Denali National Park & Preserve · National Park Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Denali National Park & Preserve?
Legal
Yes. The BearVault BV500 Journey is IGBC-certified (IGBC cert. 5340), which is the standard Denali National Park & Preserve uses.
BRFC required in backcountry units 1-21 and 23-43. IGBC-certified.
Heads-up before you rely on this
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.
Seasonal rule. The requirement applies on the dates in the source: Apr 15 - Sep 30. We do not have a recorded rule for other dates, so check the current page for shoulder-season trips.
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 Denali National Park & Preserve
- Requirement
- BRFC required in backcountry units 1-21 and 23-43.
- Accepted
- NPS page reproduces IGBC list (April 2026 IGBC product list; includes Ursack)
- Dates
- Apr 15 - Sep 30
- Source updated
- 2026-05-05
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Denali's list is a copy of the IGBC list; models newer than April 2026 may be missing.
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 Denali National Park & Preserve
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV ONE Adjustable | Legal | 1 lb 15 oz (895 g) | 8.3 expanded / 4.65 collapsed L |
| BearVault BV425 Sprint | Legal | 1 lb 12 oz | 5 L |
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Legal | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| BearVault BV475 Trek | Legal | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
| Grub Can Wave 10.0 L | Legal | n/a | 10.0 L |
The BearVault BV500 Journey under nearby rules
- Rocky Mountain National Park Hard-sided, lockable, commercially made canister required for wilderness overnight camping; hanging not permit… Likely legal
- Mount Rainier National Park Hang or use food-storage poles; canister highly recommended in sub-alpine areas, not required. No canister rule
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - other backcountry Canister highly recommended elsewhere; hanging/other methods allowed outside the required zones. Allowed, not required
- Big Bend National Park Bear boxes/lockers; a bear-resistant container (300 ft-lb standard) is required only for caching. No canister rule
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Pear & Emerald Lakes Canister required in the Pear and Emerald Lakes areas. Legal
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop Canister required in the Rae Lakes Loop. Legal
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Denali National Park & Preserve?
Yes. The BearVault BV500 Journey is IGBC-certified (IGBC cert. 5340), which is the standard Denali National Park & Preserve uses. BRFC required in backcountry units 1-21 and 23-43. IGBC-certified.
What does Denali National Park & Preserve require for food storage?
BRFC required in backcountry units 1-21 and 23-43. Accepted standard: NPS page reproduces IGBC list (April 2026 IGBC product list; includes Ursack).
How current is this answer?
We checked Denali National Park & Preserve's official source on 2026-10-26. 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.