Originally Posted by
no1mad
So, note to self: Don't flat the rear tire.
You should learn to patch a tube. It's a little more difficult to do it this way but often you can patch a tube without removing the wheel from the bike.
I prefer the oldschool glue on patches over the more modern "peel and stick" pre-glued type. If you do not know how to correctly patch a tube, there are dozens of how-to videos available online or the mechanics at your local shop should be willing to show you.