
7.8/10 Overall Rating
Oru Kayak Foldable Kayak
- Lightest, most portable, and easiest to assemble folding kayak
- Assembles in minutes without any tools or experience
- Made from 5 mm double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene
- Fits into the trunk of a small car for easy transport
- Weighs 17 Lbs and folds down to an unbelievably compact box - 42" x 10" x 18"
- Cockpit size: 23" x 44"
- Capacity for a max. of 250 Lbs. Max paddler height: 6'4"
The Oru Kayak Foldable Kayak is an impressive feat of engineering, making it possible to bring the joys of kayaking to even more people. Weighing in at just under 20 pounds and measuring 10 feet long when unfolded, this lightweight yet resilient kayak offers a great way for adventurers to explore lakes and rivers without having to worry about finding storage space for their boat.
The setup process is incredibly simple; taking only five minutes or less from being stored in its case to fully assembled ready for use. This makes it perfect for those who don’t have access to a roof rack on their car but still want the convenience of bringing along their own vessel while exploring new areas. In addition, watching others struggle with inflating their inflatable kayaks can be quite amusing!
The Oru Kayak Foldable Kayak is designed primarily for flat water conditions as there isn’t much protection against choppy waters due its open cockpit design and lack of skirt options available. However, this shouldn’t stop anyone from enjoying the benefits that come with owning one; such as being able to lift it by yourself and store it away easily when not in use – something which wouldn’t be achievable with heavier traditional boats made out of fibreglass or aluminium. Even better if you already own a yacht as you can store your folded up kayak inside one of the hatches on board!
Overall we are highly impressed by what this foldable vessel has been able offer us during our testing period so far; durability seems good enough despite some reports claiming otherwise, assembly time gets quicker each time we do it and most importantly - going out onto the lake again feels like fun once more thanks to how easy transporting our trusty companion has become!
Pros
- Lightweight yet resilient
- Quick and easy setup process
- No need for a roof rack
- Can be stored in a yacht hatch
- Durable
- Easy to transport
- Folds up for easy storage
- Fun to use
Cons
- Open cockpit design limits protection against choppy waters
- No skirt options available
- Designed primarily for flat water conditions
- Can be difficult to assemble for some
- Some reports of durability issues
- Pricey compared to other kayaks
Oru Kayak Foldable Kayak Rating
The Oru Kayak Foldable Kayak is an impressive engineering feat, weighing just under 20 pounds and measuring 10 feet long when unfolded. It is incredibly simple to set up, taking only five minutes or less from being stored in its case to fully assembled, and is perfect for those who don't have access to a roof rack on their car. It is designed primarily for flat water conditions, but offers the benefit of being able to lift it by yourself and store it away easily when not in use. Overall, it is highly impressive and durable, and makes going out onto the lake again feel like fun.










