Bring more than 1 patch kit for extended tours. I was riding on the Colorado/Kansas and got introduced to 4 corner jacks. They come off a plant and look like a pointed jack. They were blown all over the road for miles. I was ridding Spec. Armadillo and popped my tires 6 times in 2 days. This is in an area where its 40 miles between towns. Could be well over 100 miles between a bike shop or Wally World. I was sweating bullets for awhile. Yes, I had to buy a patch kit at Wally World.Now, I would ride the Schwalbe tires cross country that are essentially puncture proof.