Punctures are never convenient, but this is the most convenient way to mend a puncturesaves time because you don't have to wait for the glue to dryyou can be sure of a reliable seal, because you stick the patch on when you are ready, not when you think the glue might be readya waterproof box containing 6 self-adhesive patchesthe special adhesive was developed with 3m, resulting in a patch that will flex with the tubesandpaper for tube preparation includedyour lightweight & tiny trail friend