Preventing Zipper Problems (Broken Zippers or Exhausted Zippers)

One of the most critical parts of any tent is the zipper. Anyone who has experienced a bad zipper knows how frustrating and aggravating this can be.

Because zippers are so critical, all our Kodiak Canvas tents come with the absolute best YKK brand zippers. Even with the best zippers, you may still encounter some zipper issues at times.

Here are some zipper tips and tricks:

When closing your tent doors, grab both zipper pulls – both inside and outside the tent door – at the same time. This makes closing your door much smoother, and reduces strain on your zipper – and lengthens the life of your zipper

Avoid over stretching your tent too tight when you stake it out. You’ll find that a tent that is too tight is more difficult to zip the doors. Your staked tent should be tight, but not tight as a drum.

Don’t use zipper lubes or grease as these tend to attract and hold more dirt and debris. In sandy or dusty areas, simply clean your tent zippers with a wet microfiber cloth.