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Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator
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Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator

Item # 752906

$79.95

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From soups and sauces to fruit rolls and jerky, you can make your own yummy and nutritious trail food with this fast and simple dehydrator.

  • Converga-Flow® drying system pushes heated air across each tray ensuring fast, even drying with no need to rotate the trays
  • 700 watts of power delivers tasty results in hours, not days
  • Adjustable thermostat from 95° to 160° allows you to create a wide variety of snacks using meats, fruits and vegetables
  • Five trays provide ample space for drying; expands up to 14 trays (additional trays sold separately)
  • Plastic perforated sheet works well with small foods, herbs or sticky fruits such as bananas or pineapple
  • Fruit roll sheet is ideal for use with liquids, purees or sauces
  • Includes a 39-page instruction and recipe booklet to get you started

Made in USA.

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Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator Specs

Specification

Description

Weight6 lbs. 12 oz.
Dimensions14 x 11 inches
MaterialPlastic

Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator Customer Reviews

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Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator
 
4.0

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to clean (4)
  • Stable (4)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (4)
    • Hiking (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Aug

    3

    2008

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Perfect for creating personalized meals!

    By Michelle of So. Cali

    from Bellflower, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Clean
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator:

    I bought this dehydrator to make my own backpacking meals. I used it mainly to dehydrate ground beef which worked tremendously. [...] (I didn't even know they sold dehydrators) If you are looking for a way to get away from those tired old prepackaged backpackers meals, making your own is the way to go! You can seriously dehydrate anything in this dehydrator!

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    1

    2009

     
    3.0

    Worth the value!

    By Kungsleden

    from Lakewood, NJ

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Clean
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • High Altitude
      • Hiking

      Comments about Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator:

      I bought this dehydrator about two years ago as it seemed like a decent machine - especially for the price. Overall, I was pretty happy with it but would only recommend it if you plan on using occasionally and for small amounts of food. It definitely does the job, but i found that once I added more trays (to the 3 that it comes with), the drying took quite long. Even with just the two trays, certain food items required that I turn them over, mix them up, etc.. It turned into a job that I had to be busy with instead of just turning it on and coming back 6 hours later to remove the food. Now, two years later, it stopped dehydrating altogether, as the dehydrator does not get hot anymore!!
      All in all, I would recommend this only if you are looking to save money and do not mind being busy with the dehydrating process. If you are ok with that, this machine will be perfect for you.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      27

      2009

       
      4.0

      Great for backpackers!

      By Twinedog

      from Los Angeles, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Clean
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator:

      I finally got a chance to use my dehydrator and test out the results on a recent backpacking trip. This dehydrator does a good job of dehydrating pre-made meals for backpacking. I made spaghetti with Italian sausage and marinara sauce and it dehydrated beautifully. I also dehydrated garlic mashed potatoes and some mangoes. If you are interested in cookbooks I recommend the Backpack Gourmet.But one serious con is that only one fruit roll up tray is included with this item. Also REI does not sell extra trays, clean a screens or fruit roll up liners. I had to buy them separately online. But a decent deal on sale or with a [$] off coupon.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      May

      12

      2009

       
      5.0

      It's really that ease to use

      By Not Yet

      from Escondido, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Can add lots more trays
      • Easy To Clean
      • Price was right
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Need to buy more trays

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Making better meals
      • Saving money

      Comments about Open Country 700 Watt Dehydrator:

      I've used it with fresh and frozen fruits and veggies. Made jerky. It's not hard at all. [...]

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      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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