Best zippers according to redditors
We found 31 Reddit comments discussing the best zippers. We ranked the 20 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 31 Reddit comments discussing the best zippers. We ranked the 20 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Wow, that's rough. I'm glad you got some help and made it through.
I'm a big fan of hidden pockets in my travel pants, big enough to hold a passport and emergency cash. The hobo traveler pockets are a pretty good deal, and are easy to sew in. That way, you (almost) always have your passport on your person.
It was really easy, actually! I just back stitched right down the center, and it's been totally sturdy. Make sure you measure/cut how long it needs to be carefully, though (I almost had an incident.)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PJ8NTVD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_f9QIDbRQC0C1G
Ripstop has two styles of those, though not an exact match:
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/plastic-zipper-pulls-clips/products/u-insert-puller
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/plastic-zipper-pulls-clips/products/beam-puller (sold out at the moment)
Sometimes Amazon works for bulk purchases:
https://www.amazon.com/Luckycivia-Extension-Replacement-Backpacks-Traveling/dp/B07L71P99J/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XBF2XML/
Buy this: https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Heavy-Stick-Zipper-Barriers/dp/B01DNUIHGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485594855&sr=8-1&keywords=tarp+zipper or something like it, staple/velcro/whatever up the panda plastic so that it seals the outside door frame, stick the zipper in the middle, cut it, boom, roasted.
There are tons of companies that make this stuff. ExOfficio you mentioned, Royal Robbins, Travelsmith and Magellan also come to mind. Or you could simply sew zippered pockets into regular pants, shirts, and jackets.
I don't know if a traditional man's wallet is the best way to carry your cash/cards, because the bulkiness makes it harder to stash; I find a simple zippered lightweight bag a bit bigger than a credit card is easy to slip into whichever pocket I want.
Consider the difference between easily accessible pockets vs. hidden ones not designed to be accessed en route short of an emergency. The former might be a zippered chest pocket as found on many shirts from Travelsmith, for storage of your daily cash allowance. The latter might be hidden inside a pair of pants or an undergarment, for storage of the bulk of your cash.
Hobo Traveler makes pockets that can be sewn into regular clothing.
Of course most of the above vendors make travel vests; Orvis may also. But you probably don't need a million pockets; consider sewing a pocket into an ordinary vest.
For women who may be reading along, a great option is the Macabi skirt, which has very deep, large pockets, and includes a somewhat hidden zippered pocket. Because of the pockets, the rain resistance, the wind protection, and the snaps that let you hitch the skirt up, this is an excellent choice for travel.
You're looking for a web strap end cap. Something like this .
You can buy zippers with patches of fabric pre-attached for a few bucks: http://www.amazon.com/Zipper-YKK-Skirt-Dress-Zippers/dp/B005CB9620/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1348593269&sr=8-7&keywords=zipper
This is a random Amazon search for US buyers.
Hobby shops (not sure what stores are in AUS) will also carry this. Any place you can buy fabric/yarn/home crafts. Hell, a tailor could probably stitch it on for you in a few minutes.
Amazon. Here is a list of a few things I have bought from various vendors on Amazon. I tend to buy most of my supplies from Amazon unless I need it right away. The only I haven't bought online is thread because I like to see the colors in person.
Magnetic Snaps
Heavy Cotton Webbing I also bought some PolyPro webbing from them.
Zippers I bought 7 inch and 12 inch
Swivel clips and D rings
80 Pieces Zipper Extension Pulls, 8 Colors, FineGood Nylon Cord Zipper Replacement Tag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JQM2JN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZsV2DbVNQJ4VH
Remove sliding doors
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Black-White-Panda-Film/dp/B018VI6ZUQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=panda+film&qid=1573776674&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTE4zRU1FVkFFUVlFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDI1MDcwMllUTzlWNVBLNEUwVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjkyODc3M1ZUS0pEQjNYU0xJUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07QG9VWH5/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Youre welcome.
actually attaching new zip pulls is pretty easy, and we'd be happy to pay for the cost of those on amazon or what not...
https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-Pieces-Zipper-Pulls-Extension/dp/B01FHGG7YO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496941933&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=zip+pulls&psc=1
sorry about the trouble in any case, the pulls on the CEB and some older bags were less than perfect to say the least so we have tried to deal with all the trouble short of just replacing every single bag.
My only concern is if there are any safety issues with effectively locking a child into a pair of PJs.
(I can't think of any, but anytime you lock someone into something you have to think about it...)
There are a few options, depending on how strong, able, and determined the child is to getting out.
On the easy low-cost end you could get a grommet tool and put two grommets near the top of the zipper, then put something through the loop in the zipper pull and through the two grommets. This could be a simple spring clasp, a zip tie, whatever.
You could put grommets on either side of the opening all the way up the zipper line and run a cord up through the grommet holes shoelace style and then tie them in a knot at the top, or even use a lockable cable.
Alternatively, you could hire a seamstress to modify the PJs with one of several options depending on how dedicated the child is to getting out of the PJs.
You could replace the sliders only if the existing zipper is compatible with the new slider, such as:
https://smile.amazon.com/YKK-Nylon-Zipper-Slider-Locking/dp/B07G72X9DX/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=zipper+lock&qid=1572287728&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-5
You could buy also buy a lockable zipper that is much stronger and intended for luggage, then have the seamstress swap out the zipper completely. Then the zipper could be locked with a miniature padlock at night. https://www.ebay.com/itm/26-HEAVY-BROWN-BRASS-HOLDALL-TWIN-SLIDER-LOCKABLE-ZIP-no8/351080518584?hash=item51be0793b8:g:1kEAAOSwWTZckO8x
I'm wondering, could the child be taught to press a button when they need to use the restroom? Then you could have a wireless doorbell?
Does the child turn on the lights when he/she wakes up? Could you rig up some sort of alarm that goes off if the light is turned on?
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Zipper-Repair-Broken-Seconds/dp/B071G3NMG8/ref=asc_df_B071G3NMG8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216514968137&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7131059143903794892&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007915&hvtargid=pla-542003424392&psc=1
There are zipper repair kits out there... the above is just an example.
Use something like this to extend the zipper tab & you should be fine. And the zippers used in suits are usually pretty durable, plastic designed. At least I've never had one go out before the bum of the suit was turning see-through.
thanks for the idea! just picked this up:
https://www.amazon.com/ZIPPER-EASE-Pencil-Type-Zipper-Lubricant/dp/B00GJRBH0U/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1479751472&sr=1-1&keywords=lubricant
The youtube tutorial I used to make them.
I've made pouches using combinations of flannel, cotton, and denim (usually cotton on the outside with flannel on the inside).
These three I decided to use the same fabric for both inside and outside.
The first is clearly all denim.The last two (bicycle pattern and anchor pattern) are all cotton.
The Sewing machine, thread, and fabric I bought from a local Jo-Ann fabrics store.
The Zipper and wrist straps I bought from amazon.
Zippers
Wrist Straps
I've been sewing since December 2018.
It takes me about 20 minutes to do a given pouch.
I have no idea what they are specifically or if there's a proper name/designation for them but looking at the picture I offer my best guesstimates as to what you could use as a solution
Clip rings: with these I figure maybe a small incision along the collar line that you stick them through so the clip "mouth" faces out (instead of the back part that's the V which could be hidden inside the coat or lining)
I know you said you didn't think it was a zipper but looking at the picture I think maybe you could use one? though you could take off the zipper slide
So just in case you go that way
In the world of zippers I also found these top pieces (which seem to be clips for the bottom/top of zippers to act as stoppers)
Size option A
Size option B These seem like you could get use out of them, they come in packs of 10 so buy a bunch and then I think you could clip them on tightly to the fabric)
Since all the things are silver you could I'm use just weather/paint them a bit to get the match to the brass/gold in the picture. Like I said I have no solid idea of what they are but best estimate as to how you could do it this is what I offer
Here is an option, and another. Both are add-on items, so as long as you can spend at least $25 in qualifying goods on Amazon then shipping will be nothing.
I tried a luggage store a long, long time ago, but a google search seems to indicate that shoe repair stores are a good option.
Recently I had a broken zipper on some luggage, so I bought this off of Amazon. It was pretty easy once past figuring how to stitch without a thimble.
Just did this on my tent. Also fixed an old jacket. Good kit...
http://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Zipper-Repair-Kit/dp/B003BUKSC6
Get some [Zipper Pulls] (http://www.amazon.com/Chums-20190-Zipquix-Zip/dp/B0013UZ8C6) and it'll be a lot easier to get those suckers on. Also it always helps to make sure the corners are both unattached - this gives you some slack.