In a world where space is scarce, things that fold up are forever becoming our new best friend. The Oru Kayak is not only easy to store and carry around, it’s fully recyclable and uses 70% less petroleum to manufacture than a standard kayak – swiftly gaining our seal of approval.

Proudly made on the West Coast of the USA, the team behind this clever vessel is Anton Willis, Ardy Sobhani and Roberto Gutierrez. These guys are making kayaking super-accessible, so we think their design is worth its weight in gold (when the Oru actually weighs in at only 25 pounds).