Showerthought: My rain fly zipper gave out halfway through a storm in the Smokies last week.

It was a 3 day loop and the seam tape on my old tent failed right as the heavy rain hit, soaking my sleeping bag. I ended up using a trash bag and some duct tape as a patch job for the night. What's your go-to quick fix for a busted zipper when you're miles from the trailhead?

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reese_lane2913d ago

Honestly, duct tape is a solid move in a pinch. That stuff is basically backcountry gold. For a busted zipper, a small safety pin from a first aid kit can work to hold the slider in place. Sometimes you just have to get creative and use a bit of cord to tie the door shut from the inside.

nora8613d ago

My old tent's zipper gave out and I used a paperclip, @reese_lane29.