For many years I've been using Park Tools patch kits because that's what my LBS carries and I've been happy with them. I always carry a tube and the patch kit and when I have the rare (knock on wood) flat I usually use the tube and then repair the damaged one at home.

Today I went to buy a new kit and my LBS was closed so I went to REI and bought a few. When I got home a noticed that the Park Tools glue was labeled "Self Vulcanizing Fluid" while the Novara kit contained "Rubber Cement".

Two questions:
1. Are the two glues the same? Self Vulcanizing Fluid sounds fancy but the Park Tool kit is actually cheaper.
2. Is all rubber cement the same? (Don't laugh!) If rubber cement is all the same, I'll buy a big $1.00 bottle
from Staples or X-Mart for home use and save the small tubes for road emergencies.

Thank you.