I am a freelance writer who frequently covers tech and outdoor gear. Appropriately to its namesake, I tested the Lake on a few lakes in the New England area. I initially took it out by myself on ...

Talk about a new wrinkle in outdoor action gear. Or, rather, a fold. Inspired by the craft of origami, a California-based company has created a kayak capable of being folded up and strapped onto one's ...

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 ...

A company that brought you the world’s first origami-inspired folding kayak is back again with a new model – the 16-foot Coast (and Coast+), which is a longer, expedition-style kayak designed for ...

California's Oru Kayak has found great success with its origami-inspired approach to boatbuilding, using a very fruitful Kickstarter campaign in 2012 as a launchpad for a line of slick seagoing ...

For anyone who lives near the water, there is no better way to explore the outdoors than in a kayak. However, owning a kayak comes with its own complications. Even if there is room to store a kayak at ...

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 ...

Who hasn’t found themselves looking across a pond, lake, river or ocean with a desire to explore but absent the means to do so? With the Oru folding kayak, a whole new world of paddling exploration ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Kayaks are fantastic to play with on the water… And just as big a hassle to deal with off of the water. A ...