I didn't answer the poll because I always carry two tubes and a patch kit. I care little whether the tubes are patched but two is important. I've saved rides from being epic adventures (in the not fun category several times using both tube and patches. A solo century once on high end tires that turned out to be a disaster. Major tire casing cuts. Simple bad days, sometimes commuting.
Edit: well done patches are as good as the rest of the tube. Yes, I've botched a few but I've also tossed many tubes because I draw the line (rather arbitrarily) at 5 or 6 patches. And glue tubes drying up? Not if you roll them up as you go and cap them immediately, squeezing slightly as you do to push out all the air. It's simple evaporation. Don't give the glue air and it lasts near forever.
Last edited by 79pmooney; 04-24-22 at 10:35 AM.