etymology of "gorp"

[Mark A. Mandel]

In an off-topic exchange (sweet flavors with salty ones) on another mailing
list (lois-bujold), Royce Day wrote:

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'gorp',[1] the standard issue snack for hikers and campers.

[1] "Good Ol' Raisins and Peanuts"
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I asked his permission to quote him here, and he said:

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Sure thing, though I have to admit I picked it up from my dimly remembered
Boy Scout camping days, so take it with a grain of salt(ed peanuts).
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