Build one - DIY. Going with my prior belief that many here are of the TL;dr school of learning, here are a few videos that feature DIY dryers w/comments.... Chow in a box... The tape is a bit off putting + no temp monitor... Use at your own risk. Still some inside the box thinking here. Solar powered + complex Solar powered + upcycle an old fridge (From OZ.. Check local laws on upcycle of old fridges, many place ban or require door latches be removed) Finally - real life Post SHTF living - South Sudan and food drying. Well worth the time to watch. Easy DIY Solar Dehydrator - No More Dehydrating With Electricity! How not to build a dryer... Paint, off-gassing adhesives, and other non-food safe items. [URL unfurl="true"] Dubious, but I like the design. Again, use of paint and out-gassing sealants make this a bit dodgy. The drying area is foil lined, so I'm more OK with this part. Use of black screen in the heater part vice pained cans should give the same results without the VOCs. Screen solar heater [URL unfurl="true"] heat output of 54C +
