The never-ending struggle of the kayak angler comes down to two things: storage and transportation. I've learned that the hard way. It was frustrating to spend over $1,200 on a trailer and license ...

If you've ever folded origami or played with Legos, you may have caught a glimpse of the future of kayaks. Foldable and modular watercraft have been growing in popularity for the last several years, ...

I've covered consumer shopping in the e-commerce sphere since 2019. There is something deeply edifying about the water. It’s a peaceful escape and an especially welcome relief in the dead heat of a ...

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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If the idea of an afternoon kayaking sounds like the perfect escape but the reality of storing a boat in your apartment seems daunting, Oru has created a kayak for urban dwellers that folds up in an ...

In this day of tiny homes, city dwelling, and #vanlife, space is at a premium. And among the many types of adventure toys out there, boats are probably the biggest hog for storage and transportation.

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 ...

Below the gangway leading down to Harris Harbor, 25-year-old medical student Austin Jones split open his foldable kayak, revealing among water bottles, camping and survival gear two canisters: one of ...