Outpost 100 PDL specs and dimensions
Measurements
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 10 ft | 3.05 m |
| Width | 33 in | 84 cm |
| Hull weight | 55 lb | 25 kg |
| Rigged weight | 77 lb | 35 kg |
| Weight capacity | 400 lb | 181 kg |
The Outpost 100 PDL carries 400 lbs of usable weight capacity — that's the self-bailing scupper limit, so the kayak stays dry up to that load. Behind the seat, the rear tank well runs 3.75 inches deep.
At a glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable weight capacity | 400 lbs |
| Rear tank well depth | 3.75 in |
What "400 lbs usable" actually means
Most kayak manufacturers publish a maximum weight number that's really the float capacity — the point where the boat would start taking on water if it were a closed shell. Cajo publishes scupper-height numbers instead: the load at which the scuppers still self-bail with the kayak fully rigged, stock seat and rudder already in place. 400 lbs is the real working ceiling, not a theoretical float limit.
When you exceed the scupper height the boat doesn't sink — it just starts pooling water at the foot wells instead of draining it out. The kayak still floats well past 400 lbs; the 400 figure is where it stops being a dry boat to fish from, which is the threshold most anglers actually care about.
What 400 lbs gets you
A typical small-water angler load looks something like:
- Angler: 200 lbs
- Tackle, paddle, PFD, rods: 25 lbs
- Cooler with ice: 35 lbs
- Light battery + electronics: 20 lbs
That's 280 lbs — comfortably inside the threshold, with room for a stern trolling motor and gear shifts.
How this compares to the rest of the lineup
| Model | Usable capacity |
|---|---|
| Outpost 100 PDL | 400 lbs |
| Terra 116 PDL | 475 lbs |
| Outpost 128 PDL | 500 lbs |
If you're loading heavy — bigger angler, heavy electronics, full cooler, a Power-Pole, and a battery — the Outpost 128 has the most headroom. The Outpost 100 is the right pick when you want easier solo loading, faster handling on smaller water, and you're working inside a 280–320 lb total payload range.
Rear tank well depth: 3.75 inches
This is the open well behind the seat — the spot for a milk crate, a soft cooler, a Plano box, or a tackle bag. 3.75" is the depth from the deck floor of the well to the gunwale rim.
Practical examples:
- Standard milk crate (13" tall): sticks well above the gunwale, but secured with bungee cords to the gear tracks it rides fine
- Soft cooler (12–13" tall): same story — ride it strapped down
- Low-profile Plano 3700 box: fits with the lid below the gunwale on its side
- YakAttack BlackPak Pro 12" or 14": the Pro 12" sits with the top a few inches above the gunwale, secured to the gear tracks
The tank well isn't intended as a self-contained dry storage compartment — it's an open deck space designed to hold the gear you want quick access to. Most anglers run a crate or BlackPak with rod holders, tackle storage, and quick-grab tools.
The Outpost 128 has more deck area and accommodates more elaborate rear-deck rigging — if you're planning a deep cooler-and-crate setup, the 128 has more vertical and horizontal room to work with. The Outpost 100's tank well is sized for solo-day fishing loads and runs lighter overall.
The rear deck has gear tracks on both sides — that's where your bungees, straps, or YakAttack mounting hardware anchors. Don't trust loose milk crates on chop. A 30-second strap-down keeps everything in the boat when you hit wakes or surf.