The best products are the ones that solve a problem. When it comes to owning a kayak, one of the biggest problems is where to store it when it’s not in use. For some, it’s as easy as standing it up in ...

Kayaking is one of summer’s most relaxing and enjoyable water sports, but owning your own boat is a near impossibility if you live in an apartment or small home. Luckily, the days of trying to stuff a ...

There is something deeply edifying about the water. It’s a peaceful escape and an especially welcome relief in the dead heat of a Texas summer. I’m lucky to live about 10 minutes from the lake on foot ...

California-based kayak maker Oru has built a great brand on the strength of its origami-inspired folding kayaks, and now it’s launching its lightest and most portable model yet with a new Kickstarter ...

Exclusive: Use code CNNORU for a free paddle worth $99 with purchase of Oru's Beach LT foldable kayak. Oru’s foldable kayaks are perfect for those of us who don’t have an SUV or the ability to hoist a ...

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Many foldable boat designs have passed through the pages of Gizmag over recent years – the Quickboat, the Foldaboat, the Adhoc and others. The Oru origami-style kayak seemed to be the one to make the ...

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After testing Oru’s origami kayak on lakes, rivers, and marshes, we think it’s a fantastic lightweight option for paddlers. I’ve always loved kayaking, but even most inflatable models are too ...