One of the most innovative gear I’ve seen at Outdoor Retailer is the Oru Kayak. This is a boat that folds down, like origami, into the size of a large artists portfolio. Each boat is made from a single, seamless sheet of double-layered, recyclable plastic. The company says each watercraft is sleek and sturdy, enough to row on lakes and even through 6-foot swells on the ocean. They also say it only takes minutes to go from box to boat.
There are currently four versions available – the Bay, Bay +, Coast, and Coast + ranging in price from $1,275 to $2,475. They are also working on a 5th boat that will be called the Beach. Keep your eye out for that one in the near future.
For more on Oru Kayak, check them out at orukayak.com