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Oru Kayak Foldable Kayak Inlet | Stable, Durable, Lightweight - Lake and River Kayaks - Beginner, Intermediate - Size (Unfolded)

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Brand Oru Kayak
Item Weight 9.1 Kilograms
Material Polypropylene (PP)
Color Black
Style Classic

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  • PORTABLE FOLDING KAYAK: Get out on the wide open water quickly and easily. Your innovative Inlet boat by Oru Kayak is made for casual kayaking on calm waters, such as lakes, rivers, and bays, so it’s perfect for beginners and experts alike!
  • FROM BOX TO BOAT IN MINUTES: Construct your kayak in under 5 minutes! Oru pioneered the Inlet’s origami-inspired, foldable structure, so you won’t spend forever setting up or waste time lugging around a boat!
  • SLEEK, DURABLE, & RELIABLE: Oru Kayaks undergo extensive strength and durability testing. Created from 5 mm double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene, Oru Kayaks are incredibly puncture, abrasion resistant and built to last.
  • NO ROOF RACK REQUIRED: Fits into the trunk of a small car or our Oru Inlet Pack carrying case [sold separately] for easy transport when hiking, bicycling, and using public transportation. Your Intel is the most convenient, transportable kayak imaginable.
  • SPECS & MEASUREMENTS: At 20 Lbs, this origami kayak weighs half of a traditional kayak. 9'8"x 31" kayak that folds down to an unbelievably compact box - 42" x 10" x 18". Cockpit size:23" x 44". Capacity for a max. of 275 Lbs. Max paddler height: 6'2". Color: Black

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Oru Kayak Inlet

Discover the lightest and most portable foldable kayak

We believe everyone deserves to experience the relaxation of a day on the water, surrounded by the wonders of nature, whether boating solo or spending time with those who mean the most. Thanks to Oru Kayak’s keen attention to the smallest details and innovative engineering, boating is now more accessible than ever before.

With our lightweight, foldable kayaks, every lifestyle can include kayaking. No trailer hitch for a boat? Just store your kayak in the trunk of your car. Live in the city, or don’t have a garage? Simply stash your kayak in the closet or under your bed until the next time the wilderness calls. Wherever your next destination is, your Oru Kayak is ready to go the distance.

Advantages of Oru Kayak

  • Made from custom polypropylene and rust-resistant hardware
  • Folds to the size of a large suitcase and can be stored nearly anywhere
  • Kayak option for any skill level
  • Treated with 10 years of UV protection
  • Rated with a lifetime of 20,000 folds
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From Box to boat in minutes

Construct your kayak in less then 5 minutes. Our buckle-closure system allows you to assemble the kayak quickly and intuitively. Oru pioneered the Inlet’s origami-inspired, foldable structure, so you won’t spend forever setting up or waste time lugging around a boat.

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Custom Made to Last

Sometimes, boating is a bumpy ride. But don’t worry—your fishing kayak is made from 5mm. double-layered custom polypropylene, so sand, sticks, and stones won’t break your boat.

With thousands of manufacture-tested fold cycles and 10 years of UV protection against color-fading and damage, your kayak is in it for the long haul.

More Outdoor Fun at a Fraction of the Weight

While ordinary personal kayaks weigh anywhere from 50 to 80 lbs., Oru Kayak keeps your boat ultra-light yet extremely tough thanks to our cutting-edge materials.

Whether you’re carrying your kayak folded or it’s assembled and you’re ready to paddle, we’ve designed your boat so you can expend all your energy on your next water adventure, not the build-up to it.

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Any questions on how to assemble or maintain your kayak? Looking to complete your Oru collection?

We provide paddles, protective kayak packs, and outdoor adventure tips to make your next outdoor expedition unforgettable. Find more accessories below.

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Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
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3.8 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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3.9 out of 5 stars
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SKILL LEVEL Beginner Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Intermediate Intermediate Advanced Beginner, Intermediate
IDEAL FOR Recreational paddling on calm water Casual paddling on lakes and rivers Casual paddling on lakes and rivers Recreational paddling on lakes, rivers, and oceans Frequent, professional performance paddling on lakes, rivers, and oceans Casual paddling on lakes and rivers
MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY 250 lbs 275 lbs 300 lbs 300 lbs 400 lbs 500 lbs
WEIGHT 18 lbs 20 lbs 25 lbs 26 lbs 32 lbs 41 lbs
DIMENSIONS (FOLDED) 42 x 18 x 10 in. 42 x 18 x 10 in. 33 x 12 x 29 in. 33 x 12 x 29 in. 33 x 12 x 29 in. 34 x 17 x 29
DIMENSIONS (ASSEMBLED) 9’0” x 32 in. (at cockpit) 9’6” x 30 in. (at cockpit) 12 ft. x 28 in. (at cockpit) 12 ft. x 25 in. (at cockpit) 16 ft. x 25 in (at cockpit) 16 ft. x 28 in. (at cockpit)
Oru Paddle Oru Pack for Lake & Inlet Oru LED Lights Oru Water Bottle Oru PFD Life Jacket Oru Gel Seat
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Description Durable & lightweight paddle, adjustable length., collapses in 4 pieces Backpack with shoulder straps and hip belt for ergonomically carrying your kayak With velcro attachable lights with 13 colors and 4 dazzling modes, all accessible via wireless remote control lightweight 24 oz Bottle with double-wall insulation to keep your cold liquids cold for up to 12 full hours Medium-profile life jacket delivering 16.5 pounds of flotation, Coast Guard approved An EVA foam upper and gel insert below molds to your body shape to provide comfort as you paddle
Material Fiberglass Shaft/ ABS Plastic Blades Heavy-duty nylon IP68 water-resistant 50% recycled materials 400 denier nylon fabric 15mm EVA Pad/ Gel Insert
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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
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Customers say

Customers like the ease of assembly of the kayak. They say it's easy to fold and unfold. They also appreciate the weight of the product, saying it' s very portable. Customers also like the quality, tracks, and size. However, some customers have reported issues with leakage. Customers disagree on sturdiness.

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15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the kayak easy to assemble. They mention that the parts are simple and quick enough to attach. The kayak is light weight and can be easily deployed. Customers also appreciate the ease of folding and unfolding the kayak.

"...I’ve owned it, I’ve used it over 10 times—because it really can be set up in 3 minutes and taken from my Corolla’s trunk to the water spontaneously,..." Read more

"...Launched easily, was a fantastic ride in the water. When done, wiped it down, folded it up, and put it right into my car...." Read more

"...I have mixed feelings about the Velcro assisted seals. They're simple and quick enough to attach, but don't always stay in place...." Read more

"...Very easy to put together and take apart. I like the large space in the sitting area of the Inlet kayak...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the kayak. They say it's light enough for them to carry, it' s extremely portable, and fits inside their car. Some customers also love that it' is easily ported and fits in their car, making it a great option for beginners.

"...With its backpack, the ORU Inlet is an incredible, durable, light origami kayak meeting the highest design standards...." Read more

"...Light weight, portable and fun!!! Highly recommend." Read more

"First and foremost, this is a great concept. I love the portability factor and that my son and I were able to enjoy the kayak for the first two..." Read more

"...good for apartment dwellers looking for a basic, storable, easily ported kayak. I just outgrew it. Looking to sell and replace mine in '23." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the kayak to be fun and versatile. They mention that it is a great product and thoroughly enjoyable.

"...Light weight, portable and fun!!! Highly recommend." Read more

"...Light weight (20lb), can be easily deployed and quite enjoyable. I’ve taken it out on the water for about 4-5 time now...." Read more

"...There are approximately 20,000 refolds before its shot. Very fun." Read more

"My inlet is easy to use and a great delight. At 72 I felt my old sit-on-top had become too heavy and had quit bothering to lift it up on my car...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kayak. They mention that it is of high quality, light weight, and easy to put together. Customers also say that the ORU Inlet is an incredible, durable, and light origami kayak.

"...With its backpack, the ORU Inlet is an incredible, durable, light origami kayak meeting the highest design standards...." Read more

"...Still, it's a quality product, good for apartment dwellers looking for a basic, storable, easily ported kayak. I just outgrew it...." Read more

"Clearly a very high quality kayak with an extremely well engineered design. Very easy to put together and take apart...." Read more

"Amazing craft..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the kayak's tracks. They say that it paddles smoothly and tracks well.

"...On the water, the Inlet lived up to my expectations. In calm water it tracks well and with a little tail wind moves pretty quickly too...." Read more

"...It paddles smoothly and seems to track amazingly well. As a long time kayaker, I was very pleased...." Read more

"...Plenty of room for one person and some supplies. Tracks well and is fast because of the light weight...." Read more

"I found it easy to assemble the first time. It’s stable and tracks well. Love that it fits in the car." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the kayak. They mention that the cockpit is large enough, with enough room for one person and some supplies.

"...The cockpit is large enough but the seat distance from the bow is fixed.On the water, the Inlet lived up to my expectations...." Read more

"...Very easy to put together and take apart. I like the large space in the sitting area of the Inlet kayak...." Read more

"...Great for gentle paddling on calm water or a lake. Plenty of room for one person and some supplies...." Read more

19 customers mention9 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the kayak. Some mention that it's much stoutier than their first impression, light, reliable, and stable, while others say that it is no more durable than an inflatable, the seat broke in less than a month, and the inlet is relatively unstable. They are disappointed with the quality of the product and will not purchase it again.

"...With its backpack, the ORU Inlet is an incredible, durable, light origami kayak meeting the highest design standards...." Read more

"...Not much glide.The seat is kinda flimsy. It's attached at the base by a small notch and by two straps that attach to the gunnels...." Read more

"...Can’t speak on its longevity, so far it’s holding up well. Great purchase, I may get a two seater down the road." Read more

"...However, both the thin hard seat cushion and flimsy seat back are the weakest components of the Inlet...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the kayak's tendency to leak. They mention that water leaks into the corrugation in the plastic via the fold, and the boat seems to take on water between the layers and contacts. Customers also mention that their butt was getting wet after 10 minutes in the water.

"...I noticed since its first use, that the boat seemed to take on water between the layers and contacted support...." Read more

"...Sure enough, water started bubbling in from a hole at a fold point behind the seat. Thus, the kayak has been returned...." Read more

"...Within 10 uses I noticed water leaking into the corrugation in the plastic via the fold points...." Read more

"...I purchased it based on a recommendation from someone.leakage after several times use.never buy" Read more

Boat Leaked at Fold, Customer Service is Unresponsive
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Boat Leaked at Fold, Customer Service is Unresponsive
First and foremost, this is a great concept. I love the portability factor and that my son and I were able to enjoy the kayak for the first two months of ownership. I noticed since its first use, that the boat seemed to take on water between the layers and contacted support. They indicated that this was cosmetic and normal however so I thought nothing of it. Fast forward a month of so later, my 3 year old son and I were on the lake as we have been before, when we started taking on more water than usual. We were able to get my son into a friend's kayak and I limped the boat back to the dock. Here we discovered a small leake at the point where 5 partitions fold in. Initially customer service was responsive (ticket filed May 22nd, response received the 24th) and they requested a video of the leak. Total fair, so I'd sent a video in when I was able to get the boat to the dock that following weekend. Since then I've sent two follow up emails June 6th, June 15th, and another one today June 27th in hopes to reach someone there about the issue and warranty resolution. I love the concept, I love the vision, if it were just a manufacturing defect I could still back this product and company (stuff happens). But having no resolution in sight and no responses to my follow up emails, I cannot recommend it to others as its likely I have burned $900 and will have to purchase elsewhere to get back on the water this summer.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2021
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The Inlet is total freedom on the water in a 20lb box I have personally hiked in to mountain lakes that nobody else can access. With its backpack, the ORU Inlet is an incredible, durable, light origami kayak meeting the highest design standards. As a kayaker for 35 years, this advance in design is revolutionary. In the 2 months I’ve owned it, I’ve used it over 10 times—because it really can be set up in 3 minutes and taken from my Corolla’s trunk to the water spontaneously, on a whim. It’s crazy.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
First and foremost, this is a great concept. I love the portability factor and that my son and I were able to enjoy the kayak for the first two months of ownership. I noticed since its first use, that the boat seemed to take on water between the layers and contacted support. They indicated that this was cosmetic and normal however so I thought nothing of it. Fast forward a month of so later, my 3 year old son and I were on the lake as we have been before, when we started taking on more water than usual. We were able to get my son into a friend's kayak and I limped the boat back to the dock. Here we discovered a small leake at the point where 5 partitions fold in. Initially customer service was responsive (ticket filed May 22nd, response received the 24th) and they requested a video of the leak. Total fair, so I'd sent a video in when I was able to get the boat to the dock that following weekend. Since then I've sent two follow up emails June 6th, June 15th, and another one today June 27th in hopes to reach someone there about the issue and warranty resolution. I love the concept, I love the vision, if it were just a manufacturing defect I could still back this product and company (stuff happens). But having no resolution in sight and no responses to my follow up emails, I cannot recommend it to others as its likely I have burned $900 and will have to purchase elsewhere to get back on the water this summer.
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Reviewed in Sweden on March 29, 2022
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