What is the best way to dry used desiccant Silica-Gel?

What is the best way to dry used desiccant Silica-Gel? I like to keep gadgets together with the accessories - an ideal way to store is a ziploc bag. Condensation is a worry with all electronics - therefore I want to use the small bags of desiccant that come with all sort of things.
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bert [Entry]

Let the packets bake on a cookie sheet in your oven at 150 degrees for 12-18 minutes or so. Allow them to cool and they should be ready to go. Alternatively, you can find new ones on the internet for a relatively low cost.

bert [Entry]

dry in a food dehydrator 120 f or 50 c for 2 or more hours i do this with color changing this works good

bert [Entry]

Just leave them a day in the sun, it will do.

bert [Entry]

IF it is a color changing Silica Gel, it can be reheated to 248 degrees Farenheit or 120 degrees Celsius to reset the colour change. As soon as the color has reverted, it can be re-used.

bert [Entry]

"leave it in the sun ...

some say put in oven or microwave, but limited tries...

perhaps for long term, can consider a dry box."

bert [Entry]

silica gels adsorb moisture, so simply drying them under sun is simple technique...