Emergency Tire Patch / Repair Kits

[GroovyGeek]

I'd bought the $25 kit with the carrying pouch. Although not having had to use it yet, if I have to do it all over again I would get the "heavy duty" version just for the plastic case.

The pouch version is a pain to work with. Every time the pouch is unzipped, things fall out. Putting everything back and zipping up is messy and time consuming as things keep wanting to fall out.

I just got the compact kit and see no issues with it. I have carried something similar in the back of my Wrangler for the past 10 years and never had to use it, the tools had rusted and the plugs had degraded from the SoCal heat.

The plastic case is the very reason I did not want the heavy duty one. Takes up too much space, I can put the compact molle case together with other basic tools in the cooler. I don't expect to have to use it in the next 10 years too because those KO2Ss are near indestructible off-road.

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[Mdozier]

Bumping an old thread because there is no point in creating a new one on the same topic. I see two versions of the Boulder kit

A $35 one that is labeled as "heavy duty"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E635PGA/

And a $25 one that is labeled "compact" and seems to contain the exact same tools
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SBFGMDB/

For my emergency kit I really like the compact molle pouch rather than the bulky and somewhat pointless plastic case. Anyone know if the reamer, insertion tool, and plugs are somehow different?

I have both. They're the exact same tools just different packaging. The big plastic kit is kind of a big box. I tossed the big plastic box and put all in a smaller tool bag.

 

[BostonSasquatch]

I have both. They're the exact same tools just different packaging. The big plastic kit is kind of a big box. I tossed the big plastic box and put all in a smaller tool bag.

Thanks for your experience-based input. I did notice that the more expensive kit has four metal valve caps (big whoop!) and more plugs. But since others have pointed out that the plugs can deteriorate over time (in hot & arid climate, especially), I think I'll opt for the cheaper one, even if the pouch is something of a nuisance. You can always buy more plugs, and maybe they should be replaced every few years if not used.

 

[RHeinz]

Thanks for your experience-based input. I did notice that the more expensive kit has four metal valve caps (big whoop!) and more plugs. But since others have pointed out that the plugs can deteriorate over time (in hot & arid climate, especially), I think I'll opt for the cheaper one, even if the pouch is something of a nuisance. You can always buy more plugs, and maybe they should be replaced every few years if not used.

Good tip! Thanks. Now I would really like to try plugging a failure (for practice) before having to do it out on the trail under perhaps difficult circumstances.

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[MFP2241]

I don't think anyone has mentioned mushroom plugs yet. Carried this set for many years on my adventure bikes, it's saved my ass many times. IMO, they are easier to use and last significantly longer than cord plugs.

https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-1000...=Mushroom+Tire+Plug+Kit&qid=1688126929&sr=8-7

 

[Mdozier]

Thanks for your experience-based input. I did notice that the more expensive kit has four metal valve caps (big whoop!) and more plugs. But since others have pointed out that the plugs can deteriorate over time (in hot & arid climate, especially), I think I'll opt for the cheaper one, even if the pouch is something of a nuisance. You can always buy more plugs, and maybe they should be replaced every few years if not used.

Your right. The one with the pouch is the one to get. It’s got everything you need and the same heavier duty tools without the somewhat unwieldy case.

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