I have had the same problem with Pip's leader dispensers. I personally dislike them! I put my leaders in small, clear 3 x 3 ziplock baggies. I then take these bags and put them in a clear quart sized ziplock storage bag. These are nice because they are see through, and float if you drop them in the river. If most of the air is squeezed out of the bags, they take up very little room in your vest, and are convenient because you can see the different rigs and pick out which ever color you want to use.