I have used pips and wallet type leader dispensers for many years and have experienced all the problems the rest of you have. I finally decided that I would spend some time practicing tying the ever popular egg loop type leader to eliminate my dependecy on any type of dispenser. Foe me, that has proved to be the best solution altogether. Now I can carry 3 or 4 leader spools of varying test line and a packet of hooks instead. I have the choice of tying long or short leaders on the spot and I know the knot is fresh and strong. It really does not take more than a few seconds to do this and I'll never go back to leader containers, besides, it helps reduce the weight of my vest and like almost every steelheader alive and fishing, my vest some days feels like it's about 30# after several hours.