Bought a cheap 99 dollar combo from bass pro about 10 years ago. It's a 2 piece 7 foot dogwood canyon. I have literally casted a million flies with that rod/reel. Great little rig. Bought my 10 year old boy one last week. A 3/4 reel and a 4 piece 7.5 foot rod. Quality has only went up. Love orvis stuff, but for a good, reliable, and packable rod if hiking is needed, check out dog wood canyon stuff.
