I don't understand the minimalist mentality. I have a small seat bag, and I used to ONLY carry two spare tubes, a patch kit, and three CO2s, and I've still had to make the phone call. I added a frame pump, and so far, so good.

Pump the tube up enough, you'll find the hole. I always carry 2 tubes, patch kit, a tire boot and a mini-pump

I wonder how many of the no patches/2nd tube crowd actually inspect the tire for the offending puncture point? If the weight of a 2nd tube or patch kit can slow down average speed, that additional time spent must surely trash their results. Better to dnf than post a slower time

"I would have been able to hang with the group on the last climb if it weren't for that damned 2nd tube"

Well, there's yer problem right there.

fwiw, I have never gotten the dreaded 3rd flat. Nor have I ever had to call in an emergency airlift from the Honey-mobile...or would I: Got too much pride

...and that's my problem right there.

What's the world coming to?

With a $3 patch kit, you're basically invincible (unless the glue is dried out, of course).

dfl > dnf.

2 tubes, 3 CO2, 1 patch kit, 1 tire lever.

I carry that no matter the distance. better safe than walking.

Park makes these nifty little glue patches

I did the same ride today. No flats. Got home and realized my pump was still on the other bike :/

They look heavy ... just bring one.

I went on a 47 mile ride on Sunday. Got my first flat .25 miles from home. I, too, called my wife to pick me up. And today I learned how to repair a flat and the workings of a presta valve. Glad I know how to fix a flat now, but it still sucks.

Well, yes, that is not in question.

I have that sort of issue infrequently, whereas flats with no liner and ultra thin racing tires happen much more frequently. I have robust flat protection AND carry at least one tube, a patch kit, and a micro frame pump. Its just that I have to use my spares a lot less often.

You couldn't walk .25 mile ?

That's 2.65 ounces. I've hacked loogies that weigh more than that!