Ghee, real butter, or olive oil

[teamwhitebelly]

What do you all use in the back country for added calories and or fats?

 

[Ramem7mm]

As an additional alternative what about MCT oil? Their in capsule form so its easier to pack maybe? I have taken some a little bit but not quite long enough to provide good feedback. Curious if there is any benefits compared to OP's question. Not to high jack the thread just an added alternative choice.

 

[svivian]

Tallow

 

[Ramem7mm]

Tallow

If its warm outside how would you preserve the tallow? Wouldn't it get pretty soft and turn to liquid or possibly go rancid? I love tallow and I have some that I store in the freezer at home and use it for cooking but just dont think it would work backcountry if temps were not cold enough to keep it stable.

 

[svivian]

If its warm outside how would you preserve the tallow? Wouldn't it get pretty soft and turn to liquid or possibly go rancid? I love tallow and I have some that I store in the freezer at home and use it for cooking but just dont think it would work backcountry if temps were not cold enough to keep it stable.

Im assuming if real butter is an option for the OP then tallow would be preferred alternative. Also Tallow is shelf stable for up to 12 months at room temperature. Its not something I would leave out in the sun but have not been concerned stuffed in my pack.

Im mainly using it for cooking purposes or to add some fat to a mountain house/peak meal.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Vacuum sealed butter. Quantities may vary depending on the length of the trip.

 

[Ramem7mm]

Ok. If its nice weather I can see where it would be ok. I was just thinking of some early season hunts where it might be tough to stay cool. I might try it this year on a trip I have planned and see how it goes.

 

[Poser]

I use these individual packs of Ghee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FKTW8FV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[*zap*]

I cook with ghee sometimes but primarily use beef or bacon fat.
On a backpack trip I would prefer nuts or nut butter.

 

[ozyclint]

The tallow suggestion gets even better if you premix it with dried meat.
It's called pemmican. The original wilderness athlete food.

 

[Jtb.kfd]

I use freeze dried butter powder and freeze dried cheese for fat. I pre package all my meals with a freeze dried meat/protein (beef, eggs, or pork), butter powder, collagen powder, powdered bone broth and the freeze dried cheese.

 

[go_deep]

Coconut oil works pretty well, but if it gets above 80 it will melt

 

[Pilsner]

If you want shelf stable independent of temperature, then its coconut oil or bear grease as far as I know.