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Imagine a kayak that you can throw over your shoulder, store in your closet and fit into the trunk of your car! Imagine a kayak that allows you to explore further, without sacrificing portability.

We have reworked the concept of the kayak, into a folding, portable one that weighs under 6 lbs and folds into a 40" x 5" roll.

One of the best things about being in nature is exploring and letting the road take you wherever it leads. With the Justin Case Kayak, you can decide on a moment’s notice if you want to walk around a lake or paddle across it. We know that many adventurous people are passionate about living in the moment and going wherever the trail takes them.

Justin Case Kayak is an idea born out of frustration with the size, cost and storage requirements of traditional kayaks. One grad student’s frustration grew into an international design and engineering collaboration between passionate outdoorsmen.

We deconstructed the idea of a kayak and recreated it, from bottom up. We stuck to the essentials (a sturdy frame and water/tear-proof skin) and innovated them – using carbon fiber to make the boat lighter, and the versatility of 3D printers for added portability. Ripstop skin will keep you safely afloat, in style. We have built and water-tested prototype after prototype to arrive at a boat that is lightweight, fun, safe to use and durable. We’ve also tried to keep our boat green, by using as little material as possible.

CAD sketches and strength testing Justin Case is made from a lightweight carbon fiber frame held together by custom, 3D-printed connectors. The kayak skin is made from durable, waterproof ripstop skin. Ripstop is manufactured from intertwined nylon fibers that have a great strength-to-weight ratio, and stop tears from spreading. Assembled Dimensions: 9.7’L x 26”W x 9”H Weight: 5.7 lbs Pack size: 40”L x 5”W x 5”H Assembly time: 10 minutes Skin material: Ripstop Frame material: Carbon fiber tube Connectors: 3D printed plastic Max Capacity: 300 pounds Storage capacity: The rear hatch dry storage is 4500 cubic inches (75 liters), behind the seat storage is 3000 cubic inches (50 liters). Production prototype may differ slightly from these dimensions. We are constantly improving based on your feedback, to bring you the sturdiest, safest and lightest kayak! SAFETY We have tested Justin Case Kayak on lakes, calm rivers, and bays. The kayak is not suitable for whitewater or otherwise turbulent waters. Always wear a life jacket and check the weather before you head out!

Your first time assembling the kayak may take up to fifteen minutes. As you get more accustomed to using the kayak, you will be able to put it together in 10 minutes or less! Kayaking has never been simpler! Justin Case Kayak is made with the modern adventurer in mind. We are the generation of studio apartments and two door sedans. We are the eager weekend explorers of the outdoors. We respect mobility and value the environment. We like to travel light. We invite you to rethink kayaking – we would like this hobby to be accessible to everyone. That’s why we made a lightweight, affordable and portable kayak – for anything from a weekend trip to the lake to a just-in-case emergency vessel. We believe adventure doesn’t stop at the beaten path. We believe in taking the road less traveled, and heeding our whims. Let’s make kayaking affordable, make nature accessible, and adventuring easy. Justin Case Kayak has already been tested in multiple locations around the world, and now we are ready to bring the finished product to you in the summer of 2017. We created a product that is versatile, easy to use, and cost-effective. Here are the things we are most proud of!