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The two greatest bagpipe-related innovations of the past 20 years are: synthetic drone reeds and moisture control systems. These desiccant-based systems require proper installation, maintenance, and most importantly regular drying to ensure they work effectively. In today's post, we'll discuss some different moisture control systems and how to make sure you are drying your rocks correctly to get maximum use from your set up. Pipe bags now come with a variety of sizes and made from a wide range of materials.  An important feature to look for is the zipper, which will allow you to access the inside of the bag and install a moisture control system. Zippered bags include: Ross (old black nylon material) Ross (new red suede-like material) Bannatyne (black synthetic material) Bannatyne (black leather "hybrid") This is my favorite bag, make sure the get the zipper on the bottom, not the side. Bannatyne Inverted (same as the hybrid but reversed so the ...