I have been using a external tippet holder on my $19 vest I bought the first time I went fly fishing. I find I am buying "fresh" tippet every time I go fishing because my tippet seems to rot. I know I need a new vest, and the money I have spent on tippet has me considering the Simms G3 vest due to the tippet pocket feature.

Is there a cheaper way to keep your tippet fresh? I need a new vest, but $199 for a vest seems like a lot, but not if it better preserves my tippet, I think it may be worth it.

Thanks for the help.