The kayak is the more famous boat, but the umiak was just as important to the Inuit people of the Arctic. The sleek kayak could be used only by individuals for hunting or fishing. The far more substantial umiak, in contrast, had multiple uses. 8 made the difference. The umiak was the boat they used to hunt the largest prey—walrus and whale. The umiak was also the basic mode of family transportation for the Inuit as they traveled between their winter and summer camps. Some umiaks held twenty people, along with all their possessions. A large 9 was not a problem. Even sled dogs were taken on board.