NCDE national forests · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in NCDE national forests?
Allowed, not required
Allowed, but NCDE national forests does not require a canister.
IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
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.
Reading note. NCDE national forests 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 NCDE national forests
- Requirement
- IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage.
- Accepted
- IGBC list or district-ranger inspection
- Order
- R1-2023-02
- Dates
- Mar 1 - Dec 31 annually through 2028
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · 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 NCDE national forests
| 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
- Ansel Adams Wilderness Canister or counterbalance per Sierra NF order; Inyo portions follow Inyo order. Yosemite NP (adjacent) requir… Legal
- Inyo NF - Cottonwood Lakes Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- Indian Peaks Wilderness Canisters required year-round near all trailheads and in Diamond Lake and Jasper Lake zones; recommended elsew… Legal
- Inyo NF - Mammoth Lakes / Rush Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- Bridger-Teton NF Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. Allowed, not required
- Shoshone NF IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in NCDE national forests?
Allowed, but NCDE national forests does not require a canister. IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
What does NCDE national forests require for food storage?
IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage. Accepted standard: IGBC list or district-ranger inspection.
How current is this answer?
We checked NCDE national forests'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.