A few years ago I was running through the airport when I realized my suitcase’s zipper had split open but I had no time to replace my luggage. I knew I had to find a fix – fast. After a mad search, I ...

Zippers are a part of many pieces of gear. From our jackets to our tents and backpacks, having a functional zipper can keep us warm, dry, and all of our gear contained. What happens when that zipper ...

Back when Richard Means was working for his father-in-law at Devon Luggage, he swore there was one repair he would never make. “I said, ‘I’m not messing with zippers,’ ” Means recalls. “I ate those ...