# Stealthy Lightweight Origami Kayaks The Oru Kayak Black Edition Comes in at Just 25-Pounds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-black-edition References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/boats/oru-kayak-black-edition/) & [orukayak](https://www.orukayak.com/products/bay-st-black-edition)  The Oru Kayak Black Edition has been designed by Anton Willis as a [compact watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-bike-explorer) that will provide avid outdoor enthusiasts with a demure option to incorporate into their gear roster. The kayak comes in at just 25-pounds yet is capable of supporting up to 300-pounds and will [collapse down into a unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-cart) that fits neatly into a small suitcase. The unit can be assembled for use in just five-minutes flat and will offer impressive handling on the water. The Oru Kayak Black Edition maintains a stealthy finish that is paired with a carbon paddle along with a seat wedge, a set of float bags and a [waterproof backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allweather-backpack). Available starting January 14, 2022, the kayak is priced starting at $1,747. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lightweight Origami Equipment:** There is an opportunity to create a range of lightweight and collapsible outdoor equipment using origami-inspired designs. - **Compact Sporting Gear:** The trend towards compact sporting gear creates opportunities for companies to innovate and create equipment that can be easily transported and stored. - **Sustainable Outdoor Products:** A trend towards sustainability in the outdoor industry creates the opportunity to develop eco-friendly outdoor products that can be used without causing harm to the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoors industry should consider creating more lightweight and compact products that can be taken on the go. - **Outdoor Adventure Travel:** Travel companies can offer a more seamless travel experience for adventure seekers by providing high-quality, compact and lightweight equipment that can be taken on the go. - **Eco-friendly Outdoor Products:** Companies can capitalize on the growing trend towards eco-friendliness by offering outdoor products that are sustainable and made from recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blacked-Out Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-1.md) - [All-Black Foldable Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-kayaks.md) - [Featherweight Folding Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-kayak.md) - [Collapsible Carbon Fiber Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-kayak.md) - [Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycanoe-solo-2.md) - [Portable Folding Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-folding-boat.md) - [Powered Portable Kayak Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-x-bixpy-k1-outboard-kit-bundle.md) - [Hybrid Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-the-switch.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md)