Zippers are a part of many pieces of gear. From our jackets to our tents and backpacks, having a functional zipper can keep us warm, dry, and all of our gear contained. What happens when that zipper ...

You don't need to go out of your way to fix that stubborn zipper — the secret ingredient is one you already have plenty of at ...

If you’ve ever had a zipper get stuck on a bag, sweater, or a coat, you’re familiar with the frustration. It can feel like there’s nothing to be done but surrender to a stubborn zipper and toss the ...

Zippers are a wonderful invention that we use just about every single day. But nothing is more annoying than a zipper that won't do its job, whether the pull is stuck halfway up your jacket, the ...

A life jacket, like any other item of equipment, eventually gets old and worn, and must be replaced. How do you know when yours must be replaced? Broken zippers and frayed webbing are indicators of a ...

The biggest issue I could foresee is that the existing pin needs to be long enough to run the length of both pulls, otherwise you won’t have a to disengage both at the same time to unseat the pin. One ...

Nils Anderson specializes in zipper fixes at Great Lakes Gear Exchange. "Beyond the financial incentive, I think for a lot of people, it’s a sentimental thing," he said. Nils Anderson sews a new ...