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 ...

Buying a backpack usually feels like a short-term decision. You use it hard for a few years, a zipper breaks, the fabric wears out, and you start shopping again.

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 ...

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 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 ...