I have a small back pack I use to trek through the brush and find remote or over grown lakes and streams to fish in. I usually break down and carry my regular lake rod and it's a PITA to say the least. This one should be pretty awesome at only 8 inches collapsed, really light, and only $10.99!
http://www.linkdelight.com/DF002-Pocket-Pen-Fishing-Rod-With-Free-Line-Reel-Set.htmlAs soon as it gets here I'm going to the nearest lake and trying it out