"Gorp" redirects here. For the town of that name, see Gorp . Trail mix or gorp is a snack food commonly used in outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, backpacking, mountaineering and camping. This food mixture is termed scroggin in New Zealand and Australia, and Studentenfutter in German-speaking countries. A mix of only nuts, especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and raisins is also known as student food.Trail mix usually consists of a mixture of nuts and dried fruits such as raisins or cranberries. Other ingredients such as chocolate chips may also be included.There are other options that outdoor activities work well with. Premium nut mixes combined with dried fruit can replenish energy and are a bit healthier than all the chocolates that can be substituted by quality dried fruits.Common ingredients include: Nuts, such as peanuts or cashews Dried fruits such as cranberries or raisins Chocolate chips or M&M's Breakfast cereals Seeds, such as sunflower see

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