Step 1: Remove the Bumper The first step to learning how to fix a broken zipper is to grab the pliers. Detach the metal bumper from the bottom of the zipper. With a little bit of muscle, you'll be able to do it. Pull the zipper down. Stop just before you reach the last teeth....
Learning how to sew a zipper is much easier than you thought. Here you'll find everything you need to know about sewing zippers, shortening and installing a zipper, and all the zipper sewing tips I wish I knew when I was starting out. Even where to shop for zippers. Learn how to sew...
A pillow case will do the trick. Are you wondering how to clean your backpack by hand? Stay tuned—we have the do’s and don’ts for both. 2. Prep Your Backpack It’s time to open every pocket and compartment to remove all contents from your bag. Brace yourself—you might be ...
Zippers keep you warm, dry and safe in the outdoors but are so often the first thing to break. Understanding how they work, the basic components that make up a zipper and mastering their maintenance can add years to the life of technical gear and save you thousands in the process. Here’...
When to Wash Your Backpack It’s easier to remove dirt and stains when they’re still fresh. Prevent long-term pack damage with regular zipper maintenance and by spot-cleaning dirt patches, pollen buildup, and stain spots when you get home from your hike. Gentle washes after every hike or...
3. The oil to remove stains must be placed upright. If it is packed in an MSR oil bottle, you can barely lock the bag and put it in the backpack. If it is a medium oil tin can or a homemade bottle, it must be placed On the outside of the backpack, don't forget to write ...
Using a bag Begin by opening your bag the widest it can get. Insert one end of your skateboard and slide it to the corner. Then try to fit the other end. Be sure to insert the skateboard smoothly, especially its trucks. Close the bag’s zipper gradually and without hanging at any par...
Europe’s most popular museums swell to maximum capacity (especially during the summer) and there are bound to be a few pickpockets among the lot. While the admission price deters most pickpockets, it doesn’t stop all of them from preying on unsuspecting visitors who are simply enjoying the...
1 - Place your backpack on a table with the backpanel facing up and place your small bag next to its bottom, rear panel facing up as well. Now close the pocket zipper on that side of the waist belt and place it on top of the small bag’s rear panel with the top of the waist ...
If that’s you, check out their bag finder quiz to figure out which pack is best for you (be it a carry on travel backpack, laptop bag, or daypack). I’m not sure Tortuga Backpacks has the power to convert me from a roll-aboard girl back to a backpack girl when it comes to ...