Reddit reviews Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag
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Solid Spruce TopSolid Tonewood Back and SidesUnique Contour Neck ShapeFeatures 24-Inch Scale LengthFeatures 15 Frets
Martin literally makes a guitar called the backpacker
Also there's a company called Traveler Guitars that makes nothing but, well, traveler guitars. Their ultra light series is pretty cool if you're looking for a traveler electric.
You could also make a cigar box guitar with a proper neck and pickup if you're so inclined.
Buy a half sized or travel guitar, they aren't crazy great sounding but easy to bring around. I've used the Martin Backpacker before. Again it's not great sounding, but it works.
But in my opinion, get a Harmonica and learn to play while you're out hiking. It's the easiest instrument to learn and it doesn't weigh a thing.
Have you thought about getting a Martin backpacker guitar?
Look at the Martin Backpacker guitar. It’s a lot more packable and sounds surprisingly good given its small body.
Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P63U74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_izmqDbZGHTSW0
Have you considered this?
There's the Martin backpack guitar.
Also, I have one of these and it's spectacular. Here's a side-by-side so you can get an idea of what it looks like in real life.
But, because of the short scale it's tuned A - A instead of E - E, which means your chord fingerings will be different. (IE the shape you're used to for G major makes a C major in this tuning). I've tuned it down to E, and it's workable, but the strings are pretty floppy.
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Sounds like the Martin Backpacker
http://www.amazon.com/Martin-String-Backpacker-Travel-Guitar/dp/B000P63U74
Buy this http://www.amazon.com/Martin-String-Backpacker-Travel-Guitar/dp/B000P63U74
These actually sound great and pack down nice and small. Martin Backpacker Guitar
Maybe you can find a used Martin Backpacker. Brand new they're about $175 USD.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P63U74/