Video Is the zipper on your sleeping bag or pack separated? Try this shit.

[VikingAdventurer]

So, the zipper on my sleeping bag separated, and wouldn't zip up anymore. I looked around the interwebs for a bit, and I found a solution.

SPOILER ALERT: It fucking works. I've already tried the method in the video, and now my sleeping bag zips up perfectly again.

http://www.metaspoon.com/zipper-broken-fix-trick?cat=diy

 

[Kuchi Kopi]

So, you just squeezed the zipper with pliers a bit? Pretty useful vid. If you hadn't said you'd already had success I'd never believe it lol

 

[Kim Chee]

Seems to be a common problem.

Also, a little wax on a zipper is good for lubrication.

Thanks for posting.

 

[Deleted member 125]

i think most of us have been there. just one of the hundreds of reasons to always carry a decent multi tool, i swear they are worth their weight in gold.

 

[AlwaysLost]

So, the zipper on my sleeping bag separated, and wouldn't zip up anymore. I looked around the interwebs for a bit, and I found a solution.

SPOILER ALERT: It fucking works. I've already tried the method in the video, and now my sleeping bag zips up perfectly again.

http://www.metaspoon.com/zipper-broken-fix-trick?cat=diy

Thank you mighty Viking Adventurer for saving the zipper on my favorite jacket. It would be very cold without my windbreaker.

 

[VikingAdventurer]

If you hadn't said you'd already had success I'd never believe it lol

I was thinking the same thing when I first saw the video!

Seems to be a common problem.

Also, a little wax on a zipper is good for lubrication.

Thanks for posting.

Thank YOU for the additional protip!

...one of the hundreds of reasons to always carry a decent multi tool, I swear they are worth their weight in gold.

Shit, my Leatherman wave is worth *MY* weight in gold!

Thank you mighty Viking Adventurer for saving the zipper on my favorite jacket. It would be very cold without my windbreaker.

Same for my sleeping bag! I was super pissed off at first, because it's a $100+ bag, and for something as simple as a fuckin' ZIPPER, I was starting to think I might have to find a new one.

 

[Desperado Deluxe]

So, the zipper on my sleeping bag separated, and wouldn't zip up anymore. I looked around the interwebs for a bit, and I found a solution.

SPOILER ALERT: It fucking works. I've already tried the method in the video, and now my sleeping bag zips up perfectly again.

http://www.metaspoon.com/zipper-broken-fix-trick?cat=diy

Fuck I just replaced a whole zipper on my vest when I probably could have just done this instead.

 

[VikingAdventurer]

Fuck I just replaced a whole zipper on my vest when I probably could have just done this instead.

Eh, ya live & learn. Now your zippers will last longer in the future!

 

[Desperado Deluxe]

Eh, ya live & learn. Now your zippers will last longer in the future!

Yea its a good tip. I have a love hate with zippers they're problematic yet they can be useful. I've been getting used to the idea of buttons instead.