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MEET THE WORLDSFIRST ORIGAMI KAYAK
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We make the most innovative, portable boats in the world—a foldable fleet designed with simplicity, freedom and joy in mind. Our kayaks are packable and compact, but they never compromise on durability or performance—and they are as easy on the eyes as they are on the water.

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DURABLE & PUNCTURE PROOF

Oru Kayaks are puncture and abrasion resistant. They can withstand sliding over rocks, bumping into obstacles, and are rated for 20,000+ folds.

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PORTABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT

Our kayaks weight as little as 18lbs! Making it one of the lightest boats in the market and portable enough that even our largest models can easily fit in the trunk of your car.

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EASY ASSEMBLY

Our kayaks are easy to assemble—no loose components and no tools needed. Transform from box to boat in as less than 1 minute!

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ADVENTURE READY

Get ready to explore outside the box and discover the beauty of the outdoors with endless adventures in your Oru Kayak!

Transform the way you connect to the outdoors

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10 Years of Innovation

  • A decade of relentless testing and design
  • Origami technology
  • Durable, custom-extruded corrugated high-tech OruPlastâ„¢

Over 100,000 Kayaks Sold Worldwide!

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One of the biggest challenges people have is simply getting their kayak to the water, and at 20 lbs—this is not a challenge to get to the water.

- Paddle TV

When put together, it doesn't look like something that came out of a square box. It looks like a real kayak. And man, does it fold cleverly.

- Outside Magazine

Oru Kayak makes getting on the water an easy and seamless experience one that single handedly makes the sport of kayaking much more accessible for those that don't have the traditional transportation methods needed to cart a kayak around.

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