Custer Gallatin NF · US Forest Service
Is the Ursack Major legal in Custer Gallatin NF?
Allowed, not required
Allowed, but Custer Gallatin NF does not require a canister.
IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. If you choose to carry the Ursack Major, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified. Soft-sided: follow manufacturer tie-off instructions.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- Order period ends 2026-12-01. The source gives an end date of 2026-12-01, 36 days after we checked. Renewal status is not confirmed. These orders are usually renewed, but confirm the current order before you go.
- 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.
Verify with the land manager before you go. This pair carries open questions, listed above, and rules change.
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. Custer Gallatin 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. Soft-sided; IGBC-certified but not allowed where a hard-sided canister is required (e.g.
The rule in Custer Gallatin NF
- Requirement
- IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang.
- Accepted
- IGBC list or courtesy inspection
- Dates
- 2026-03-01 to 2026-12-01
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
About the Ursack Major
- Volume
- 10.65 L
- Weight
- 7.6 oz
- Material
- UHMWPE/Spectra fabric
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 3738)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- No
- On Olympic list
- No
- Spec source
- search summary of ursack.com pages
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the Ursack Major is accepted or not →
What else works in Custer Gallatin 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 |
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Allowed, not required | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The Ursack Major under nearby rules
- Hoover Wilderness Securable, solid, non-pliable container rated for at least 300 ft-lb required for unattended food; hanging/gua… Not legal
- Yellowstone National Park Canister not required: food-pole hang or IGBC hard-sided container; soft-sided containers not allowed. Not legal
- Mokelumne Wilderness Bear canisters currently not required (same Stanislaus page). No canister rule
- Inyo NF - Little Lakes Valley Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Not legal
- NCDE national forests IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
- Caribou-Targhee NF IGBC list or hang. Allowed, not required
Quick answers
Is the Ursack Major legal in Custer Gallatin NF?
Allowed, but Custer Gallatin NF does not require a canister. IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. If you choose to carry the Ursack Major, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified. Soft-sided: follow manufacturer tie-off instructions.
What does Custer Gallatin NF require for food storage?
IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. Accepted standard: IGBC list or courtesy inspection.
How current is this answer?
We checked Custer Gallatin NF's official source on 2026-10-26. Order period ends 2026-12-01. Source page shows no date. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Sources and date checked
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