Bridger-Teton NF · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Bridger-Teton NF?
Allowed, not required
Allowed, but Bridger-Teton NF does not require a canister.
Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- Source page shows no date. The official page does not show a "last updated" date we could capture. We record the day we read it instead.
- Partly verified. Some part of this rule (a date, a boundary, a list or a wording detail) is not fully confirmed from official text. See the notes below for what is missing.
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager (links below) before you go.
What this means
This area accepts containers certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC). Check the IGBC certified products list, not the brand's marketing, to see whether a model qualifies.
Reading note. Bridger-Teton NF does not require a canister. The verdict describes whether this model would count as an accepted container if you choose to use one as your food storage.
About this model. Discrepancy: BearVault's BV500 page cites IGBC #5339, while the IGBC list (Jul 31, 2026) shows BV450=5339 and BV500=5340. Using the IGBC list.
The rule in Bridger-Teton NF
- Requirement
- Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle.
- Accepted
- IGBC list or courtesy inspection
- Dates
- 2023-06-14 to 2029-01-15
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
- Our notes
- Alert URL as found in search; confirm ranger districts covered.
About the BearVault BV500 Journey
- Volume
- 11.5 L (700 cu in)
- Weight
- 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg)
- Material
- Rugged polycarbonate and other resins
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 5340)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- Yes
- On Olympic list
- Yes
- Spec source
- manufacturer page fetched directly
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the BearVault BV500 Journey is accepted or not →
What else works in Bridger-Teton NF
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV ONE Adjustable | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 15 oz (895 g) | 8.3 expanded / 4.65 collapsed L |
| BearVault BV425 Sprint | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 12 oz | 5 L |
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Allowed, not required | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| BearVault BV475 Trek | Allowed, not required | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
| Grub Can Wave 10.0 L | Allowed, not required | n/a | 10.0 L |
The BearVault BV500 Journey under nearby rules
- Mokelumne Wilderness Bear canisters currently not required (same Stanislaus page). No canister rule
- Sequoia NF Canister strongly recommended, not required. No canister rule
- Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks Bear-proof canister required for food/refuse in the Canyon Creek and Swift Creek drainages. Legal
- Desolation Wilderness Canister required for all food in Desolation Wilderness overnight. Legal
- Inyo NF - other wilderness Outside the eight canister zones: canister OR counterbalance hang (15 ft / 10 ft). Allowed, not required
- Caribou-Targhee NF IGBC list or hang. Allowed, not required
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Bridger-Teton NF?
Allowed, but Bridger-Teton NF does not require a canister. Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
What does Bridger-Teton NF require for food storage?
Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. Accepted standard: IGBC list or courtesy inspection.
How current is this answer?
We checked Bridger-Teton NF's official source on 2026-10-26. Source page shows no date. Partly verified. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Sources and date checked
Checked . We link the official pages so you can read the rule yourself.