how few bike tools can i get away with? a wake up call

There I was, absolutely stonking along on this blustery but beautiful summers evening wondering how I need to reduce weight. What tools do I really really need I? Moments later I find myself sitting on a gate watching the sheep do what sheep do (see earlier blog post) with my chain wrapped around my back wheel. And yep, you guessed it: I've not got a spare chain link nor a chain tool on me. So...I sit here sheepishly awaiting a lift home in the car and feeling 'under tooled'. Note to self for US trip - take the right tools to keep yourself on the road.