PS. Just don't buy your patch kit at WM.

REMA Tip Top patch kits are made in Germany, and they do an excellent job. My local LBS sells the REMA small circular patches, the most useful, by the patch. I keep a couple of dozen in my tool cabinet to restock our patch kits.



I change out tubes when I have a puncture, and patch the punctured tube in the evening when I have time. Almost immediately after patching the tube, I will inflate it to sausage-like proportions; you can tell if you have good patch or not. I have the same confidence in a well patched tube as I do a new one.

I have an inherent problem with the use and discard concept when repair is easy and effective, but that is just me.