The principal idea that led Anton Willis to attempt to make an origami kayak was accessibility. He was living in a tiny San Francisco apartment, lamenting his lack of storage for gear when he set out ...

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Anton Willis grew up in rural Mendocino County, with easy access to rivers, lakes, and the ocean. A recreational but not avid kayaker, he was forced to become even less active in the sport in 2008 ...

Campers and backpackers carry their tents, sleeping bags, and climbing gear with them – so why not their boats? Oru, The Origami Kayak is a full one-person boat made from heavy-duty corrugated ...

While kayaks are popular water craft for running rivers and exploring ocean coastlines, the boats are not always easy to launch. That problem is increasingly being addressed by manufacturers who are ...

The KayakPro Compact Erg provides the same workout as its larger siblings, then folds up for storage in a closet or corner of your apartment. They say that miles make champions, and you’d be hard ...

If you’re squeezed for space in your tiny city apartment, chances are your beloved but bulky outdoor gear will be the first to go in the downsizing process. The folks at Oru Kayak, however, are hoping ...