$1,499 · Folding kayak by Nortik (not an Oru)

Get out on the water! This fun, fast 4.2m kayak comes from Nortik in Europe. It’s a 16kg folding plastic kayak like the Oru, but it’s a stronger design with less upkeep. Made with a solid plate of thick Nortilen plastic, it can’t accidentally be bent on a non-fold line, won’t trap water because it doesn’t have follow chambers, and can have accessories like adjustable footrests (included) installed in the hull and deck (can’t do that with an Oru!). It can be assembled in ten to fifteen minutes, and disassembled in under eight minutes. It’s stable in 1.5+ metre swells and following seas, and tracks well in wind. No need for a garage or renting a space at a kayak club because it fits in a closet and is easily transported in even a small car. Includes: kayak, foot rests, spray skirt, regular and storm paddles, three seats and two seat backs, two shaped flotation bladders, one PFD, plus to meet Coast Guard regs you’ll get a 50’ tow rope with bag and a hand pump.