As an apartment-dweller and kayak-lover myself, I got my hands on a few Oru kayaks to try out. After paddling around in three different boats, here’s why Oru is our new favorite kayak brand. Oru ...

Oru's cheapest kayak is super light, easy to set up, and makes getting on the water easy. Creator Hub Tech Science Life Social Good Entertainment Deals Shopping Games Search ...

Oru Kayaks started as a Kickstarter project in 2013 that was funded the first day. They are made of a single sheet of hard, corrugated plastic (specifically 5mm double-layered polypropylene) that ...

The foldable Oru Lake Kayak is one of my summer essentials—and right now Vetted readers get a free paddle bundled into their purchase. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip. Featured.

Oru’s kayaks are stable and sturdy, constructed from a custom polypropylene that is rated to 20,000 fold cycles and sports a UV treatment that will last for ten years. What’s more, they’re light. Even ...

Oru worked with the compact e-drive experts at Bixpy to engineer around the issue. Bixpy already had a universal electric motor solution in its K-1 Outboard so it was simply a matter of creating a ...

The Inlet will cost $899, becoming Oru’s most affordable kayak yet (its next-cheapest model is the Beach LT at $1,299). Right now, the company is funding the Inlet on Kickstarter and has backer ...

The Oru Kayak is a no frills kayak, but its strength is in its simplicity. This foldable boat packs down into a compact and convenient carry case that I easily popped into my car boot. At 8kg, it’s a ...

Already the go-to for light, packable origami-inspired kayaks, Oru is now launching its lightest, most portable model to date. Sized down for the everyday commute, the new grab-and-go Inlet kayak ...

Oru kayaks are quite expensive, and while they’re in the same range as inflatable kayaks (more on that below), it’s disappointing that necessary extras like a paddle aren’t included.