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Why does nobody talk about fixing zippers with candle wax?

My sleeping bag zipper kept sticking after a rainy trip. I rubbed a bit of candle wax on the teeth and it slides like new now. What other household items have you used for gear fixes?
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shah.zara
shah.zara1mo ago
My Oregon camping trip left my tent held together with duct tape and sheer shame.
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ryanperez
ryanperez1mo agoTop Commenter
What tore it up?
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willow_king
Seriously? Candle wax is the classic fix. It's like the first rule of gear repair. A bar of soap works in a pinch too. But wax is better, it lasts longer and doesn't wash out as fast. I always keep a stub of a candle in my kit.
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