I could sail in the lagoon and even in the bay. It has an aluminum framework which inserts into a heavy frabric "skin". It was 17 feet long. When broken down it packed into two "golf bag size" bags--three with the sail rig.

The Folbot is similar in concept to the Klepper, not as expensive. They are still available in several sizes.

I was looking at an inflatable this afternoon. I think that is going to be one of my spring purchases for our camping adventures.

Sea Eagle inflatables

I have a 14' Porta Bote that I carry beneath my 5'er using ratchet straps. It's great for lakes and rivers. I power it with a 8 h.p. Nissan motor.

Other than porta boat there is another one made entirely of aluminum which is lighter and folds smaller you might consider. Had a Fold Boat and was never impressed. It was OK, but too heavy and too many parts that need to be stored someplace making it difficult.

You might try searching this Forum for Portabote and/or a Google search.

Porta Bote is our leaning for something to take along.
Our at home boat is a deep water heavy craft, wonderful for salmon and lake trout fishing, not suitable for shallow gulf coast waters. As much as i love fishing, my DW is even more an afficianado. She will not sit ashore. She even baits her own hook. Caught me long ago.

Other options…….Inflatable pontoon boat or float tube. A lot of fun for fishing.

Some-one in my fly fishing club has a folding boat, it is a Porta-boat, about 12 foot. You can Google it.
It works very well, is easy to transport, and I know he is happy with it.
Another way to go is an inflatable, like a Zodiac, which a few people I know use.

Make 2 trips? Might want to google "modular boats" and/or "modular kayak" for some options.