A “word smith” is someone who is often just full of hot air, but the Air Smith ALX pump from Planet Bike is actually something that put a lot of air in a bike tire, yet fit securely in a pocket. It features a rotating valve head and adapter that converts it to presta mode.
As with most portable mini-pumps you’ll still probably be pumping for a while to get the tire filled, but it does beat walking home. However this one offers a rubber hose that extends from the front making that endless pumping a little easier.