The Inlet is the lightest, most portable, and easiest-to-assemble folding kayak YET — an origami kayak for everyone. Designed for flat water, it's playful and light — and ridiculously fast to assemble. With the smallest box of any of our models, you can store it just about anywhere.

Features & Tech

Easy closure flaps

Side-release buckles are super easy and intuitive. Simple to clip and tighten — and all of our straps have pull loops, friendly on old or sore hands.

Adjustable footrest

Our super sturdy ABS plastic footrest is easy to adjust — unlike many kayaks, you can fine-tune it while sitting in the boat.

Adjustable backrest

A fully adjustable backrest provides support for paddlers of all sizes. Feeling lazy in the middle of a paddle? Just tilt it back using the side straps.

Fairing

These ultra-durable, riveted polyethylene sleeves help streamline the origami kayak and protect the ends from scratches and scrapes.

A 9'8" kayak that folds down to an unbelievably compact box. At 20 pounds, this origami kayak weighs half of a traditional kayak. It’s compact enough to store in your car trunk (two even!), or anywhere else. It tracks and handles far better than inflatable kayaks. With the Oru Pack, you can even check it on a plane or hike it anywhere.
It's stable, but also nimble and playful. It’s intended for use in calm water — think mirror-smooth lakes, rivers, and streams. Its large, open cockpit is perfect for paddles with a dog or small child — perfect for first-time paddlers and beginners, but great for anyone who wants a boat on the go.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Folds from box to boat in 3-5 minutes
• Weighs just 20 lbs. - less than half the weight of a traditional kayak
• Stash it pretty much anywhere: your trunk, closet, boat, garage, van, or even under your bed
• Made of 5mm double-layered custom-extruded polypropylene
• Manufacturer-rated for 20,000 fold cycles
• 10-year UV treatment

**Note: The Inlet is NOT compatible with the Oru Pack

Specs:

• Weight: 20 lbs
• Length: 10’ (feet)
• Width: 31”
• Kayak Box: 42" x 18" x 10"
• Max Load: 275 lbs
• Open cockpit

Fabric/Material Content AND Construction:

DURABILITY - Oru Kayaks are made from a custom polypropylene, with a 10-year UV treatment, and a 20,000-fold cycle rating! While the hull is designed to take a beating, we suggest you treat your kayak like a fiberglass boat. Oru Kayaks come with a limited 12-month warranty.

• Made of double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene
• Lightweight and extraordinarily strong
• Manufacturer-rated for 20,000 fold cycles
• 10-year UV treatment
• Withstands sliding over smooth rocks or bumping into obstacles under the water

PERFORMANCE - The Inlet is designed for flat water. Oru Kayaks use origami to deliver great tracking and stability. The lightweight materials make handling easy and responsive. 

PORTABILITY - The Inlet’s fold pattern focuses on efficiency and will streamline your entire kayaking experience, from box to boat to water and back. Every fold was designed to nest and fit perfectly, eliminating wasted space and making the smallest box possible. No garage, SUV, or roof racks are required. Stash it in a trunk. Check it on a plane. Store it behind your couch. Hike it into remote waters. 

• A 10-foot kayak that folds up into the size of a large handbag
• Under 20 pounds
•  This full-sized, hardshell kayak will fold down and carry like a guitar case
• Our super comfy custom pack lets you trek to remote water that’s never floated a boat

Care:

We recommend treating your Oru Kayak as you would a fiberglass, wood, or skin-on-frame kayak. Here are some guidelines: 

• Avoid unnecessary dragging or bumping - use the carry handles to lift, instead of tugging it behind you
• Store out of direct sunlight - our boats have a 10-year UV treatment, but we still recommend sheltered storage 
• Rinse the kayak thoroughly with fresh water after each use - sediment and salt that dry to the surface of the boat can be abrasive over time 
• Our kayaks are designed to be easily repairable if anything should wear out over time. Our repairs team is happy to help! Just shoot us an email at service@orukayak.com with a brief description of your issue, a photo, and your Hull Identification Number to get the ball rolling.

Assembly

To see how it all comes together, check out our assembly video (definitely, absolutely watch this if you've purchased a kayak and are putting it together for the first time).

Download PDF Assembly Guide

Product Manual