Picture this. You just arrived to your exciting destination hotel, and are anxious to freshen up and change your clothes so you can start exploring. But when you go to open your luggage, your zipper pull comes right off, and your bag is stuck shut. Augh! Now wouldn’t it be awesome if you had a luggage zipper repair kit on hand to fix this right away?
We put our luggage through a great deal of wear and tear, and among the most common problems encountered is the dreaded broken zipper. This is really no surprise since we often try to fit as much as possible into our bags, overstuffing them so that we have to sit on the bag and pull extra hard to get that zipper to pull and secure all the way around. This is stressful on the zipper seams, zipper sliders, and the zipper pull itself. In addition to that pulling and tugging, zipper pulls are a vulnerable when hanging free, making them susceptible to accidental damage during airport or other handling, storing, and maneuvering. Luckily, a good luggage zipper repair kit can rescue you from a broken luggage zipper.
Here are a few different types of zipper repair kits that are inexpensive, compact, and easy to use. So choose the one that best meets your needs and you’ll be good to go in no time.
Zipper Rescue Outdoor Do-It-Yourself Zipper Repair Kit
Many zippers fail because the slider or zipper stop wears out or breaks off. That’s where this DIY zipper repair kit from Zipper Rescue shines. It provides more than just replacement zipper pulls. It contains zipper sliders (the part that slides up and down) with pulls attached as well as zipper stops. So instead of just replacing a broken pull, you can do a more thorough fix.
This kit contains a variety of heavy-duty sliders found on outdoor gear such as duffle bags, backpacks and other luggage, as well as sleeping bags, tents, and more. They are in a range of sizes and colors and are designed to work on molded tooth or nylon coil type zippers. So you can choose the one that best suits your repair needs. (Note that this is their Outdoor Kit, designed for more heavyweight uses such as luggage. They also have a separate kit for smaller items such as handbags and clothing.)
Most repairs can be done with a pair of pliers. An 8-page instruction booklet is included to help simplify the repair process.
Gear Aid Zipper Repair Kit
Whether you need to perform an emergency in-field zipper repair or fix it in the comfort of your home, this zipper repair kit from Gear Aid has what you need to fix your broken zipper.
The kit contains 5 different heavyweight silver zipper sliders of the durability required for luggage, so you can choose the size and style that best fits your zipper. But what if your zipper seam has started to split? Well, fortunately, this kit has help for that as well. Going above and beyond other zipper repair kits, this one includes a seam ripper, large gauge sewing needles, and a bobbin of ultra-strong thread.
The included gear repair manual provides useful instructions to guide you through your repair.
Neo Tactical Gear Zipper Fixer Zipper Pulls
When you need to replace a zipper pull, or have a pull that’s hard to manage, then consider these zipper pulls from Neo Tactical Gear. Made of super durable nylon cord with a textured rubber grip, these 2.5″ pulls are simple to attach as a replacement zipper pull, or add to your existing zipper pull to make it easier to manage.
These make operating of zippers much easier, so are great not only for everyday use, but also helpful for those with arthritis, cold numb hands, or when you’re wearing gloves.
These come in packs of 10 zipper pulls, and you can choose from 8 different color choices: Blue, Black, Reflective Black, Red, Reflective Red, Orange, Neon Green, or Yellow.
Zipper Solution Zipper Repair Pulls
Just looking for good quality zipper pulls? Then this have a look at this simple packet from Zipper Solution which includes two replacement zipper pulls or tabs.
These are made of a soft grip injection molded PVC. Unlike the kits reviewed above, this replaces only the zipper pull, and not the slider or stop mechanisms.
These zipper pulls are simple to put on and require no special tools or expertise. They are designed with a split key ring attachment, so are as easy as adding a key to your keyring. They are black in color and measure about 1.5 inches long, providing an ideal quick fix for luggage of most any size.