Enclosed Mesh Drying Basket, Double Layer, 60cm, Insect Proof, Green

A round, zip-up mesh basket for air drying food away from flies and mozzies.

This double-layer drying basket is 60cm across and about 40cm tall, with two mesh levels inside a fully enclosed mesh cover. Zip it open, spread out herbs, chillies, sliced fruit, vegetables or fish, zip it shut and hang it up. The fine mesh lets air through while keeping mosquitoes and other insects out.

A windproof hook keeps it steady when the breeze picks up, and it folds down flat to pack away or take camping.

• Double layer, 60cm diameter
• Fine mesh keeps mosquitoes and insects out
• Fully enclosed with zip closure
• Windproof hook for stable hanging
• Folds flat, light and portable
• Needs no power, use indoors or outdoors under cover

SKU: V528-DRYING-BASKET-2-GREEN-612737
Layers: 2
Size: about 60cm diameter x 40cm high (allow 1–3cm variation)
Material: mesh fabric
Colour: Green with yellow zips
Power: none required
Ships from: Australian supplier stock

• Drying herbs, chillies and seeds from the garden
• Sun-drying fruit and vegetables on a balcony or verandah
• Camping, caravans and off-grid setups
• Drying salted fish in dry, breezy weather (see food safety below)

Air drying needs no power at all, so it still works in an outage or off the grid. A folding basket takes up almost no room in storage.

• 1 x Fully enclosed drying net basket (double layer)
• 1 x Windproof hook

Accessories or items shown in promotional imagery are not included unless listed above.

Food safety: Air drying works well for herbs, chillies and some fruit, but it's slow and depends on the weather. You need warm, dry, breezy conditions with low humidity; in humid or cool weather food can spoil or go mouldy before it dries. Keep the zips closed to protect food from flies and insects, hang the basket off the ground and out of reach of pets, birds and rodents, and bring it in overnight or if rain or dew is likely.

Meat and fish: Air drying at outdoor temperatures won't kill bacteria in meat or fish. Only air dry fish or meat if it has been properly salted or cured for drying, or heated to a safe internal temperature (at least 71°C, 75°C for poultry) first. If in doubt, use a dehydrator or oven instead.

Storage: Once food is fully dry with no moist spots, store it airtight in a cool, dry, dark place and check it for mould or off smells before eating.

Care: Hand wash the mesh in warm soapy water and let it dry fully before folding away. Store out of strong sun between uses to help the mesh last.