equipment$60–120used in 1 side quest
Food dehydrator
Electric appliance with stacked trays and fan that dries fruit, herbs, and meat over 8–24 hours. Critically needs a timer and auto-shutoff so you can run overnight drying sessions safely without monitoring.
What to look for
- 1Built-in timer with auto-shutoff (essential for unattended operation)
- 2Rear-mounted fan for even heat distribution across all trays
- 3Adjustable temperature control (95–165°F range covers most foods)
- 4At least 5 trays; 9–10 trays handle larger batches
Skip
- Models without auto-shutoff timers (fire risk if you leave)
- Bottom-mounted fans that cause uneven drying on upper trays
Used for: Drying fruit leather and herbs overnight · Making jerky safely without monitoring · Preserving garden harvests · Running long dehydration sessions while away
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
