Is there anything more annoying than a broken zipper? It literally ruins a jacket. A little snipe — a tiny nothing piece that barely costs a penny — can destroy the beauty and functionality of something worth thousands upon thousands of dollars (or hundreds, depending on whether you’re a regular dude with a snazzy Carhartt jacket or Joseph and his technicolor dream coat).

By the way, if you’re a military veteran and you’re in the mood to grab a durable, super quality Carhartt — check out this discount (simply verify by hitting the Troop ID button). 

How about that, huh?

But back to brass tacks …

Watch our pal in the video below from “Joe’s Army Navy” (wherever that is) walk through repairing a zipper on a British military jacket and a Carhartt coat, respectively. It’s not as difficult as one might think: