A short, innocuous nightmare. Our acetal pocket cane deals out misery far above its weight. 

There's nothing like a full-size cane to issue some real punishment - but until the duffel bag becomes the season's must-have fashion accessory, they're far from portable.

Fortunately, we have a solution. At 30cm long, 6mm in diameter and made from essentially unbreakable acetal, this compact cane alternative can be shoved in a backpack, a satchel or, yes, even a large cargo pocket.

It's the 'Oh god! Please no!' that you'll never have to leave behind.