Maria, like you.. I never had a single puncture in all of South America in over 7 months... I think there is something in the water there
However, during the same period of time in Africa I had over 50 punctures and went through over ten inner tubes. I'm not even exaggerating (for a change). I had the same tubes, same kind of bike etc....
What you pack is your own decision of course and everyone had different priorities. You have to do what makes YOU happy.
But.....Could you not tie one up in a bag and stuff it under the rear subframe of the bike ??? Puncture kits will only fix a SMALL hole and even then there is no guarantee that it will hold. Your trip to Mongolia is going to involve a lot of rough roads. Puncture heaven.
Whatever you do.. DON'T put slime or any other puncture sealant in your tubes. Even though I used it in South America and credited my lack of punctures to it (mistake), It will guarantee that you will never be able to fix that puncture. I got a small puncture in a 'Slimed' tube and it didn't seal it at all. The coating can not be cleaned out and it will stop any patch from sticking to it even if you are sure you've cleaned it away from the area.
South America in December... Can't wait to see old friends again
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