Lazermonkey,

I am really glad you asked that question. When I went to my 4x4 to get my tire repair tools, I learned that they had migrated to a place I would have never guessed. <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Fortunately that happened at home where my older son was able to redirect me to where he had moved the tools before I actually needed the them.

Anyway to get to your question, my kit uses a patch which looks like a pipe cleaner. After inserting the patch, you do indeed clip it off flush with the surface of the tire. I also saw a mechanic do that and then finish with a quick burn of a butane lighter of any protruding material. His patch worked fine.

Good luck,

John

I can add some things such as Sand, Cinders, etc, -for Traction, boards, mats and etc, -for when you want to get out of Desert Sands, etc, -and Tire Chains and Tire Changeing / Checking gear, -to your list. Thats just what immeadiately comes to mind, -I'm sure there are a good many others, -that I just can't at the moment think of!

Also, -I'd suggest a book like Chris Scott's "Sahara Overland", -as a Great Source for such a list! (Though it doubtlessly concerns itself primarily with Desert Vehicular Travel.). The Lonely Planet guides may also contain some good lists, -for such Travel in various Climates and Terrains of the World. [color:"black"] [/color] [email]Derek[/email]