A busted zipper is no reason to trash your favorite jacket (or sleeping bag or pack). With a few tools, you can fix a zipper that separates or broken slider at home or in the backcountry.

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 ...

Zipper issues are a common problem that can ruin favorite items like backpacks, jackets, and pants, but most people don’t know how easy it is to fix a broken zipper in just minutes. This video ...

For $6.99 and a set of six replacement zippers, the Fix A Zipper’s makers say you can use these to repair all kinds of items without using tools. Does the Fix A Zipper work as advertised?