The Backpackr Rod... Over $125K raised on Kickstarter.  

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The Backpackr Rod

Limited Pre Orders open.  First batch ships in September 2025.


The Ultimate Packable Tenkara Rod


The Backpackr is a revolutionary Tenkara rod built for ultralight adventures.

After raising over $125,000 on Kickstarter, the Backpackr is now available for pre-order.

Each rod comes ready to fish with a complete kit — including a rod tube, rod sock, furled tenkara line, three hand-tied flies, tippet, and a line holder.

Your Price:

$295.00

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Tenkara and the Backpackr Rod

Tenkara is a simple and effective way to fly fish. No reel, no hassle — just a rod, a line, and a fly. It strips fly fishing down to the essentials, so you can focus on the experience, not the gear.

Whether you're on a small creek or a backcountry lake, tenkara makes it easy to catch fish and enjoy the moment.

Made for the Backcountry

We designed the Backpackr for anglers who want to go farther with less. Built from premium carbon fiber, it collapses to just 13.5 inches and weighs only 2.8 ounces — so you can hike deep into the wild without extra weight dragging you down.

With three adjustable lengths (10'10", 11'10", and 12'10"), it’s versatile enough for tight creeks, alpine lakes, and everything in between.

This is tenkara made for the mountains — light, strong, and born to roam.

Backpackr

Your Price:

$295.00

Whats included?

Every Backpackr rod comes ready to fish — right out of the box.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Backpackr Rod – ultralight, collapsible, adjustable to 3 lengths

  • Rod Tube & Sock – for safe, compact storage

  • Furled Tenkara Line – perfectly matched to the rod

  • 3 Hand-Tied Tenkara Flies – our go-to patterns

  • Tippet – connects the line to the fly

  • Line Holder – keeps your line neat and tangle-free on the move

Whether it’s your first time Tenkara fishing or your hundredth, this kit has everything you need to hit the water.

Backed by over 500 anglers!

The Backpackr launched on Kickstarter and raised over $125,000 from anglers around the world. Why? Because it solves a real problem — how to fish deep in the backcountry without bulky gear.

It’s lightweight, compact, and durable enough for remote adventures — and now, for the first time, it’s available to pre-order outside of Kickstarter.


“This is the tenkara rod I’ve been waiting for. Light enough for long treks, but still strong and versatile.”

— Kickstarter Backer Carl


⚠️ Limited availability: This is a limited production run. Once it’s gone, you’ll have to wait until the next one.

Backpackr

Your Price:

$295.00

This is a pre-order. All rods will ship in September 2025. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

Absolutely. Tenkara is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to start fly fishing. The Backpackr was designed to be simple, intuitive, and ready to go right out of the box.

The Backpackr is our lightest and most packable rod ever. It collapses to just 13.5" and weighs 2.8 oz, but still gives you the strength and reach you need with 3 adjustable lengths.

It’s perfect for small creeks, high mountain streams, alpine lakes, and remote backcountry water — anywhere you’d want to go light and fish hard.

Of course.  We don't make the rules, use whatever you think will work!  But we will include 3 of our favorite tenkara flies with this rod.

No, the Backpackr rod kit comes with everything you will need to fish and get addicted!