Trailside Multi-Tool, Tire Plug & CO2 Inflator Kit

Fix a flat or a loose bolt on the trail and ride home instead of walking.

Beginner

4 min

TRAILSIDE MULTI-TOOL, TIRE PLUG & CO2 INFLATOR KIT
[ ] Multi-Tool w/ Chain Hook
[ ] Tubeless Bacon Strips
[ ] 2x 25g CO2
[ ] Hand Pump

Multi-Tool w/ Chain Hook: hex keys, Torx bits and a screwdriver sized to your own bike. Confirm each bolt before you buy.
Tubeless Bacon Strips: sticky rubber strips pushed into a puncture from outside. Check that your tire and sealant are plug-friendly with the maker.
2x 25g CO2: the owner's cartridge size. Confirm that your inflator head matches the cartridge thread type.
Hand Pump: backup for when you run out of cartridges. Check it fits your valve type.

Get off the trail to fix it. Move to the side, away from other riders and blind corners. Why it matters: stopped riders in the line of travel get hit.
Handle CO2 carefully. A discharging cartridge gets very cold and can injure skin. Hold the cartridge by the sleeve or a glove if the product has one, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Never inflate beyond the tire's stated maximum.
Know when to walk. A cut sidewall, bent wheel or loose brake is not a trail repair. Walk the bike out, and do not ride a bike with failed brakes.

Gear types only.

Bike multi-tool with chain tool or hook
Tubeless plug kit
CO2 inflator and cartridges
Compact hand pump
Tire levers and a spare tube
Wild Dirt stickers for your toolbox or frame bag (sticker category)

Trail access, e-bike rules and where bikes are allowed vary by park, forest and state. Check current local rules with the managing agency: nps.gov, fs.usda.gov, blm.gov or your state park website. Many airlines restrict CO2 cartridges in luggage, so check with your airline before you fly.

A five-minute fix beats a five-mile walk. Practice it once at home and ride with confidence. Built by explorers, for the trail.

Tools

Multi-Tool w/ Chain Hook, with the hex sizes your bike uses
Check every bolt size on your bike against the tool before you ride
Tire levers, if your tires are not easy to remove by hand
Quick link that fits your chain, and know how to fit it

Flat repair

Tubeless Bacon Strips and the insertion tool, in a small tube or pouch
Spare tube that fits your wheel size, as a backup
2x 25g CO2 cartridges and an inflator head
Hand Pump, as a backup when the CO2 runs out
Patch kit or tire boot for large cuts

Know the fix

Practice a plug repair at home, with the wheel off the bike
Practice using the CO2 inflator on an old tire
Note your tire pressure range from the tire sidewall or the maker's guidance
Check your sealant level at the start of the season

Stash it

Pack the kit in a frame bag, saddle bag or hydration pack
Wrap tools so they do not rattle
Zip bag for used cartridges and trash
Phone, ID and a little cash with the kit

Before each ride

Check tire pressure, brakes and quick releases or thru-axles
Check the kit is complete after every repair

Tools

Multi-Tool w/ Chain Hook, with the hex sizes your bike uses
Check every bolt size on your bike against the tool before you ride
Tire levers, if your tires are not easy to remove by hand
Quick link that fits your chain, and know how to fit it

Flat repair

Tubeless Bacon Strips and the insertion tool, in a small tube or pouch
Spare tube that fits your wheel size, as a backup
2x 25g CO2 cartridges and an inflator head
Hand Pump, as a backup when the CO2 runs out
Patch kit or tire boot for large cuts

Know the fix

Practice a plug repair at home, with the wheel off the bike
Practice using the CO2 inflator on an old tire
Note your tire pressure range from the tire sidewall or the maker's guidance
Check your sealant level at the start of the season

Stash it

Pack the kit in a frame bag, saddle bag or hydration pack
Wrap tools so they do not rattle
Zip bag for used cartridges and trash
Phone, ID and a little cash with the kit

Before each ride

Check tire pressure, brakes and quick releases or thru-axles
Check the kit is complete after every repair