Last night I was talking to a customer about flat fix CO2 inflators and kits that included them. We went over the different types of inflators that we stocked and how they were designed to be used. She preferred to kits that had the bags to hold the inflator, CO2, levers, and patches in a bag for the jersey pocket. The problem was, that the inflator that suited her needs the most didn’t come in a kit with the little bag . So I showed her how I carry my flat fix kit in my jersey pocket (which also holds a tube) and sold her the parts she needed to make her kit. Below are some pictures and some descriptions on what is going on.

There are many different types of CO2 inflators available.
Not all of them are available in kits.
To make your own kit, you just need something to hold your tube, CO2, levers, & patches .
I use neoprene beverage koozys to hold my kit. Fits in the pocket perfect and the neoprene helps pad vibrations from the CO2 and inflator.
Pick the tube for the ride with the right size CO2 (tires larger than road tires need more CO2)
Pick your kit.
Rubber band it all together.
Stuff it in the koozy. Koozy can also be used for post ride beer.

How do you carry your flat kit? Seat bag, jersey, zip lock, tube sock? Share your ideas with a comment.