Inyo NF - other wilderness · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Inyo NF - other wilderness?
Allowed, not required
Allowed, but Inyo NF - other wilderness does not require a canister.
Outside the eight canister zones: canister OR counterbalance hang (15 ft / 10 ft). If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. Area text names no approved list. SIBBG-approved hard canister meets a 'bear-resistant container' standard.
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
The written rule asks for a bear-resistant container (or similar wording) but names no approved list. Hard canisters on a recognised list are the safest reading; the agency has the final say.
Reading note. Inyo NF - other wilderness 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 Inyo NF - other wilderness
- Requirement
- Outside the eight canister zones: canister OR counterbalance hang (15 ft / 10 ft).
- Accepted
- No list named
- Order
- Order 05-04-50-23-03 (text: effective 2025-06-18 to 2027-06-18; page header alert start 2023-06-18)
- Dates
- Order 05-04-50-23-03 (text: effective 2025-06-18 to 2027-06-18; page header alert start 2023-06-18)
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
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 Inyo NF - other wilderness
| 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
- Sequoia NF Canister strongly recommended, not required. No canister rule
- Inyo NF - Mammoth Lakes / Rush Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- Pisgah NF - Shining Rock All overnight campers must use commercially made, solid, non-pliable bear-resistant canisters for food, refuse… Likely legal
- Desolation Wilderness Canister required for all food in Desolation Wilderness overnight. Legal
- Bridger-Teton NF Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. Allowed, not required
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - other backcountry Canister highly recommended elsewhere; hanging/other methods allowed outside the required zones. Allowed, not required
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Inyo NF - other wilderness?
Allowed, but Inyo NF - other wilderness does not require a canister. Outside the eight canister zones: canister OR counterbalance hang (15 ft / 10 ft). If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. Area text names no approved list. SIBBG-approved hard canister meets a 'bear-resistant container' standard.
What does Inyo NF - other wilderness require for food storage?
Outside the eight canister zones: canister OR counterbalance hang (15 ft / 10 ft). Accepted standard: No list named.
How current is this answer?
We checked Inyo NF - other wilderness'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.