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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You know that feeling of panic when you pull your expensive, warm ...

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 ...

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 ...

July 26, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Zippers haven’t changed much since they were first invented, and neither have the problems we all have with them.

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 ...