There is something deeply edifying about the water. It’s a peaceful escape and an especially welcome relief in the dead heat of a Texas summer. I’m lucky to live about 10 minutes from the lake on foot ...

Oru Kayak has long offered some of the market's most compact, conveniently portable watercraft. Now the company is expanding the appeal of its lineup by pairing its vessels with an equally compact, ...

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Two dream paddles and one absolute slog. That’s what it took to turn me from a canoe curmudgeon into the sort of guy who now keeps a foldable origami kayak in my trunk at all times. (Just substitute ...

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Kayaking is one of summer’s most relaxing and enjoyable water sports, but owning your own boat is a near impossibility if you live in an apartment or small home. Luckily, the days of trying to stuff a ...

Exclusive: Use code CNNORU for a free paddle worth $99 with purchase of Oru's Beach LT foldable kayak. Oru’s foldable kayaks are perfect for those of us who don’t have an SUV or the ability to hoist a ...

I am a freelance writer who frequently covers tech and outdoor gear. We've sent this story to your inbox. Appropriately to its namesake, I tested the Lake on a few lakes in the New England area. I ...

The Oru Beach LT Sport foldable kayak works surprisingly well for fishing, offering genuine stability and tracking performance despite folding into a portable box. At 28 pounds and 12 feet long when ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Every good thing has ...

Each time Oru launches its folding kayaks in a specialty color, explosive purchasing ensues. For the first time, it’s introducing boats in a color other than black or white. Oru’s origami boats have ...

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Sail into summer with our ...