NCDE national forests · US Forest Service
Is the Ursack Major 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 Ursack Major, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified. Soft-sided: follow manufacturer tie-off instructions.
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. Soft-sided; IGBC-certified but not allowed where a hard-sided canister is required (e.g.
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 Ursack Major
- Volume
- 10.65 L
- Weight
- 7.6 oz
- Material
- UHMWPE/Spectra fabric
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 3738)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- No
- On Olympic list
- No
- Spec source
- search summary of ursack.com pages
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the Ursack Major 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 |
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Allowed, not required | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The Ursack Major under nearby rules
- Ansel Adams Wilderness Canister or counterbalance per Sierra NF order; Inyo portions follow Inyo order. Yosemite NP (adjacent) requir… Not legal
- Inyo NF - Cottonwood Lakes Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Not 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). Not 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 Ursack Major 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 Ursack Major, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified. Soft-sided: follow manufacturer tie-off instructions.
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.