Broken tent poles, mouse holes in your bug netting, and zippers that are as unmovable as the sword in the stone—it's time to rediscover the busted gear you told yourself you'd repair over the winter.

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 ...

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Annalise Knudson is an award-winning journalist covering local news for the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com. With over a decade of experience, she is able to cover ...