A blown zipper is the most common reason a good sleeping bag ends up in the closet instead of a pack.
Separating teeth, a broken slider, a zipper that catches every pull — sleeping bag zipper repair is one of the most common jobs that comes through the shop. If you searched zipper repair near me, send a photo of the damage and I’ll tell you what it needs.
Full zipper replacement when the teeth themselves are shot — matched to the original size and pull direction.
Slider-only replacement when the teeth are fine and it’s just the pull that’s failed — cheaper and faster when it applies.
Snapped pulls and tabs replaced so you’re not fighting the zipper with pliers.
Torn draft tubes and zipper guards restitched so the zipper does its job without a cold gap.
Text a photo of the damage — I can usually tell what’s involved from that alone.
I’ll come back with an honest number and a turnaround date. No estimate fee.
Bring it to Montrose, box it up and ship it, or arrange pickup — free in Montrose, Olathe & Delta, small route fee elsewhere on the Western Slope.
Most jobs turn around in 3–7 days. I’ll tell you the real date when I quote it.
Before-and-after photos from actual jobs that have come through the shop. More go up here as new work wraps.
Photos from sleeping bag zipper jobs are getting added to the portfolio. Text a photo of your own project and it might be the next one up.
See the full portfolio →Almost always the zipper. A full bag costs a lot more than a zipper repair, and if the insulation and shell are still good there’s no reason to replace the whole thing.
I match gauge, length, and pull direction as closely as possible. Exact brand-for-brand hardware isn’t always available, but the repair holds and looks right.
Both — the zipper repair itself doesn’t touch the insulation, so down bags are fine.
Standard turnaround is 3–7 days. If you’re up against a trip date, tell me when you text the photo and I’ll see what I can do.
Send a photo of the damage and I'll come back with a real number and a turnaround date. No estimate fee, no obligation.