ST is wise.
Spending $50 will save you hundreds of cash & weight over the years.
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I got one 15 years ago.  I wish it would break so I can get the newer model which I hear is a lot better.

Most of my meals are things I make & dehydrate on my own.  Meal for meal, cheaper & lighter than any freeze dried options I've seen.

Spag sauce is a staple in my food bag.  It dries to a fuit leather like consistancy.  When I make it for dehydrating I only use tomato paste.  The only difference between tomato paste and tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes is water.  I'm taking the water out anyway.

Be sure to add something for protein.  If you don't make a meat sauce, then crumble some tofu or granulated TVP in.