Repairing and maintaining your hiking gear will extend its lifespan, which is great both for your wallet and the planet. A busted zipper is no reason to trash your favorite jacket (or sleeping bag or ...

Before you throw out your tool bag or tent, try these tried-and-true tips for fixing a broken or stuck zipper.

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A broken zipper can be a real inconvenience, making dressing and undressing a stressful experience. In fact, it can be so annoying that some individuals even throw away their garments once the zipper ...

If you have an annoying zipper that sticks, you don’t have to put up with it! Without proper lubrication, friction between the zipper parts can cause sticking. But don’t retire that garment just yet.

When attempting to fix a zipper that just isn’t working properly, it’s important to understand its components. Although a zipper is a fairly simple gadget, it’s made of several key parts that depend ...

Ah, zippers. The contraption was first used on boots, then tobacco pouches, and then leather jackets (by Schott in 1925). Crazy, right? Zippers on clothes isn’t even a 100-year-old idea yet. The ...

A few years ago I was running through the airport when I realized my suitcase’s zipper had split open but I had no time to replace my luggage. I knew I had to find a fix – fast. After a mad search, I ...