Lassen Volcanic National Park · National Park Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Legal
Yes, on the written standard. Lassen Volcanic National Park names no list, and the BearVault BV500 Journey is a recognised hard canister.
NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted. Area text names no approved list. SIBBG-approved hard canister meets a 'bear-resistant container' standard.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- 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.
Seasonal rule. The requirement applies on the dates in the source: Apr 16 - Nov 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 Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Requirement
- NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted.
- Accepted
- Page does not specify the approval list ('NPS-approved')
- Dates
- Apr 16 - Nov 30
- Source updated
- 2025-08-29
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
- Our notes
- Which list Lassen uses needs verification.
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 Lassen Volcanic National Park
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Legal | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| UDAP No-Fed-Bear | Legal | 2.4 lb | 8.2 (derived from cu in) L |
| BearVault BV ONE Adjustable | Likely legal | 1 lb 15 oz (895 g) | 8.3 expanded / 4.65 collapsed L |
| BearVault BV425 Sprint | Likely legal | 1 lb 12 oz | 5 L |
| BearVault BV475 Trek | Likely legal | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Likely legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 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
- Inyo NF - Little Lakes Valley Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Yes, on the written standard. Lassen Volcanic National Park names no list, and the BearVault BV500 Journey is a recognised hard canister. NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted. Area text names no approved list. SIBBG-approved hard canister meets a 'bear-resistant container' standard.
What does Lassen Volcanic National Park require for food storage?
NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted. Accepted standard: Page does not specify the approval list ('NPS-approved').
How current is this answer?
We checked Lassen Volcanic National Park's official source on 2026-10-26. 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.