Replacing Peak Design zip pulls 

By David Roessli

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I’ve been using the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip since it came out in 2020.

It’s my go-to bag for both daily commutes and travel. Over the years, it’s been through heatwaves and freezing cold, dry dust and wet snow, rainstorms and muddy trails. Despite a few scuffs and stains, it’s still in excellent shape — with one small exception: the zip pulls, especially the ones that get the most use.

One finally gave out during our trip to Paros. It frayed, came loose, and eventually snapped off. The good news? The zippers themselves are rock-solid, and replacing a broken pull is simple — just loop a new one through the zipper ring, and you’re good to go.

View of the front zip pulls - the fastening one is falling to bits
Zip pull falling to bits
Different view of the front zip pulls - the fastening one is falling to bits
Peak design anchor as a zip pull
Fixed

A spare Peak Design anchor does the job perfectly, and won’t wear out anytime soon 😎

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