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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So next time your zipper acts up, don’t panic, and don’t automatically assume you need to toss your item.

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 ...

From raincoats to winter parkas, zippers are practically unavoidable, and they often get stuck at the most inconvenient of times. A stubborn or malfunctioning zipper may make you think it's time to ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If Your Zipper Is Stuck If Your Zipper Splits Open If Your Zipper is Misaligned If ...

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 ...

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 ...

We’ve all been there. That sad day when the zipper on our favorite hoodie, bag, or pair of pants breaks in some seemingly irreparable way. But there is hope, and [Magic Stitches] is gonna show you how ...