Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness · US Forest Service
Is the Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII legal in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness?
Not legal
No. The Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII is not on the IGBC lists we checked, and Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness accepts IGBC-certified containers.
IGBC-approved container REQUIRED. Not IGBC-certified (not on the IGBC lists we fetched).
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.
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.
About this model. SIBBG list as reproduced by NPS accepts only units with serial number 1766 or higher (verify on the NPS page). NOT IGBC-certified: not legal where only IGBC containers are accepted.
The rule in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
- Requirement
- IGBC-approved container REQUIRED.
- Accepted
- IGBC-approved container
- Order
- WRNF/GMUG #2023-01
- Dates
- Order WRNF/GMUG #2023-01, 2023-04-20 to 2028-04-19
- Source updated
- page date not captured
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
About the Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII
- Volume
- 10.7 (derived from cu in) L (650 cu in)
- Weight
- ~31 oz (1 lb 15 oz)
- Material
- Not captured
- IGBC certified
- Not found on the IGBC lists we checked
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- Yes
- On Olympic list
- Yes
- Spec source
- search summary of wild-ideas.net pages
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII is accepted or not →
What else works in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
| 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 |
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Legal | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII under nearby rules
- Inyo NF - Mammoth Lakes / Rush Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- John Muir Wilderness Canister required in the Inyo order zones inside this wilderness; elsewhere canister OR counterbalance (Inyo a… Legal
- Rocky Mountain National Park Hard-sided, lockable, commercially made canister required for wilderness overnight camping; hanging not permit… Likely legal
- Sierra NF wildernesses Canister OR counterbalance hang. Allowed, not required
- Indian Peaks Wilderness Canisters required year-round near all trailheads and in Diamond Lake and Jasper Lake zones; recommended elsew… Not legal
- Shoshone NF IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. Not legal
Quick answers
Is the Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII legal in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness?
No. The Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII is not on the IGBC lists we checked, and Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness accepts IGBC-certified containers. IGBC-approved container REQUIRED. Not IGBC-certified (not on the IGBC lists we fetched).
What does Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness require for food storage?
IGBC-approved container REQUIRED. Accepted standard: IGBC-approved container.
How current is this answer?
We checked Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness's official source on 2026-10-26. Source page shows no date. 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.