Taking the Oru Kayak for a ride. Photo: Buster Hein/Cult of Mac I consider myself to be “the adventurous type” but I’ve never once kayaked, thanks to two big hurdles: I live in the desert, and I drive ...

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 ...

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 ...

I've been using Oru's kayaks for a few years. A friend and I sailed with them around Fiji and down to New Zealand, and though most of my time was spent surfing and spearfishing, it was always easy to ...

German product designer Daniel Schult has come with an alternative, however, in the form of a folding kayak that can be carried like a backpack. First of all, yes, American manufacturer Oru does ...

Earlier this year, Inhabitat was excited to introduce you to Oru, the Origami Kayak. The 12-foot-long, 25-inch-wide elegant, one-man kayak folds into its own compact carrying case, making it easy to ...

If you’re squeezed for space in your tiny city apartment, chances are your beloved but bulky outdoor gear will be the first to go in the downsizing process. The folks at Oru Kayak, however, are hoping ...

Anton Willis grew up in rural Mendocino County, with easy access to rivers, lakes, and the ocean. A recreational but not avid kayaker, he was forced to become even less active in the sport in 2008 ...