Collapsible Drying Rod

A collapsible drying rod comprising:

• a. an elongated support portion comprising:
• a first terminal end;
• a second terminal end;
• a center support member comprising:
• a first end;
• a second end;
• a length between the first end and second end;
• a center support member conduit that extends from said first that end to said second ends;
• a first extension coupled to the first end of he center support ember and comprising;
• a first engagement end;
• a first extended end;
• a first extension length;
• a first extension conduit extending from said first engagement end at least a portion of said first extension length;
• a second extension coupled to the second end of the center support member and comprising:
• a second engagement end;
• a second extended end;
• a second extension length;
• a second extension conduit extending from said second engagement end at least a portion of said second extension length;
• a single elastic tether having a first tether end and a second tether end;
• wherein the single elastic tether extends through the center support member conduit and into the first and second extension conduits;
• wherein the first tether end is configured in the first extension conduit and the second tether end is configured in the second extension conduit;
• wherein the single elastic tether is in an extended state and retains the first and second extensions in engagement with the center support member;
• and
• b. a hanger portion attached to the center support member for suspending the elongated support.