2019 Hobie Compass vs Outback vs Pro Angler 14! On & Off the Water Comparison!

A on and off the water comparison of the 2019 Hobie Compass, the 2019 Hobie Outback, and the 2019 Hobie Pro Angler 14! Had a great time taking the yaks out to compare them all. Special thanks to Luis and Luis G for bringing out their kayaks. Extra shout out to Luis for hooking it up with some drone footage of us on the water. Can't wait to make it out fishing soon so we can really put these kayaks to the test.
#MesquiteOutdoors

[@richaggie2011]

Great review! It was nice to see all the specs of all 3 kayaks in one video side by side.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching man! Can't wait to see what kayak you end up picking 👍

[@richardkelley266]

Good job I appreciate you taking the time with your friends to point things out.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! It was a fun video to make. Glad you found some useful info in there

[@hansulrichjohner2694]

There is a thing called "hull speed" its a constant times the squareroot of( length times power divided by weight). This explains your similar top speeds well enough!

[@dhbeyerjr]

Excellent review. Especially liked the review of weight capacities of the seat and the kayak. Keep up the excellent reviews! Please do a review of kayaks on the gulf coast fishing for speckled trout and redfish. Thanks.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and really appreciate the kind words! Ya I’m looking forward to getting back on the water soon!

[@TheFishingMommy]

So glad I found this, thank you for doing this side by side including on the water! The only thing I still have questions about is the performance in bigger water/BTB between the Outback and the PA. New sub here & hopefully fellow Hobie owner sometime soon!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome! Glad you found this helpful! Welcome to the channel! That's a great idea! That's a great idea! I'd like to find that out myself! Great video idea for the future 👍

[@YourNextCast]

Wow, I like both of them. Great comparison guys.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Hey thanks for watching multiple videos on the channel! Hope you'll consider subscibing! Glad you found the video helpful! Might make another one if I can get my hands on the new Hobie Passport

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Just saw you subscribed 👍 welcome to the channel

[@49BravoMike]

Great vid answered all my questions thanks man

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome! I tried to make the video I was looking for when I got my Hobie 👍

[@racrx7]

I own a Pro Angler 14 now and considering an Outback for when I don’t need a Missouri Class craft lol. Thx for the comparison. 👍🏻

[@attiumeyami417]

its literally a battle ship compared to any other Hobie

[@bennyhill3642]

1st video with speed check! Great video Thanks!!!

[@earlbroussardjr]

Great comparison, I purchased a pro Angler 12 love it!!!!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! It would have been great to test that one out as well! Did you notice a big difference between the 12 and 14?

[@ehickey73]

earlbroussardjr same here bought one last Father’s Day I love it . But I want a second one and leaning towards an Outback . Compass is $700-800 cheaper so idk yet

[@anthonymoraitis7002]

hickster 73 Pro angler 12, way to go ! Awsome fishing machine !

[@BlueSummitOutdoors]

Great comparison man 👍

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! It was super fun to film! Really enjoy your videos as well 👍

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

This was put together well. Love the drone footage. I really need to use mine more. That PA is a beast of a kayak.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks! We had alot of fun with this one! Can't take credit for the drone footage my buddy helped me out with that! It really is! Im not gonna lie it's super nice when your on the water with that thing....but the transport and storage of that thing is whole other deal haha

[@anthonymoraitis7002]

Mesquite Outdoors Try the PA 12 ? heaps better ‘

[@STOICOUTDOORS]

Nice job man! 👍

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks man! It was a fun one!

[@ReplayFan562]

thanks for the video, well done and informative.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad you thought so! Hoping to get the new Hobie passport soon so we'll have more comparisons coming

[@hellbounddeciple]

Great video. I own that same compass and already thinking of upgrading it to the pa14 for the better storage. You can’t go wrong with the compass. I will say that it can be tuff at times standing and fishing after you do the hatch mod.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! The PA14 is very nice! The compass owner from this video actually just upgraded to a PA14 and he loves it! All these kayaks are great just depends on your interest/application 👍

[@steverosenberg4686]

Amazing comparison!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Great review; I hit that red button 👍🎣

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@jack200955]

Very nice 👍 thanks for sharing the details

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

It was fun making the video! Thanks for watching!

[@JohnKlopp]

Great comparison! I saw you comment on a Stoic Outdoors video. Good stuff, new subscriber. 👍

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoy some of the other videos! This was a fun video to make !

[@TexasAllWaterFishing]

Great video! 🤙👊

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks! It was alot of fun testing them out back to back!

[@yakkindaz7477]

Great review! Love your sense of humor too, had me chuckling all the way thru

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Haha glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@joshuasjams1207]

One of the best hobie kayak reviews I have seen.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words!

[@nashbarber4085]

Mesquite Outdoors you should make a new one with the new passport in the video along with the rest of them

[@FishingWithBottles]

Good reviews man!!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@gravelewok8284]

Good job man! That OUTBACK looks like the best for me!! That ORANGE is fire🔥

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Ya it definitely solidified my choice to go with the outback! Ya the papaya is my favorite color for sure!

[@gravelewok8284]

Signing up for a demo on Saturday in my area (VA) I’ll solidify the choice hopefully. 💫 you guys sell merchandise??

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

That's awesome! Really can't go wrong with any of them just depends on your needs. Ive made a few shirts for family and friends but I'm looking to start orderinf some hats, stickers, shirts, etc so I can sell or giveaway to subscribers👍

[@jcheysel1]

Very nice comparison...Helps me decided what is the best option for me.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! Which one are you thinking of.getting?

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Thanks brother! I never even thought about the weight rating of the chair. I guess I assumed the boat capacity was all I had to worry about.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome glad you found it useful

[@shred5]

I've been considering getting myself a PA14. I went and checked one out the other day, and it's the Rolls Royce of fishing kayaks. I briefly looked at the Compass and Outback, but being over 6 feet tall I felt fairly claustrophobic just looking at them.

[@greyhunter9287]

You did a great job on this. Very helpful and thank you!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful! Looks like Hobie just announced a new kayak....Hobie Passport. Might need to get my hands on one of those to make another video

[@sengx]

Went from a Coosa to a Compass. Now I'm thinking about a PA14 and keeping my other two kayaks for different fishing situations. With that said, would you be comfortable fishing on the PA14 while standing and facing to the side? I do alot of muskie fishing and so the PA14 has my interest :)

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

I would say definitely especially with the skeg down. I actually fish sideways with my outback when I'm drifting the flats👍. That's an awesome fleet of kayaks your assembling

[@rickgarcia8481]

After seeing this video, great job btw... For my needs, an average Joe... Fish occasionally, just going out to relax, and enjoy different locations, in a quality kayak. The compass seems like the best bet. Light weight, just as quick, stable enough, and much less expensive

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Your absolutely right! I think the compass would be perfect for that!

[@paulandresen8671]

I’ll bet you could take the front seat off a PA 17 swivel it around and mod some oar lock arms to row that tanker.

[@ehickey73]

Good video overall 🤙🏼 what GoPro was that and settings that was super clear and crisp .

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks! GoPro Hero 7. 1080p wide 60fps

[@mine0002]

great job!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! This was a fun video to make!

[@FishyAngler]

Good comparison. I’m thinking to upgrade my cheapo kayak, this was helpful.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for watching, welcome to the channel, and glad it was helpful!

[@FishyAngler]

Mesquite Outdoors I saw you on Jag Fishing.. my friend. Let’s connect on KZbin if you don’t mind. 🛎👍

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to checking out your videos👍

[@FishyAngler]

Mesquite Outdoors thanks, bro. Really appreciate it.👊

[@thegeorgiapiper4094]

I’d love to see you do a pa360 vs 180 comparison. This video is what got me in to a pa14!

[@Baboy670]

New sub # 400! Great review! 😁🎣🤙

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@waltercabral871]

Great review! thanks for sharing the details...

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

It was super fun to make the video! Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@my31and37]

Very helpful video...I think it'll be the PA for me...

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome! So glad to hear it helped you! The PA is amazing

[@aidancarroll570]

Can’t go wrong with any of these . But go with the outback!!

[@winganly3249]

good review. informative and delivered in a pleasant manner. weight, stability, width, speed. Good review. Thank you.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! It was a really fun video to make 👍

[@RayEveryday]

Nice review of the kayaks

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! It was super fun

[@RayEveryday]

Mesquite Outdoors no problem we fam I watch but don’t always give feedback but I do watch stay true bro

[@leonardtorres9678]

@ Mesquite Outdoors, you’re from the Valley?I’m originally from Falfurrias, Tx. I’ve been wanting a hobie kayak, I feel like the PA14 would be a PITA to transport w/o a trailer and really like the outback. My concern is that I’m about 275-280 pounds and worried if the outback seat will support my BA!!! Guess I gotta slack off dem tortillas lol.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

I'm originally from Zapata but been down here in the valley for like 5 years. Ya man sounds like you should go with the pro angler! Cadillac on the water 👍 Your gonna be a lot more comfortable. If you have a truck and launch at boat ramps it should be pretty easy to launch if you have a cart. It would be difficult to launch if you need to drag it! But ya 5 min of struggle to get in on the water is worth it for the hours your gonna spend on the water. Got some other videos fishing in the bay you should check em out👍

[@leonardtorres9678]

Mesquite Outdoors thanks for replying, didn’t really want the PA because of it’s weight but thanks for your input. They have a 2016 PA14 in great condition near me for $2,500 and willing to go down a bit on the price, you think that’s a good deal?

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Ya that sounds like a good deal👍. Good luck🤞. The PA is definitely heavier than the outback but the outback ain't exactly light lol. They are both badass kayaks you'll be happy with either one of them.

[@julianalderson3938]

Love that pro angler resl big high seat stable, but when does it become a boat. Not a kayak?

[@toddolatheks.1328]

Thanks 🙏

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! No Problem! It was a fun video to make it!

[@OFFFishing]

Enjoyed your vid, liked and subscribed

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! Subbed to your channel as well! Looking forward to checking it out this afternoon

[@OFFFishing]

@@MesquiteOutdoors ...Thanks I appreciate that

[@michaelferguson167]

I have a PA and an Outback. I haul the PA on a trailer and as such I'm really limited to my fishing locations. The Outback is more limited with space, but far more useful as you can throw it in the back of a truck and launch it just about anywhere. I suppose the Compass is just as useful as well. All that said, my GPS on my PA has never gone above 4.6mph. In windy conditions you're going to get a serious workout if you're more than a mile from a boat launch in a PA. They're all quality units with varying applications but you will pay big $ regardless of which one you choose. Then big $ for accessories after you buy the kayak. They are however, a blast to fish out of and waaaaaaaaay cheaper than a bass boat.

[@Sanctified_EDC_Gear]

Great Job , well Done ✔ 👍👍 Thanks for The Review

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching it was a super fun video to make!

[@forgetjude]

So of the 3 kayaks tested, which do you prefer?

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

All 3 are amazing kayaks that definitely each have their strengths/weaknesses but I still prefer the Hobie Outback! Of course I'm biased since its the kayak I own but I feel like it really suits my needs perfectly. Great balance of speed, stability, paddle-ability, fish-ability, and comfort! Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@lazie82]

Hey bro im frim the RGV too where is that location at?

[@Ariautoace]

Maybe try a normal field of view compared to a wide angle. Great explanation though and just what I needed.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Awesome glad you found it helpful! Ya definitely need to remember to switch my camera settings around especially for footage like this👍

[@Ariautoace]

@@MesquiteOutdoors Yes I am sorry to mention the Wide Angle, I was trying to gauge some sizes of things and the wide made it hard, but really no biggie. But thanks to this I am getting the compass - I am in Singapore BTW so your video really reached out.

[@chokolatosh7099]

Ok boss,,, the best,,i'm from indonesia🇮🇩

[@edneybronisio8179]

Na boa o melhor caiaque do planeta são esses ....ainda vou ter um desses.top demais ...

[@eddieescobar2608]

Speak ENGLISH DAMNIT this is AMERICA!

[@eddieescobar2608]

LOL

[@ronykayakfishing114]

@@eddieescobar2608 , ninguém é obrigado a falar em inglês. Somos brasileiros! 😜

[@bununsalias]

hmm, my angler seat does not look that high

[@rockygrindstaff7312]

Great job. very interesting

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! That was a fun one to film

[@josesosa1017]

awesome vid! thanks!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and hope you found it helpful 👍

[@wrath231]

Can you review some way cheaper , entry level kayaks? Not all of us have 1000s of dollars to blow on equipment.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! Ya that's a great idea! I'd definitely like to do that

[@Peps3dcollectibles]

Noiiice!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrywbreedlove]

Can you use Oars on the big one ?

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Ill admit I'm not to familiar with rowing so I looked it up. "Paddles propel boats in the same direction as the paddler is facing. Oars propel boats in the opposite direction from the way the rower is seated." I don't think the proangler is designed to be rowed with an oar. If you want to improve the paddle ability of the pro angler I'd suggest going to a kayak shop so they can fit you with a good paddle that fits you the best

[@terrywbreedlove]

Mesquite Outdoors thank you

[@allenlark]

the pro angler is like one of those work trikes you can put a hotdog stand on

[@hashberry111]

Checking out the lennth and the strennth Lol. good video though brother

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@SargesAdventures]

Cool... new Sub here..... I have a 19 Outback myself that I will be making vids of on the water soon for my channel. Good info !!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for the Sub! Love the new Outback! This experience definitely reaffirmed my decision to go with the Outback! Subscibing to your channel! Can't wait for the videos!

[@SargesAdventures]

@@MesquiteOutdoors Yep I debated for almost a year on what to get... I did a initial rigging vid already and am waiting for warmer weather for the first voyage.

[@yourbeatscore5762]

Where could I get a Hobie Compass Camo

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

You could buy one online at some kayak retailers like Austin canoe and kayak (ack). If you want to buy in person I would suggest going to the Hobie website to find your nearest Hobie dealer. Hope this helps

[@yourbeatscore5762]

Mesquite Outdoors yes it does! Thanks for replying, didn’t think you were able to get them online(because I haven’t shipped anything bigger than a grill of a car) but dang, thanks so much

[@oskerhernandez3682]

Hey bro have you fish during that place in Edinburg

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Not in a kayak but I'm thinking of going back 😉. I've caught catfish and bass there before but off the bank

[@okuma7713]

They still calling PA14 -kayak? :).... One thing is strange for me in kayak production in general, how width ,lenght and weight of a kayak does not have impact on load capacity

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Lol the PA definitely blurs the lines especially the PA-17t! Self powered watercraft lol

[@dusbus2384]

what is your height/weight for reference?

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! I'm 5'6" and about 180 lbs

[@Leo249ful]

Outback 2019 is the best alternative ^!^

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

It's a sweet kayak! Definitely wouldn't trade it for any other kayak 👍

[@Leo249ful]

@@MesquiteOutdoors Yeah ! So what do you think about Pelican kayaks ? They can use drive system now...

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

I really want to test it out! Looks like a great value and I like the open deck design! I'm a fan of the fin style pedal drive so I think it's great that people can get it at a lower price point. The other kayak I own is a Pelican and I have never had any issues with it

[@Aesop101]

Nice bay there

[@JM-mp4dm]

he blocked off his cup holder

[@peterncrystal]

Nice at Doolittle park

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Had never thought to take the kayak out there but it was pretty fun. Next time I'll try to do a little fishing

[@085297]

@@MesquiteOutdoors where do you fish for bass down there? If you fish for bass

[@esand2787]

Oldtown Autopilot 120

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

I’d like to try that thing out sometime. Looks like a sweet set up

[@PA96704]

worst thing about the Hobie is loading it up on your roof after going miles against current.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Ya it definitely takes some getting used to. I use the truck bed and a bed extender so it'd other to bad with the the wheels

[@fishingforfun8231]

Rezultate Căutare Rezultatul traducerii Română Engleză Hello from Romania! They are very beautiful. What prices do they have?

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Here in the US the camo compass is 2399, the outback is 2999, and the proangler 14 is 3889

[@robertstanderford8438]

PA 14 is about as far as I think you can go without stepping out of kayak territory. It’s my beiotch...

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Ya I agree! It's huge! I might get one down the line but for now I'm happy with my Outback.

[@eltoncordeiro1964]

qual endereço do representante no BRASIL?

[@Bluesfree]

Aqui .. www.hobie.com/br/pt/dealers/ Até

[@DAVIZZY69]

What about prices?

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Compass 1949, compass camo 2299, outback 2799, pro angler 14 3649

[@DAVIZZY69]

@@MesquiteOutdoors thank you!!

[@FatBellyFishing]

I need a hobbie so bad.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

It's lived up to the hype! Love fishing out of my Outback! Awesome for inshore! Which one you thinking of getting?

[@FatBellyFishing]

@@MesquiteOutdoors i dont have the money to get one, i wish i did

[@youtubecomments5951]

you couldnt paddle correctly because of the selfie stick in the way of your stroke

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Ya probably shouldn't placed that camera in a different spot for the paddle section! I'll do it differentlly if I ever do another kayak comparison

[@xomgitsjay]

Looks like the Compass is the best bang for your buck kayak but the outback is the most tried and true. Angler is meh lol to expensive for my book.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Ya they have a good line up for sure really a kayak to meet various needs! I'd like to also test out the REVO and the new passport

[@xomgitsjay]

Definitely in the market for a pedal yak and a lot of companies are coming out with some this year. It's an exciting time for us yak fisherman!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

It truly is! First step is deciding whether your a fin style or propeller yaker! I like fin style for me cause I fish alot of inshore grass flats. They do really well in grass and you can flutter the fins for shallow water. If I did more bass fishing tight on structure I would give the propeller style yaks more of a look for sure

[@johnmathews5589]

Lol probably harder to paddle the pro cause you had the paddle upside down 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Lol hadn't noticed that! It was definitely a little chaotic filming this video after we got out of work. Thanks for watching

[@eddieescobar2608]

No doubt!

[@HarryDK]

The PA is great, but for me, it is a bloody boat lol

[@darrylmuse9948]

I have the 2017 PA 14 and I love it I call it a aircraft carrier lol

[@kwd1253]

Why would get different size for, if are truly trying compare to each other? Why not just get all 12ft or close to 12ft then do comparisons side by side and how they preform. Kind bs doing it like you are. 12 ft pa only has 4 ride holder and 14 has 6 rods holders. I have to stick with Alex kayak on reviews he don’t care about brands and he going say cons and pros on everything

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! When I was interested in buying a hobie kayak I was wasn’t sure which of these 3 kayaks I was gonna get. At the time there wasn’t a video comparison comparing these three kayaks. I ended up buying an outback and and was lucky enough to have some friends that had proangler and a compass. I just wanted to make a video showing the the three kayaks against each other in case someone found themselves in a similar situation. I really like Aliex’s channel as well. I’m just a normal dude who posts videos every once in a while

[@AlwaysCoastal]

Sweet kayak set ups! Great youtube channel too! Just subscribed. We just posted a couple new videos if you would like to check them out!

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the the channel! Cool heading over to your channel 👍

[@Beyondthebreakers]

To be honest, I do not know why would I buy PA. It is heavy, very poor performance offshore, it is hard to move on the water, it is expensive. If this flips, it is difficult to flip it back. It requires a trailer. I am 6'4 and 220 lbs and I am very comfortable in 10 feet slayer 10 and outback is just a great kayak for offshore fishing. Unless you want to bring your entire house to the lake, I would not buy this boat.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Hey thanks for watching! I agree I feel like the Outback will work for most people but the PA is great for those tackle/gear junkies or people that want ultimate stability/comfort

[@operatorspectre7428]

PA14 performs very well offshore.. people here in socal use them all the time offshore fishing la jolla and the san diego bay, etc.. It's the number 1 choice down here.

[@RWoodOutdoors]

I enjoyed the video. Very informative. Glad you did a speed comparison. I just got a 2019 Outback and I'm loving it! Subbed. Check out my channel if you get a chance.

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! Heading over to check out your channel 👍

[@Beinhartwie1chopper]

Moin bum shack

[@Golden3ye]

Lol that paddle test was pathetic. Literally like 4 paddles and can only paddle one side. Bruh...

[@MesquiteOutdoors]

Thanks for watching. Just a normal dude testing out some yaks for fun