Replacing GORUCK Zipper Pulls

Jodi from GORUCK Scars gives a run down on how to replace worn or damaged zipper pulls on your GORUCK Bag.

[@johnking7535]

Honestly, I could listen to her talk about rucks all day.

[@MVK_GS]

Thank you for that awesome explanation.

[@kyleshannon8645]

No detail left out, great explanation! Thanks

[@ChrisCarries_EDC]

For best results use adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing with an initial (i.e. pre-shrink) diameter of .25 inches, and a 3:1 shrink ratio. I used simple non-adhesive tubing and whilst it worked, after not too long the tubing is not sticking to the paracord so it slides up and down and it feels less meaty. Going to swap them out soon.

[@Balthazar2242]

Joan Cusak teaches backpacks 🤟

[@johnsonjohnson8133]

I used a lighter to re shrink the tube on one of my zippers on my 32l kit bag, it worked because i did it very light and tried not to burn it but the heat gun probably works a lot more efficient and I’ve got one so it’s perfect!

[@jessekrembs]

doh! I was looking at paracord but wondering about the shrink tubing.

[@BH-og9tp]

great.

[@I_am_Jeff]

What size heat shrink tubing?

[@getout116]

Me too. Where can I find the tubing?

[@vinayadhikari723]

1/4 '' heat shrink tube and 550 Paracord ( I guess ). I haven't seen zipper pull kits at grouch site for quite some time now.

[@jessekrembs]

What are the the dimensions of the paracord?

[@BERTalert7]

She said 10 to 12 inches. preferably 12 so its easier to work with.

[@knowyourhistory]

I used 1/4" heat shrink adhesive tube and it looks identical to the one on my Rucker. They also sell the zipper pull kits on the Goruck site. Also, be sure to follow her advice about not using a lighter. I did it the first time and everything was crooked and melted together.

[@BERTalert7]

+KnowYourHistory I used a lighter and it turned out ok. Not great but ok.

[@bofeity]

Minimum 10"? Size queen alert! Good video though!