The 5 Best Dehydrators for 2022

If you’re in the market for a dehydrator and wondering which one you should buy, you’re in the right spot! We tested the Best large Food Dehydrator to determine our favorite models. In this post, we talk about what features are important, different dehydrating use-cases, and which models offer the greatest value.

There are so many incredible applications for a food dehydrator, from preparing backpacking meals to storing fresh seasonal produce!

While there are a lot of different dehydrator models out there, once you understand all the different features and how they can affect your personal use-case, it becomes a lot easier to make a selection.

In this article, we’ll talk about a number of dehydrator features to consider, and we share our suggestions for a few of the best food dehydrators that we have personal experience with and feel offer a lot of great value.

So let’s jump into it and find the best dehydrator for you!

Dehydrator Features To Consider 

How much any one of these features matters to you will depend entirely on how you plan on using your dehydrator. So as you read through these, think about the types of applications you want to use your dehydrator for. Weekend packing meals? Thru-hiking meal prep? Storing seasonal produce? Or just making fun snacks like jerky & fruit leathers?

Capacity 

The capacity of a dehydrator is measured in terms of tray space, frequently in square feet. This will determine how much food you will be able to dehydrate in a single cycle. If you’re dehydrating large quantities of food for the end of harvest or thru-hiking, a large capacity can be helpful. Some dehydrators, like the Nesco Snackmaster, have expandable tray capacity.