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 ...

Save your clothes with these easy fixes for common zipper problems. You go to pull up the zipper and oh dear. The slider part is attached to only one side; or you think you've zipped but then the ...

A broken zipper can mean certain doom for a favorite garment. But don’t exile your outfit to the darkest part of your closet or, worse, the donation bin. Whether the slider is jammed, the teeth are ...

We’ve all been there: you’re in the backcountry or on a long hike when you yank the zipper on your jacket and—bam!—it comes undone, gets stuck, or the whole thing rips off. You’re forced to ski or ...

Experts share repair tips to save money and extend the life of everyday essentials from clothes to furniture in minutes The eight best gifts in the US for the DIYer in your life Sign up for the Filter ...

Many minor fixes can be done in the field. Here are our best tips for common tent repair needs ...

DETROW: ...So frustrating. For an item that we do not spend much time thinking about, fixing a broken zipper can be complicated and expensive, sometimes costing more ...