equipment$280–350used in 1 side quest

9-tray food dehydrator

Large-capacity electric dehydrator with horizontal airflow and precise temperature control. Nine trays handle bulk foraging hauls in one batch while preserving nutrients through low-temperature drying.

What to look for

  1. 115+ square feet of drying space across multiple trays
  2. 2Adjustable thermostat from 95–165°F for different foods
  3. 3Horizontal airflow (not vertical) for even drying
  4. 4Timer function for overnight drying
  5. 5Temperature range below 120°F for enzyme preservation

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  • Vertical airflow models that require tray rotation
  • Fewer than 6 trays for bulk processing
  • Fixed temperature with no adjustment

Used for: preserving large foraging harvests · drying wild greens and herbs · making fruit leathers · dehydrating mushrooms and flowers

Side quests that use it

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