The last month has been really rough on some of my gear. I have a Dickies camo backpack that I use as my woods pack. I misjudged a harvest and over stuffed it. Every damn seam in the thing busted. It was a thrift store pack, but it was pretty new. I may try to sew it up, but it will take lots of shoring up to make it hold. Then last week the zipper on my everyday pack split. I can still use it, I just have to remember not to go past a certain point.
So fast forward to this morning. The zipper on my walking pants failed. I wear these pants every single night when I hike, so I was pretty upset. But the wife was able to sew it below the bad spot. So for right now, I don't have to think about buying a new pair. I do have a trip to town tomorrow, so I will play "I need a miracle" on the way to the thrift store.