Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
Then you're not doing it right. I have no luck with adhesive patches. Proper patches with rubber cement, if properly applied, you can't get them back off after curing without destroying the tube. Note that "proper"patches are not that useful on the road; you need at least 15 minutes to do one properly, you must wait for the cement to dry before putting the patch on.
OP, bring an extra tube next time since it is much easier just to use a new tube instead of fussing with patching. Once you get home, then patch the tire.