Tim Niemier introduced the sit-on-top kayak to the world, changing kayaking forever by making it more accessible to the ...

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With the original Onak "origami" canoe, you could cycle to the canal or coastline with a trolley in tow, unpack and assemble at the water's edge and then throw in your gear and paddle away with up to ...

Folding kayaks are quickly becoming the coolest (and most convenient) option for nature lovers looking to hit the water. If you're like me, you love spending time outdoors kayaking, but don't always ...

A few years back, Oru Kayak became the darling of the crowdfunding scene when it introduced a lightweight, collapsible boat that could be stored in a closet and easily transported to and from the ...

Jonah Koplik’s 10-foot folding kayak stacks into a compact stack of plastic and structural pieces made of metal rods, wooden dowels and PVC pipes. Jonah Koplik holds the gear he loaded in a backpack ...

Six years ago we first heard about the MyCanoe, a two-person canoe that folds up like origami for transit and storage. Its makers are now back on Kickstarter with the smaller, lighter MyCanoe Solo 2.

The team at Oru Kayak has created a unique origami folding canoe in the form of the Oru Kayak Haven which has been launched via Indiegogo this month and has already raised nearly $150,000. Watch the ...

A new origami folding canoe has been launched via Kickstarter this month in the form of the Oru Kayak Inlet, offering a lightweight easily collapsible canoe that can be carried inside your car. Watch ...

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