Call John over at Stan’s Upholstery in Eugene. They’re on Wilson I believe. He should be able to screw that zipper back on pretty quick.

Certainly worth a call to see if you can’t get it fixed up on the cheap before buying a new one...


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Thanks!

 

Have you contacted Reliable?


My experience with them in the past is if the bag isn't to old they will fix or replace it unless it's from damage, you just have to pay to get it to them.


Worth a call if the bag's not to old isn't it?


Worst they will say is no.


WD

 

Probably 4 - 5 years old. Bag is in pretty good condition. Thinking I will try the local sewing repair.

 

Hey Rod I use a stitching awl. I’ve had to put a few back together over the years I just ordered a new one but when they need repair I just do that. stitching awl is maybe 15 bucks at your local hardware store. Not pretty like when it was new but it’s a hammer you know what I mean. I keep one with my hunting gear so it’s a tool I already have

 

There a place in Corvallis that repairs only outdoor equipment. A little pricey but do a great job and back their work. I have taken several items in to be repaired and overly satisfied with the work they do. Taking a whole zipper out and swing in a better quality one, stitching is tough and looks like the problem will never reoccur.

Outdoor Gear Repair
1075 NW Taylor Ave St. B
541-752-9058

 

If you want some good quality bags look up North American Tarps in Longview Washington, Logan builds them out of heavy duty truck tarp material, insulated, sewn in webbing on ends with loops so two guys can carry them, the hands are full wrap around the bag will not tear out, even puts drain valves in them, check them out

 

Stitching awl. Easy to use and the repair will outlast the bag. On small repairs like described, one can usually use the old stitch holes. this keeps the seam straight. easy to follow a zigzag pattern or any other.

The awl is a tool you will use many times. Stop tiny seam failures before they grow. "A stitch in time saves nine". Best of all you can repair this and others that will surely occur in much less time than it will take to take the bag somewhere for repair and likely again if they can't fix on the spot.

Figure ten minutes per repair if you haven't done it before.

If you do have it repaired, at least consider picking up an awl for next time.
Cheers, JE

 

WPS bags had a lifetime warrantee when I was working with Ken, and they were "hecho en los Estados Unidos".

 

Were you the guy they sent to work on the inside of the bags?:meme: