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

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 ...

Dear Scout: Chances are your tent has a coil zipper, as opposed to a tooth zipper, which is probably why you didn't see any "broken teeth." Most outdoor gear employs coil zips because they are easy to ...

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 ...

Michelle Elise is known in repair cafe circles as the "Zipper Queen." She finds that most broken zippers just need some TLC, not replacing. DETROW: ...So frustrating. For an item that we do not spend ...

When you're out camping and your tent zipper gets stuck, it feels like the obvious thing to do is grab a can of WD-40 and spray away. However, the obvious thing to do is not always the right thing to ...

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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 ...