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> I think walnut oil might be a nice
> one to bring also (just for a different flavor).

You might want to reconsider this option. Though walnut oil may be a big
plus in term of adding flavor to a meal and it is also high in essential
fatty acids (EFAs). EFAs (the omega 3s and 6s) are a necessary part of
everyone's diet and go a long way to support proper health
(anti-inflammatory action), but they are highly unstable and are subject to
easy rancidity. This is a subject I have considered with no good
conclusions: how to increase the EFA's in a backpackers diet but yet avoid
the rancidity problem. The only option I have come up with is to either eat
a lot of fresh trout (good source of EFA's) or take capsules (bulky and
unwanted weight). If any one has an idea on this please let me know.

Rusty "MyTie" Johnston
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