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The never-ending struggle of the kayak angler comes down to two things: storage and transportation. I've learned that the hard way. It was frustrating to spend over $1,200 on a trailer and license ...

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“You’re going on the Devils — in that?” asked the Texas river guide. He was referencing our choice of watercraft, which at that time was folded down to the size of a card table. His concerned look and ...

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 ...

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Anton Willis, CDO at Oru Kayak, moved to the Bay Area in 2002 and immediately encountered the struggle of getting outside while living in a large metropolitan city. Paddling solved that problem, but ...

The best products are the ones that solve a problem. When it comes to owning a kayak, one of the biggest problems is where to store it when it’s not in use. For some, it’s as easy as standing it up in ...