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

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or ...