The pump I carry attaches behind the water bottle cage. And the kit I used to patch the third flat I had bought in 2003! I did wonder about shelf life when I opened it, but it worked...

Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Silver View Post
I also carry two tubes and at least 4 canisters...because I'm often riding rural, alone, and with no one to call.

I don't carry a pump, because I don't really have anywhere to put one because of the frame size on my bike.

I haven't gotten a patch kit yet...I hear that they have a shelf life and unless you rotate them out periodically, they may not be useful when you need them either.