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Everything You Need to Fish — Right Out of the Tube.
The Backpackr is a revolutionary Tenkara rod built for ultralight adventures. After raising over $130,000 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, 12 hand-tied flies, tippet, and a line holder.
Tenkara is the simplest form of fly fishing — no reel, just a rod, line, and fly. Perfect for beginners and ultralight enthusiasts.
From in your pack to casting in under 30 seconds.
Our lightest and most versatile rod. At 2.8 ounces and 13.5 inches collapsed this rod goes everywhere
Ditch the screens and get out and fish!
Tenkara is super simple to lean, shorter learning curve means more fish quicker!
Tenkara setups aren't complicated. Rod, line. fly and you are on the water.
Less gear, less expensive, more versatile.
TESTIMONIALS
The Backpackr Rod is our most packable and versatile rod ever made. Extending to 10'10", 11'10", and 12'10" with triple-zoom capability, it lets you fish a wide range of water, from tight mountain creeks to open alpine lakes all with one rod. Designed for those who like to travel light, the Backpackr collapses down small enough to fit in any pack at 13.5 inches, making it perfect for backpacking, bikepacking, or travel. Despite its compact size, it has incredible reach and power for landing larger fish. The smooth flex and balanced action make casting effortless and precise, no matter where your adventure takes you. Once you try it, you’ll understand why we call it the ultimate backcountry rod.
Short answer: absolutely. If you want one rod that can do it all. Tight creeks, alpine lakes, and everything in between the Backpackr was built for you. With its triple-zoom design (10'10", 11'10", and 12'10") and ultra-compact pack length of just 13.5 inches collapsed, it’s the most versatile and travel-ready rod we’ve ever made. At well under 3 oz, it delivers smooth, accurate casts across multiple lengths without sacrificing feel. Add the Full Kit, toss it in your pack, and you’re ready to fish anywhere adventure takes you.
Trusted by 50,000+ anglers worldwide — simple, durable, and adventure-ready.
Why spend $1000+ when you can start fishing for $295—all gear included.
$295 - All You Need to Fish
Includes:
Ultralight & Packable
Weighs 2.8oz. Collapses to 13.5 inches.
Ready Out of the Tube
Easy setup
Less Gear More Fishing
Focus on the water, not the gear.
Gentle Learning Curve
Doesn't take long to learn how to fish
💰 $800–$1500+ Total Cost
Rod ($200–$1000) + Reel ($200–$500) + Line ($100) + Flies ($50+) + ExtrasTime Consuming Setup
Longer and more complicated setup times.
Steep Learning Curve
Requires mastering reel and line control.
Extra Purchases Needed
Reels, leaders, lines, etc.
Steep Learning Curve
Requires mastering reel and line control.
Overall rating: 3.8 / 5 from 35 reviews.
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"Great rod for backpacking / hiking, especially here in Colorado! The tenkara setup makes dropping a line easy as can be and the different zoom lengths help adjust from tight streams up to open alpine lakes. I'm just getting into fly fishing and this is a great way to start out that keeps things fun!"
"Outstanding! I took it out the day it came and caught a bunch of little brookies. A really quick learning curve and the packability/ compactness is great. I can’t say enough about the quality either, super well made."
"Just received my Backpackr in the mail and took it out. The extensions slid in/out well, it feels very light in hand, yet sturdy. Casting was a breeze, I was able to consistently land a dry fly and wolly bugger where I wanted it at all 3 lengths. So happy I made this purchase, it feels much better than the other Tenkara rods I've used from other companies that either were too fragile or casting was a challenge. This is definitely my go to for creeks, mid-size rivers, and lakes!"
"Excellent rod. I love the light action and it packs away in my pack ready to use when stumbling across an unexpected stream holding trout!!!"
"Overall, this is a fun, reliable Tenkara rod that’s easy to carry and enjoyable to fish with. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a compact rod with great casting performance"
"This rod fits the design intent."
"High quality stuff has been working well so far for me"
"Tip broke on first use. Too delicate."
"The lillian separated from the rod during first use. The separation happened while casting under normal circumstances and they said this isn't covered under warranty so I'm not sure what warranty really even covers. Only option offered is to pay $15 for a replacement tip. Very disappointing because I've been fishing with my $70 tenkara rod for 10 years with no issue. Wish I would've never made this purchase."
"…To-Be-Determined…1st. Cost of Mini pack is over rated; plus Kebari Kit Bundle is just as overpriced as stated over RATED PERFORMANCE TBD"
Yes. We stand behind our rods. If anything fails under normal use, we'll repair or replace it.
