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When they are available in Canada, let me know! Do they need a distributor here? Edit: just realized I’m not on my regular account. :) I’ll contact the company sometime soon, or you can just leave a reply on my comment here. Who can I contact with questions? Thanks so much! This looks like what I’ve been waiting for!
Thank you for sharing. Always wanted freeze dryer, but they are completely cost prohibitive for majority of the population. $5K is extremely expensive given the economy and most people struggling just to put food on the table; that includes working to middle class households. They are probably very well constructed and worth the cost. I really wish they were more affordable, but at this time sticking to my Excaliber food dehydrator that works awesome.
It's not just the cost of the Freeze dryer that needs to be considered. You also have to take into account, power consumption, mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, food, prep time, etc. It really starts adding up.
@@flyingflight And you have to take TIME into account. These things don't handle much food at once. For a fraction of the cost, you can get a few regular dehydrators and a pressure canner. During the time it would take to freeze-dry a month's worth of food for your family, you could prepare a year's worth by other methods. And these days, time is of the essence. The storm is upon us.
Harvest right freeze dryer using and interest free credit card paying $50 a month. If you can't do that might want to drop that eating out, coffee out or the $200 a month cell phone. It's easier than you think. I make $12 an hr on a side job one day a week and paid for one. No excuses.
Me too. We are on our second freeze dryer from harvest right. The first one would not work properly or at all. I lost so much food. No the company did not give us a credit or refund on all our lost food. The company had us ship it back. They had it for 2 months. It came back to us and it wouldn't work. We called, emailed and they would respond. My husband finally got someone on the phone and told them we were taking it back to the store we bought it from. The person said no, no don't do that. Send us the down loaded info again. NOPE! We took it back to the store. They couldn't give us a refund, but they gave us a new upgraded one. It's run 24 batches and started having problems again. Would I buy another one, NO!
🎉 it’s great that there’s a new kid on the block😂. Nice to see the freeze dryer market growing and diversifying. And that you get to be an early assessor of the product ❤🎉 I agree with you on that freeze drying is not just for prepping! Consider how much electricity is used to run a couple freezers, think about the risk of a power outage and potential for loss due to spoilage. Plus I can make double batches of meals and freeze dry the extra and my hubby can have healthy meals on the shelf at work which saves eating out expenses and it’s healthier. Plus, I love having perishables on hand and not having to worry about spoiling, did I buy enough or too much? A trip to the grocery store is over an hour drive time, there is no just running to the store if you run out! I LOVE freeze drying ❤ . It really has been surprising how quickly you recoup the initial investment cost of the machine. Savings in energy, waste, time running back and forth for things, … and more.
What a gem of a machine! Out of my budget, but it looks really well-built and extremely well-designed. I hope it continues to exceed your expectations.
It’s nice to see some competition in the field of freeze driers. I’ve had terrible problems with the one I purchased from their “competitors” as so many others have had. When the time is right to purchase another one, I will give the Cube a try.
I haven't purchased a freeze dryer yet due to the cost, and with competitors on the market now maybe the price will come down enough to make it more affordable for more folks. At the end of the video, you ask for 2 things we'd like to freeze dry and my immediate answer would be fruits and herbs. I think one of the biggest savings would come from fresh herbs and fruits because of their generally short shelf life either on the counter or in the refigerator. We have used other methods of dehydrating or freezing in ice cube trays, but those methods don't always produce the most flavorful products.
For their introductory sale, this unit is the same price as a harvest right with an oil free vacuum pump. This is a new company without any history. It’s like buying a brand new makers, car, I’m unsure of the reliability, the service and the longevity of the company. I understand there were some nicer aesthetics to this unit, but given the choice for the same amount of money, I would still go with the harvest right until the company has proven itself through the years. Most of what was discussed today was aesthetics although there were some functional upgrades from the harvest right and the harvest right has served me very well through the years and it’s reliable dependable and I trust brand. A great video and I do appreciate the time it took to make it.
@@hoosiermama16 sorry for your poor experience with the company (I have no affiliation with them). Mine is different and much better. It’s unfair to callout the entire company negatively because of your experience or of some others your know. More truthful to say that your experience reflects the company is crappy. There is so much hostility in this world. Why expand on it when your experience is only your experience, not necessarily everyone else’s. Just something to think about.
@@Buzzy-bm6bvno, it’s not just HIS experience.. have you ACTUALLY SEEN all the HORRIBLE poor customer support and service associated with Harvest right!! I know MANY people personally!!! Horrible customer service and support!!! Glad to see new kid on the block!
I am happy to see a competitor in the market and hopefully over time they can bring their price down and make pricing more competitive in the market space. That said, I am not thrilled with the forced option of the oil-free vacuum pump. Having been involved with high vacuum and ultra high vacuum technology for the last 12 years, oil-free pumps generally use a fixed and orbital scroll with tip seals to create vacuum. Those seals wear over time and have to be replaced and this is not a problem with oil rotary vacuum pumps. Scroll pumps also generate additional heat. With an external pump, at least it is user-exchangable and you can get back up and running relatively quickly. Time will tell how well the pump will hold up before maintenance is required. The cart is nice, though it would be better if included instead of a separate charge at the price point. Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue to have a great experience with this freeze drier!
My favorite freeze dried foods are strawberries and bananas. Dehydrated bananas don’t have a great texture, but freeze dried is like those soft peppermint candies and I love it!
Omg thanks for this video wanted a freeze dryer since I started prepping & making garden so big & all my new fruit trees planted. This will be a great gift to myself as produce is already. So many different berries I have that could be freeze dried too - love it !
I was Soo excited at first thinking...finally an affordable option maybe in freeze dryers. So disappointed that wasn't the case. Most people need cheaper options. Doesn't look like I'll be getting one sad to say. But happy for those who can. I love the idea, but for me, and most I am thinking, that price isn't practical for us. I love y'all's channel and the great ideas you share to help folks to put up for a rainy day.
If you are going to spend 3 or 4 THOUSAND to get set up in freeze drying - I suggest you research which machine is the most durable, with proven customer service, easy repairs when needed and pretty solid construction = Harvest Right. If you just glance over TH-cam you'll find hundreds of people merrily freeze vaccing along with their medium Harvest Right WITHOUT getting paid by the manufacturer for endorsements. If this Cube can get positive reviews from folks after thousands of users and years of field use, I might consider it if it were a better value ----- BUT IT'S nearly half again the cost!
@@marymauro486 well maybe when they stop selling them to people with money to spare they'll cater to us, but by then maybe there will be a better affordable option for the rest of us. I guess I'll have to stick with dehydrating, canning, and vacuum sealing.
Thank you for your video. I'd want to freeze dry meat. As a full time resident in the gateless, guard-less, prison of despair I call the Gulag of Poverty, ... this machine is a dream. But a nice one none the less. Here's to dreaming! And good luck.
@@TheProvidentPrepper You know I know that, ... I guess I gotta believe I deserve one eh? I've been busy asking God for a dog for the last couple of years and it took God a while to get me a good one eh? Her name is Cleo and she a Sheepdog/Great Pyrene. I'm going to do something now and "look" in my local area for a freeze dryer. Thank you! And may the abundance of the world always be manifest in your lives.
I’ve been slobbering over videos of freeze dryers for years! The wish of my heart will be to own one of these “someday”. I’m in those last few years before retirement so someday pretty soon is my goal
The harvest right large size is $3,595 with 5 trays. This new cube is almost $5k with 4 trays. I appreciate competition and innovations, but the improvements dont justify the price for my family. I can and preserve my own garden because we live paycheck to paycheck. These freeze dryers would be so beneficial for everyone but not accessible.
Those trays don't even look as big as the large HR trays. On top of that, you don't get all the accessories the HR gives you with each freeze dryer, not to mention you can get a lot off for black Friday sales and you can also get (on top of sales) ones that have cosmetic issues for hundreds more off, while supplies last). I enjoy competition and choices, but this new one for that price still makes HR a better choice. Still very unaffordable for most.
I will add, this new freeze dryer allows payment plans.. so thats something to consider. Again, they're very much put of reach for most Americans. Don't doubt they are built well and may have to be thay price. Hopefully as competition starts, prices and innovation will allow costs to come down.
I want to thank you for all you do. I went to the library today and got a lovely audio book called The Gift of Fear.....oh my word. You keep on keeping on!❤
Thank you very much. I have an old early generation HR. One of the issues that seem to come with the HR oil less pu,ps is that things do wear and you see to have to send the pu p back to them to be rebuilt every couple of years. Is this pump different? My current oil pump (an older version of the "standard") has been going for about 6 years now. The oil one changes is not lubricating oil, it is what creates the vacuum so it is not like car oil. I do filter frequently but change oil about every 18-24 months.
This is great. I've held off buying a Harvest Right freeze dryer, but this has enough major improvements that I'll likely purchase this INSTEAD of Harvest Right.
I had problems with my first , second and third run with HR. I ordered the extra large and they required me to work on it, sending me parts, etc before coming to pick it back up. Then they wanted me to wait until they got it in house, looked it over and sent it back to me after repairs. IT WAS BRAND NEW. And on top of that, it was not easily manageable to work on a unit of that size and weight when you are 4'11 and the unit weighs as much or more than you do. Glad to see some competition coming.
I would LOVE to have a freeze dryer to process our garden veggies and rabbit meat. We are not financially able to buy one as yet, but I have hope for the future after the financial collapse when we rebuild America without the central bank/federal reserve.
You didnt mention the noise level comparison - I have a medium size Harvest Right and due to where it is located I fine the noise level a little much. I had it in the living room until recently and just sold it. I want another one but have to figure out where to put it, Is the noise level comparable ?
@@friesencj1 the noise isn't too bad . About the level of a clothes dryer. For us though the only spot we had was our living room and after almost 2 years of it running it got to be a bit much. We just sold it but would like to get another one when we get a spot for it. It never bothered the other tenants as I'm in a apartment building. No one knew. Actually the landlord just told me to build a spot on the balcony n put it in there...perhaps
@@TheProvidentPrepper We hope you put a video together with this info. The quick answer from our side is yes, they make noise (especially the vacuum pump), but with our pump being internal the noise level is lower. So we are quieter overall, but it still makes noise.
Good to know there are multiple options. I agree that it's more than a "prepping" tool. It would be valuable as a lifestyle shift into year-round healthful living... seasonal crops can be enjoyed all year. Hearts desire? ...yeh, I'd freeze dry and vacuum seal EVERYTHING! ❤🧡💛 💚💙💜
QUESTION! Actually two. First, what bags do you specifically use for the freeze dry Costco chicken? I used wallaby and harvest right, but they always spring a leak and I throw out the whole thing (not sure if I should or shouldn’t do that). Second, could you tell me if you bought your wood Cookstove new and if so where did you buy it? It’s so hard to find one. Would love if you could do a short video on where to obtain one or talk about it in your next video. I’m in love with the stove!! So happy others are getting in on the freeze drying business. I’ve had a few problems with my harvest right. They fixed them, but still kinda annoying. Thank you for doing these videos. I love how happy you two always are. Very enjoyable to watch❤
A friend has a Harvest thingy and I devoured their freeze-dried cheese cake. I think folks underestimate how good food is in that state...light and airy.
I would freeze dry cantaloupe and honeydew melons. I've dried them with my dehydrator and they were so delicious, but if I could do it with a freeze dryer, they would be so much better, I'm sure. I'd also freeze-dry the fruit I'm starting to grow, peaches, plums, pears, cherries, apples and all the veggies in my garden. Yes, I'd love to have a freeze-dryer, but at this stage, it's just a dream.
I'm really glad we didn't jump on the first (and only at the time) freeze dryer to hit the block. We have future plans with our homestead that require multiple freeze dryers and this "Cube" looks a little more appealing than the other brands. Time to do more deep research on this product. Thank you so much for this review.
It’s been six months. Can you give us a review on how you still feel about the Cube versus Harvest Right? It would truly help us make the right decision.
The function very similar to one another. I have this one in my solarium in my house and the Harvest Right is in the garage. I don't have trouble with the "too hot" warning on this one but it is probably because it is in the house.
I made my homemade chili in January and my Homemade chicken soup last month-mu friend freeze dried them and we share-good combo. I cook and she prep's and bags them, since I don't have room for the dryer it works, and I have a dehydrator.
I think the cube is very interesting and more than likely very much worth a try. The one thing I would not like is that the screen is down on the bottom right hand corner. You would have to practically bend over and stand on your head to see what it says it would’ve been nice if they would’ve had it in the upper right hand corner.
This might just make me rethink purchasing a freeze dryer. You are blessed to have been able to try it out, but we are blessed to hear the results. Thanks for sharing and showing us! Looks like a great innovation. I did not take time to look back and cannot remember. Do you have a Harvest Right?
I wish I could afford to purchase one. The amount of food that would be prevented from going to waste and the bargains I could take full advantage of and the saved freezer space. I also love the idea of lots of shelf stable nutritious food.
Very curious to know if you think this dryer makes less noise than you other one. I'd very much like to have one I could use in my kitchen rather than off in an outbuilding or the garage.
I have a large stainless steel model freeze dryer from the competition. One of the major frustrations is trying to be susre that what I am trying to freeze dry is actually totally dry. A few times I have been fooled and later opened an envelope and found that there had been enough moisture to cause the food to spoil. Mine has an oiless pump which is very noisy and it also has the candy mode due to a recent software update. One thing I really don't like is how difficult it can be to clean the rack that holds the trays. I have paws instead of hands which makes it tough to get between those shelves. When I first bought mine about 18 months ago it quit after my first batch and I ended up having to replace a circuit board which took two months to actually convince the company that it was what was wrong. A couple of times lately it has produced a vacuum error for unknown reasons. I paid significantly more for this machine than the cube costs and the accessories were also more expensive. I'm now beginning to think I should have just bought a large supply of ready-made freeze-dried food. I'm considering just selling it and doing exactly that because the process is a bit finicky and I constantly have to add many hours to the drying time to make sure it finishes when I am awake to deal with the product. I'm watching this carefully to do a head to head comparison. If it shows itself to eliminate some of the issues I've had I might consider changing over. Dave in Kentucky
Well if you have the ability to purchase it - it is well worth it especially when items are on sale - When bananas go sale I scope up a hole bunch and process them in the dryer - they make wonderful snacks and I do not worry about them going bad. Same goes for meats etc . Over the last couple of years I did up 2yrs worth of eggs well worth the time and effort at the prices today. Again if you can afford it they are worth the purchase in my opinion - But the old adage is "Do what you can with what you got" Although I have a dryer I still do dehydrating and pressure canning
I'm so glad there is a new company out there! Competition is great for us customers. Wonder if this brand is why I got an email from Harvest Right about them coming out with a "pro" version. Do you rehydrate the cheesecake or eat it as is?
How does this compare to the Harvest Right? I have version 2 HR freeze dryer I've had for a long time. I've been thinking about getting an updated one but may try this instead. Would you just get another HR or get a cube?
I would rather have an oil pump vs oil free. I would like to see that be an option and would bring the price down some. It will be interesting to see how the product performs over time. It is too expensive, both of their competitors are less expensive. I hope they end up being a true competitor to HR and SF, but would like to see quality and cost value more aligned.
Agree. The oil-less pumps are temporary pumps......without a doubt. Not a question of "if" it will fail......it is "when" will it fail. Now, if they warranted the pump for 10 years at the outrageous price, I'd be interested.
@@skrome1953 a company called StayFresh out of LA. They are 6 to 12 weeks out but are made with VERY good parts, they are just ever so slightly smaller the HR but simply made much better way better parts.
I have a question. How noisy is it? I do not have a freeze dryer, yet. I have watched numerous videos and I agree that the topic of noise and changing the oil always comes up. I was hoping since the pump is inside it might be quieter. LOVE the cart. Thanks.
I really want a freeze dryer. It is next on my agenda. But, some of this is kind of unneeded. A hand-held vacuum sealer for jars does not take that much time. Lol
Some observations: 1) one might ask how objective you will be if you get a freebie from the company that makes this 2) there is a reason submarines are not cubed 3) I might be concerned about the inside wall being too close to the trays 4) While it may seem nice that the pump is inside, if it goes then the whole thing needs repair. Even oil-free pumps need maintenance and they do go.
Ok i want to know how good is the seal.? Ever since we got the competion model we have had no end of trouble with sealing issues!! Just got our machine new in September 2022!! All it needs is a little tiny hair or speck of dust and the door doesnt seal properly!! My hubby says you need to be a tech to operate the stupid thing!!
What are your dietary restraints? I would love to get one of these because I have a child with celiac, and one with dairy allergy. Homemade safe meals for them and easy to travel with.
Great video and an enticing product! How long will your promo code be available? I need to do more study and talk this over with my family before jumping to purchase. Thanks!
Oiless pumps don't last as long. And if done right, you don't have to change oil in the vacuum pump as often as people say. And when you do it only takes a couple minutes. The pump inside the cabinet will create too much heat. You can vacuum seal in a Harvest Right as well. Harvest Right also has a candy mode. The square walls are too close to the trays and if you have very much ice build up it will be reaching the trays. I don't see any improvements here and it's more expensive.
Is it as loud or louder that your Harvest Right freeze dryer? What about customer service, is it good, can you reach the company easily? Is there a warrentee? If so how long and for what parts? Could I keep in in my food storage room? I ask because of the heat it may produce. What size are the trays? Are they bigger than the harvest right?
The really cool part is that it has an option of making payments instead of us poor people trying to come up with $5,000 immediately. I am ordering one when I get another obligation paid off for sure!!!!
Okay, I think we just switched to this as our freeze-dryer purchase whenever that does happen for us. We're thinking about it and thinking about it but there keep being other preps that seem more essential. (A generator is next for us for instance.) If I could freeze dry ANYTHING right now, it would be bananas. Freeze-dried bananas have to be God's greatest gift to this earth. LOL.
Looking into freeze drying, can you tell ne what your experience is on volume of food you can freeze dry within a week compared to the volume of food you can process with a pressure cooker canning method? How much of fresh vegetables can be processed in one freeze dryer batch.
I can pressure can or bottle much more food than I can freeze dry in the same amount of time. My large freeze dryer holds 6 trays that hold 5 cups each. Most things take about 2 days to freeze dry. I freeze dry, dehydrate and can my garden produce. Freeze drying is amazing when it comes to meats, cheeses, and meals.
Love it but to expensive for me. I do a lot of canning meats soup broths tomatoes etc . I would love to own one someday. Love to do potato’s I am not wild about the canned ones . I will keep praying that one day I will be able to afford one . Thanks for the information
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When they are available in Canada, let me know! Do they need a distributor here?
Edit: just realized I’m not on my regular account. :) I’ll contact the company sometime soon, or you can just leave a reply on my comment here. Who can I contact with questions? Thanks so much! This looks like what I’ve been waiting for!
Thank you for sharing. Always wanted freeze dryer, but they are completely cost prohibitive for majority of the population. $5K is extremely expensive given the economy and most people struggling just to put food on the table; that includes working to middle class households. They are probably very well constructed and worth the cost. I really wish they were more affordable, but at this time sticking to my Excaliber food dehydrator that works awesome.
It's not just the cost of the Freeze dryer that needs to be considered. You also have to take into account, power consumption, mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, food, prep time, etc. It really starts adding up.
@@flyingflight And you have to take TIME into account. These things don't handle much food at once. For a fraction of the cost, you can get a few regular dehydrators and a pressure canner. During the time it would take to freeze-dry a month's worth of food for your family, you could prepare a year's worth by other methods. And these days, time is of the essence. The storm is upon us.
It's really close to the co$t of the competition. But I feel the pain $... I'd love one as well .
Harvest right freeze dryer using and interest free credit card paying $50 a month. If you can't do that might want to drop that eating out, coffee out or the $200 a month cell phone. It's easier than you think. I make $12 an hr on a side job one day a week and paid for one. No excuses.
@@flyingflight If you can’t afford it the other side issues don’t really matter. Mylar bags etc.
Great video Jonathan, Kylene and Zack. Glad to see a competitor. I hope they have great customer service and stand by their product. Happy trails!
Me too. We are on our second freeze dryer from harvest right. The first one would not work properly or at all. I lost so much food. No the company did not give us a credit or refund on all our lost food. The company had us ship it back. They had it for 2 months. It came back to us and it wouldn't work. We called, emailed and they would respond. My husband finally got someone on the phone and told them we were taking it back to the store we bought it from. The person said no, no don't do that. Send us the down loaded info again. NOPE! We took it back to the store. They couldn't give us a refund, but they gave us a new upgraded one. It's run 24 batches and started having problems again. Would I buy another one, NO!
@@sweetNess856 I had problems with my first one they replaced it no problems so far with the second one.
🎉 it’s great that there’s a new kid on the block😂. Nice to see the freeze dryer market growing and diversifying. And that you get to be an early assessor of the product ❤🎉 I agree with you on that freeze drying is not just for prepping! Consider how much electricity is used to run a couple freezers, think about the risk of a power outage and potential for loss due to spoilage. Plus I can make double batches of meals and freeze dry the extra and my hubby can have healthy meals on the shelf at work which saves eating out expenses and it’s healthier. Plus, I love having perishables on hand and not having to worry about spoiling, did I buy enough or too much? A trip to the grocery store is over an hour drive time, there is no just running to the store if you run out! I LOVE freeze drying ❤ . It really has been surprising how quickly you recoup the initial investment cost of the machine. Savings in energy, waste, time running back and forth for things, … and more.
What a gem of a machine! Out of my budget, but it looks really well-built and extremely well-designed. I hope it continues to exceed your expectations.
How much have you budgeted for a freeze dryer?
It’s nice to see some competition in the field of freeze driers. I’ve had terrible problems with the one I purchased from their “competitors” as so many others have had. When the time is right to purchase another one, I will give the Cube a try.
I haven't purchased a freeze dryer yet due to the cost, and with competitors on the market now maybe the price will come down enough to make it more affordable for more folks.
At the end of the video, you ask for 2 things we'd like to freeze dry and my immediate answer would be fruits and herbs. I think one of the biggest savings would come from fresh herbs and fruits because of their generally short shelf life either on the counter or in the refigerator. We have used other methods of dehydrating or freezing in ice cube trays, but those methods don't always produce the most flavorful products.
For their introductory sale, this unit is the same price as a harvest right with an oil free vacuum pump. This is a new company without any history. It’s like buying a brand new makers, car, I’m unsure of the reliability, the service and the longevity of the company. I understand there were some nicer aesthetics to this unit, but given the choice for the same amount of money, I would still go with the harvest right until the company has proven itself through the years. Most of what was discussed today was aesthetics although there were some functional upgrades from the harvest right and the harvest right has served me very well through the years and it’s reliable dependable and I trust brand. A great video and I do appreciate the time it took to make it.
Harvest Right proven!?!? Their machines are CRAP!!! their customer service is CRAP!!! their "warranty" is, you guessed it, CRAP!!!
@@hoosiermama16 sorry for your poor experience with the company (I have no affiliation with them). Mine is different and much better. It’s unfair to callout the entire company negatively because of your experience or of some others your know. More truthful to say that your experience reflects the company is crappy. There is so much hostility in this world. Why expand on it when your experience is only your experience, not necessarily everyone else’s. Just something to think about.
@@Buzzy-bm6bvno, it’s not just HIS experience.. have you ACTUALLY SEEN all the HORRIBLE poor customer support and service associated with Harvest right!! I know MANY people personally!!! Horrible customer service and support!!!
Glad to see new kid on the block!
Love seeing the old cook stove in the background every home should have one somewhere accessible for when power goes out
Really liking that cart and making the Dryer mobile.
Great to see some alternatives at last. I love my HR, but now they'll be forced to up their game. (and improve their terrible support)
I am happy to see a competitor in the market and hopefully over time they can bring their price down and make pricing more competitive in the market space. That said, I am not thrilled with the forced option of the oil-free vacuum pump. Having been involved with high vacuum and ultra high vacuum technology for the last 12 years, oil-free pumps generally use a fixed and orbital scroll with tip seals to create vacuum. Those seals wear over time and have to be replaced and this is not a problem with oil rotary vacuum pumps. Scroll pumps also generate additional heat. With an external pump, at least it is user-exchangable and you can get back up and running relatively quickly. Time will tell how well the pump will hold up before maintenance is required. The cart is nice, though it would be better if included instead of a separate charge at the price point. Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue to have a great experience with this freeze drier!
My favorite freeze dried foods are strawberries and bananas. Dehydrated bananas don’t have a great texture, but freeze dried is like those soft peppermint candies and I love it!
WHAT???? I start eating freeze dried bananas I end up eating a 30 dollar bag in one sitting lol.
I was hoping for a low cost alternative to the "other" brand. Nice features. Maybe one day....Thank you for the video.
I am over the moon! Thank you Thank you Thank you, I've been waiting for this for YEARS!
Omg thanks for this video wanted a freeze dryer since I started prepping & making garden so big & all my new fruit trees planted. This will be a great gift to myself as produce is already. So many different berries I have that could be freeze dried too - love it !
I was Soo excited at first thinking...finally an affordable option maybe in freeze dryers. So disappointed that wasn't the case. Most people need cheaper options. Doesn't look like I'll be getting one sad to say. But happy for those who can. I love the idea, but for me, and most I am thinking, that price isn't practical for us. I love y'all's channel and the great ideas you share to help folks to put up for a rainy day.
Could you band together with some other families to purchase and share one?
I feel the same way , None of them are affordable for the average person.
If you are going to spend 3 or 4 THOUSAND to get set up in freeze drying - I suggest you research which machine is the most durable, with proven customer service, easy repairs when needed and pretty solid construction = Harvest Right.
If you just glance over TH-cam you'll find hundreds of people merrily freeze vaccing along with their medium Harvest Right WITHOUT getting paid by the manufacturer for endorsements. If this Cube can get positive reviews from folks after thousands of users and years of field use, I might consider it if it were a better value ----- BUT IT'S nearly half again the cost!
@@marymauro486 well maybe when they stop selling them to people with money to spare they'll cater to us, but by then maybe there will be a better affordable option for the rest of us. I guess I'll have to stick with dehydrating, canning, and vacuum sealing.
Right first thing I did was check the price 4.5 -5
Thousand dollars almost double of harvest right
That is so exciting to see more competition in the freeze dryer market. I would really like to freeze dry fruit in addition to many other things!
Thank you for your video.
I'd want to freeze dry meat.
As a full time resident in the gateless, guard-less, prison of despair I call the Gulag of Poverty, ... this machine is a dream.
But a nice one none the less.
Here's to dreaming!
And good luck.
@@TheProvidentPrepper You know I know that, ... I guess I gotta believe I deserve one eh?
I've been busy asking God for a dog for the last couple of years and it took God a while to get me a good one eh?
Her name is Cleo and she a Sheepdog/Great Pyrene.
I'm going to do something now and "look" in my local area for a freeze dryer.
Thank you!
And may the abundance of the world always be manifest in your lives.
I’ve been slobbering over videos of freeze dryers for years! The wish of my heart will be to own one of these “someday”. I’m in those last few years before retirement so someday pretty soon is my goal
The harvest right large size is $3,595 with 5 trays. This new cube is almost $5k with 4 trays. I appreciate competition and innovations, but the improvements dont justify the price for my family. I can and preserve my own garden because we live paycheck to paycheck. These freeze dryers would be so beneficial for everyone but not accessible.
Those trays don't even look as big as the large HR trays. On top of that, you don't get all the accessories the HR gives you with each freeze dryer, not to mention you can get a lot off for black Friday sales and you can also get (on top of sales) ones that have cosmetic issues for hundreds more off, while supplies last). I enjoy competition and choices, but this new one for that price still makes HR a better choice. Still very unaffordable for most.
I will add, this new freeze dryer allows payment plans.. so thats something to consider. Again, they're very much put of reach for most Americans. Don't doubt they are built well and may have to be thay price. Hopefully as competition starts, prices and innovation will allow costs to come down.
The Cube does come with the oil free pump which is an extra cost with the HR.
Oil free is more convenient, but I read a review that stated the life span should be longer for the oil type.
@@treehuncher Harvest Right has an XL with 6 trays for less than this one.
I want to thank you for all you do. I went to the library today and got a lovely audio book called The Gift of Fear.....oh my word. You keep on keeping on!❤
Thanks its very informative, my question is, hows their customer service?
Thank you very much. I have an old early generation HR. One of the issues that seem to come with the HR oil less pu,ps is that things do wear and you see to have to send the pu p back to them to be rebuilt every couple of years. Is this pump different?
My current oil pump (an older version of the "standard") has been going for about 6 years now. The oil one changes is not lubricating oil, it is what creates the vacuum so it is not like car oil. I do filter frequently but change oil about every 18-24 months.
This is great. I've held off buying a Harvest Right freeze dryer, but this has enough major improvements that I'll likely purchase this INSTEAD of Harvest Right.
I had problems with my first , second and third run with HR. I ordered the extra large and they required me to work on it, sending me parts, etc before coming to pick it back up. Then they wanted me to wait until they got it in house, looked it over and sent it back to me after repairs. IT WAS BRAND NEW. And on top of that, it was not easily manageable to work on a unit of that size and weight when you are 4'11 and the unit weighs as much or more than you do. Glad to see some competition coming.
Are those improvements really worth paying about twice as much? They both accomplish the exact same thing.
I would LOVE to have a freeze dryer to process our garden veggies and rabbit meat. We are not financially able to buy one as yet, but I have hope for the future after the financial collapse when we rebuild America without the central bank/federal reserve.
Stay fresh is also a competitor of HR.
Oil less pump that runs hot inside the cabinet? Square chamber? Screen below the chamber exposing it to water? All will prove to be problems
The wish of my heart is to win the lottery to be able to afford this beautiful piece of equipment.
You didnt mention the noise level comparison - I have a medium size Harvest Right and due to where it is located I fine the noise level a little much. I had it in the living room until recently and just sold it. I want another one but have to figure out where to put it, Is the noise level comparable ?
@@friesencj1 the noise isn't too bad . About the level of a clothes dryer. For us though the only spot we had was our living room and after almost 2 years of it running it got to be a bit much. We just sold it but would like to get another one when we get a spot for it. It never bothered the other tenants as I'm in a apartment building. No one knew. Actually the landlord just told me to build a spot on the balcony n put it in there...perhaps
@@TheProvidentPrepper We hope you put a video together with this info.
The quick answer from our side is yes, they make noise (especially the vacuum pump), but with our pump being internal the noise level is lower. So we are quieter overall, but it still makes noise.
Thank you for sharing…. I have a Harvest Right one and love it! This one looks GREAT too! I haven’t done meat yet so that’s next!
We do meats and seafood a lot, just doing meats alone it has paid for itself.
I bought the same cart on Amazon for $50. Works great.
Good to know there are multiple options. I agree that it's more than a "prepping" tool. It would be valuable as a lifestyle shift into year-round healthful living... seasonal crops can be enjoyed all year.
Hearts desire? ...yeh, I'd freeze dry and vacuum seal EVERYTHING!
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QUESTION! Actually two. First, what bags do you specifically use for the freeze dry Costco chicken? I used wallaby and harvest right, but they always spring a leak and I throw out the whole thing (not sure if I should or shouldn’t do that). Second, could you tell me if you bought your wood Cookstove new and if so where did you buy it? It’s so hard to find one.
Would love if you could do a short video on where to obtain one or talk about it in your next video. I’m in love with the stove!!
So happy others are getting in on the freeze drying business. I’ve had a few problems with my harvest right. They fixed them, but still kinda annoying. Thank you for doing these videos. I love how happy you two always are. Very enjoyable to watch❤
I love fruit, but would like to freeze dry egg nog, then powder it and use as a creamer!
Love this idea!!
A friend has a Harvest thingy and I devoured their freeze-dried cheese cake. I think folks underestimate how good food is in that state...light and airy.
I would freeze dry cantaloupe and honeydew melons. I've dried them with my dehydrator and they were so delicious, but if I could do it with a freeze dryer, they would be so much better, I'm sure. I'd also freeze-dry the fruit I'm starting to grow, peaches, plums, pears, cherries, apples and all the veggies in my garden. Yes, I'd love to have a freeze-dryer, but at this stage, it's just a dream.
Actually sometimes the dehydrators are more appropriate depending on what you are drying for the taste, texture etc.
I'm really glad we didn't jump on the first (and only at the time) freeze dryer to hit the block. We have future plans with our homestead that require multiple freeze dryers and this "Cube" looks a little more appealing than the other brands. Time to do more deep research on this product. Thank you so much for this review.
It’s been six months. Can you give us a review on how you still feel about the Cube versus Harvest Right? It would truly help us make the right decision.
YES!!!! PLEASE!! :D
Yes please @@Our6Plus
Do you still require a specific electrical outlet installed like on the other brand? This is a NO GO for most renters.
How do you rehydrate all of thoughts foods
Dear Santa....
Sounds wonderful.
Wish I had the $$$$$.
The cart looks nice for moving wherever you want to use it.
Does it need a dedicated circuit like the HR?
Great to see an alternative (competition). Did you notice any difference in the energy cost to run ?
Hi. Where did yo get your wood stove. We had one in the 80s . I would love one in that style again
Thanks for the review! I do have a question does the cube heat up like the harvest right one?
The function very similar to one another. I have this one in my solarium in my house and the Harvest Right is in the garage. I don't have trouble with the "too hot" warning on this one but it is probably because it is in the house.
Can you do some rehydrating meals so we can see the full circle food preservation?
My top two would be guacamole and herbs. But I also love the thought of being able to freeze dry leftovers.
I have two HR freeze dryers and I'm wondering how the cube handles the extra heat coming from the built in vacuum pump.
Great question. Our pump does not get as hot which is great, but of course we built venting on the sides to help.🥶
Two things I would love to freeze dry if I had one is tomato soup and ice cream. Thanks for the information on the video
I made my homemade chili in January and my Homemade chicken soup last month-mu friend freeze dried them and we share-good combo. I cook and she prep's and bags them, since I don't have room for the dryer it works, and I have a dehydrator.
I think the cube is very interesting and more than likely very much worth a try. The one thing I would not like is that the screen is down on the bottom right hand corner. You would have to practically bend over and stand on your head to see what it says it would’ve been nice if they would’ve had it in the upper right hand corner.
I thought the same thing. I wouldn’t like for it to be so low
@@eyeswideopen5517 I wish they had it in the upper right. This is not user friendly for taller people.
This might just make me rethink purchasing a freeze dryer. You are blessed to have been able to try it out, but we are blessed to hear the results. Thanks for sharing and showing us! Looks like a great innovation. I did not take time to look back and cannot remember. Do you have a Harvest Right?
@The Provident Prepper nothing wrong with driving old cars. Gotta keep folks fed. I love all kitchen "gadgets". Thanks
@The Provident Prepper....can you tell me if you have this plugged in on a dedicated circuit or are there other things on the electrical circuit????
Are you planning to show us more about the Cube.? I am anxious to see it work.
Very cool wish I had 5 grand..
Me too. Out of reach for most people. I find the prices rediculous, considering what the pump actually is.
I wish I could afford to purchase one. The amount of food that would be prevented from going to waste and the bargains I could take full advantage of and the saved freezer space. I also love the idea of lots of shelf stable nutritious food.
Freeze dryers are going to have to become more competitive in price in order to make them common place in the home.
Hello, I enjoyed the review of the new freeze dryer. My question is that are there directions to how much water is required to rehydrating products?
You can weigh the tray before and after freeze drying and calculate the exact amount of water needed to rehydrate a product.
Very curious to know if you think this dryer makes less noise than you other one. I'd very much like to have one I could use in my kitchen rather than off in an outbuilding or the garage.
I have a large stainless steel model freeze dryer from the competition. One of the major frustrations is trying to be susre that what I am trying to freeze dry is actually totally dry. A few times I have been fooled and later opened an envelope and found that there had been enough moisture to cause the food to spoil. Mine has an oiless pump which is very noisy and it also has the candy mode due to a recent software update.
One thing I really don't like is how difficult it can be to clean the rack that holds the trays. I have paws instead of hands which makes it tough to get between those shelves. When I first bought mine about 18 months ago it quit after my first batch and I ended up having to replace a circuit board which took two months to actually convince the company that it was what was wrong. A couple of times lately it has produced a vacuum error for unknown reasons. I paid significantly more for this machine than the cube costs and the accessories were also more expensive.
I'm now beginning to think I should have just bought a large supply of ready-made freeze-dried food. I'm considering just selling it and doing exactly that because the process is a bit finicky and I constantly have to add many hours to the drying time to make sure it finishes when I am awake to deal with the product. I'm watching this carefully to do a head to head comparison. If it shows itself to eliminate some of the issues I've had I might consider changing over.
Dave in Kentucky
Ooooohhhhh, I wish we could financially justify a freeze dryer.
Me too. The prices need to come down.
Well if you have the ability to purchase it - it is well worth it especially when items are on sale - When bananas go sale I scope up a hole bunch and process them in the dryer - they make wonderful snacks and I do not worry about them going bad. Same goes for meats etc . Over the last couple of years I did up 2yrs worth of eggs well worth the time and effort at the prices today. Again if you can afford it they are worth the purchase in my opinion - But the old adage is "Do what you can with what you got" Although I have a dryer I still do dehydrating and pressure canning
Looks great. Where is the pump? How often is the oil need changing
The pump is inside the machine. It is an oil-less pump. Never needs changing.
You can vacuum seal jars and bags in your Harvest Right , I do in mine.
I'm so glad there is a new company out there! Competition is great for us customers. Wonder if this brand is why I got an email from Harvest Right about them coming out with a "pro" version.
Do you rehydrate the cheesecake or eat it as is?
I would totally eat it as is :)
Same as most folks, if (any) of them were about 1/4 the price I’d get one. Would definitely like to be able to freeze dry fruit and vegetables.
How does this compare to the Harvest Right? I have version 2 HR freeze dryer I've had for a long time. I've been thinking about getting an updated one but may try this instead. Would you just get another HR or get a cube?
I would wait on the Cube. I always wait a year after a new product comes out before considering buying. Give it time to debug problems.
I would rather have an oil pump vs oil free. I would like to see that be an option and would bring the price down some. It will be interesting to see how the product performs over time. It is too expensive, both of their competitors are less expensive. I hope they end up being a true competitor to HR and SF, but would like to see quality and cost value more aligned.
Agree. The oil-less pumps are temporary pumps......without a doubt. Not a question of "if" it will fail......it is "when" will it fail. Now, if they warranted the pump for 10 years at the outrageous price, I'd be interested.
HR I know but what brand is SF?
@@skrome1953 a company called StayFresh out of LA. They are 6 to 12 weeks out but are made with VERY good parts, they are just ever so slightly smaller the HR but simply made much better way better parts.
ABSOLUTELY correct, oil pumps better, plus putting the hose and pump inside internally into any of these machines a big mistake.
Thank you I just got one 🥳🥳❤️💖🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have a question. How noisy is it?
I do not have a freeze dryer, yet. I have watched numerous videos and I agree that the topic of noise and changing the oil always comes up. I was hoping since the pump is inside it might be quieter. LOVE the cart.
Thanks.
How does it fare compared with harvest right for fruits (the skins).
Does the homemade yogurt remain viable to use to make more yogurt with after freeze drying?
Nice to see a new maker. Still out of most people's price range, especially for me in Australia.
Where is it made. How is the customer service and repair
It is saying coupon code doesn't exist.
Doesn't allow shipping to Canada
How is the noise on the oil free pump? I have both and the oil free pump is extremely noisy. Harvest Right
What size are the trays? I couldn’t find it in the description.
Will this ship to the EU and be available in a 230V mode?
Is their home office located in Utah also? Where do they ship from?
How does it compare to HR as far as noise goes?
I really want a freeze dryer. It is next on my agenda. But, some of this is kind of unneeded.
A hand-held vacuum sealer for jars does not take that much time. Lol
Also: what are the noiselevels of the internal pump vs "the competition" ?
Some observations:
1) one might ask how objective you will be if you get a freebie from the company that makes this
2) there is a reason submarines are not cubed
3) I might be concerned about the inside wall being too close to the trays
4) While it may seem nice that the pump is inside, if it goes then the whole thing needs repair. Even oil-free pumps need maintenance and they do go.
Does this unit need a dedicated 20 amp Outlet?
You guys officially, “The Freezedried Preppers” 🤣😂😆
Ok i want to know how good is the seal.? Ever since we got the competion model we have had no end of trouble with sealing issues!! Just got our machine new in September 2022!! All it needs is a little tiny hair or speck of dust and the door doesnt seal properly!! My hubby says you need to be a tech to operate the stupid thing!!
What are your dietary restraints? I would love to get one of these because I have a child with celiac, and one with dairy allergy. Homemade safe meals for them and easy to travel with.
When he said, "We have added a jar seal mode..." I could almost swear I heard angels singing!
Great video and an enticing product! How long will your promo code be available? I need to do more study and talk this over with my family before jumping to purchase. Thanks!
Is it quieter than "the other one"? Noise is my major gripe about the one I currently have.
When you served future guests your cheese cake, did you serve it freeze dried? If you dehydrated it, how did you do it?
Obviously they use an OEM vacuum pump. How does it differ from the other manufacturers oilless pump? Which company makes it?
I have a medium harvest right and I love it especially the price compared to this one. Its just to expensive.
This looks awesome, but the competition costs significantly less.
did you try the vacuuming sealing the jars feature?
Oiless pumps don't last as long. And if done right, you don't have to change oil in the vacuum pump as often as people say. And when you do it only takes a couple minutes. The pump inside the cabinet will create too much heat. You can vacuum seal in a Harvest Right as well. Harvest Right also has a candy mode. The square walls are too close to the trays and if you have very much ice build up it will be reaching the trays. I don't see any improvements here and it's more expensive.
I have never seen any videos on vacuum seal and candy mode on harvest right freeze dryer, any links?
Is it as loud or louder that your Harvest Right freeze dryer? What about customer service, is it good, can you reach the company easily? Is there a warrentee? If so how long and for what parts? Could I keep in in my food storage room? I ask because of the heat it may produce. What size are the trays? Are they bigger than the harvest right?
All good questions. I would also like to know.
@@TheProvidentPrepper No windowss or ventilation. That is why I was concerned.
do you think you like HR or Prep4life better great video!
The really cool part is that it has an option of making payments instead of us poor people trying to come up with $5,000 immediately. I am ordering one when I get another obligation paid off for sure!!!!
Great video. I will try to save up for that model. First thing to dry would be ICE CREAM!!!
We love ice cream! We have our friends a Yummy Ice Cream Emporium using the Cube to freeze dry their ice cream and we absolutely love it.
I am about 5 months into owning a Harvest Right, now I wish I would have waited. They made some good improvements.
Stick with Harvest Right. Normally, when new products come out there are bugs. I love my harvest Right.
Your HR does everything this does, at far less cost.
Please upgrade and sell me your old crappy harvest right lol
Ask for the software upgrade. Its free and it really made a difference.
Okay, I think we just switched to this as our freeze-dryer purchase whenever that does happen for us. We're thinking about it and thinking about it but there keep being other preps that seem more essential. (A generator is next for us for instance.) If I could freeze dry ANYTHING right now, it would be bananas. Freeze-dried bananas have to be God's greatest gift to this earth. LOL.
Looking into freeze drying, can you tell ne what your experience is on volume of food you can freeze dry within a week compared to the volume of food you can process with a pressure cooker canning method? How much of fresh vegetables can be processed in one freeze dryer batch.
I can pressure can or bottle much more food than I can freeze dry in the same amount of time. My large freeze dryer holds 6 trays that hold 5 cups each. Most things take about 2 days to freeze dry. I freeze dry, dehydrate and can my garden produce. Freeze drying is amazing when it comes to meats, cheeses, and meals.
Love it but to expensive for me. I do a lot of canning meats soup broths tomatoes etc . I would love to own one someday. Love to do potato’s I am not wild about the canned ones . I will keep praying that one day I will be able to afford one . Thanks for the information