Why We Like Oru Kayaks

Oru believes that connecting to nature is a deep human need —even for those of us who live in cities.

They love exploring the world around us, and draw inspiration from all sorts of experiences—most obviously Greenland kayaks and Japanese origami, but many others that live in the details. Oru is building a business, but their real goal is to change how people connect with the water.

They have lofty goals, but they’re also a bunch of fun-loving makers and doers. Oru recently moved from San Francisco to an old warehouse-style sewing factory in Emeryville, CA and are feeling quite at home in their quirky neighborhood by the water. On a shared block with Pixar, a small batch coffee roaster, and a vintage race car shop, there’s enough caffeine and creativity flowing to keep us stoked day in and day out. The Bay and the ocean are both a short hop away —they can surf the Pacific in a Coast kayak in the morning, and head to a Giants game in a Beach kayak in the afternoon. Oru comes from all around the world and they’re proud to have an atmosphere of openness and acceptance.

Why We Like Oru:

• Portable kayaks - that's right! They've taken kayaks and made them portable and accessible. 
• Foldable, lightweight, and easy to pack and store.
• Six sizes to meet all of your kayaking needs - convertible tandems!
• Great for boating, fishing, camping, and multiple water types.
• Durable material.
• Kayak accessories - spray skirts, flotation devices, dry bags, seats, light, paddles, etc. 
• Customization available.
• No order minimums.