Stuck out on the trail as the sun is setting, and the temperature dropping with everyone on the team claiming a PhD in zipper repair? Step back, relax, breathe. You may not have a broken zipper, it might just be stuck, and with the following tips you will be rugged up and warm in no time.
Fixing a zipper is a three-step process:
- Grab a pair of pliers. If you are hiking, pliers are a must-have accessory that often fix a number of issues on the trail.
- Apply the pliers to the body of the zipper, either side of the bridge (the raised section of the zipper). This closes the zipper in on the teeth of your fly, allowing it to grab the teeth again like new. Don't force this process too quickly or too hard, just keep at it until the zipper reengages with the teeth.
- Gloat.
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