PLUGGING ALONG

BE YOUR OWN TIRE REPAIR SHOP OUT ON THE TRAIL

JONATHAN HANSON

Tire problems are by a significant margin the number-one cause of vehicle trouble in the backcountry, whether you are exploring Nevada or Namibia. Yet I'm astonished at how many people still rely on a single spare as backup on remote excursions. So you have a puncture and mount the spare—what if it happens again before you can reach a tire shop? (Please don't mention Fix-a-Flat.) It's much better to be self-sufficient. With a few tools, a good air compressor, and a proper repair kit, you can handle any tire mishap short of a shredded blowout. The easiest way to fix a simple puncture is with a plug kit. A tire plug comprises a short length of nylon yarn impregnated with rubber adhesive, which is inserted into the puncture with a…

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