Yea I know, Ukes are small........not small enough though=) anyone know of any backpacking ukes? I'm planning a 2010 thru hike of the appalachian trail and wanted to bring my uke but its actually an awkward size to try and pack. I haven't found any except for a Martin Soprano Backpacking Uke.....think I'll have to go custom for a concert-tenor sized backpacker model?