I got my hands on an early prototype Oru kayak, which I kept in the back of an old Toyota Camry for three summers to hedge my bets against missing out if an impromptu flatwater adventure came my way. In that time, I’ve personally tested over a dozen folding kayaks in conditions ranging from an inadvisable open ocean night paddle off the coast of Washington, to trying to fold one up while surfing in heavy beach break in San Francisco. The Expert (Joe Jackson): I have tested kayaks for a living since 2008 for publications like Paddler Magazine, Canoe & Kayak, and Outside. Best Recreational: Pakboats Puffin Saco.Luckily, that’s why we’re here.įun in The Sun: Best Portable Grills It’s a win-win, so long as you pick the right one.

A folding kayak will fit in the trunk of your car, so it’s easy to transport and won’t take up a ton of space at home.

A rigid, 16-foot hardshell boat that rips through open water so efficiently that it makes you feel like an aquatic species can put a serious strain on your relationship while it’s filling up a quarter of your garage or half your apartment.įolding kayaks offer a best-of-both-worlds solution for folks who don’t have enough storage space to comfortably stash a boat at home, but love to glide downriver in a high-performance hardshell.

Kayaks are fantastic to play with on the water… And just as big a hassle to deal with off of the water.

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