tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193383015580598134.post1718772430243233267..comments2024-03-13T02:44:00.259-05:00Comments on The Diabetic Camper: Backpack repairsThe Diabetic Camperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05016099400056275030noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193383015580598134.post-21114809403203637482013-03-29T17:14:29.944-05:002013-03-29T17:14:29.944-05:00I think your waterproof is wearing down too, I can...I think your waterproof is wearing down too, I can see it in the different shades of coloring. It will need to be removed and redone. I found a link for that, I'm going to try it on a nylon tarp I have with quite the funk.<br /><br />http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=55409<br /><br />The reason you don't want to use velcro is that it won't hold under stress as well as a zipper. Too much weight, or a tugging in the wrong place and it will give way. Your best bet is to try talking with Kelty first and find out if the have a lifetime guarantee on their products, if not ask what they would charge to fix the zippers. If that does not work, buy your own zippers and then find a tailor who does luggage repair, because THEY will know their stuff.<br /><br />Anyways, I imagine you are through with the whole project. I should look through the rest of your blogs. But perhaps someone will chance through here as I did and find something they can use.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041809383549643869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193383015580598134.post-82645560736665281662013-03-29T17:04:30.173-05:002013-03-29T17:04:30.173-05:00What happened? I hope you didn't go with the ...What happened? I hope you didn't go with the velcro! I don't think it will hold, and it probably won't last many seasons. Yeah, I know this was years ago, but curiosity is killing me!Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041809383549643869noreply@blogger.com