Olympic National Park · National Park Service
Is the Grub Can Wave 6.6 L legal in Olympic National Park?
Not legal
No. The Grub Can Wave 6.6 L is IGBC-certified, but it is not on Olympic National Park's own container list, and Olympic permits only listed containers.
Olympic requires an Approved Food Storage Container in all wilderness areas, and it publishes its own list (updated 2026-06-25). IGBC certification (cert. 5414 for the Wave 6.6) does not substitute. The Carbon/Kevlar Grub Cans are on Olympic's list; the clear polycarbonate Wave models are not.
Heads-up before you rely on this
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager (links below) before you go.
What to know
There is a second reason to be careful: a search summary we used says the Wave 6.6 is no longer sold because of production issues. We have not confirmed that on the manufacturer's page, so treat it as unverified. Either way, if you own one, do not take it to Olympic.
The rule in Olympic National Park
- Requirement
- Approved Food Storage Container (ARFC) required in all park wilderness areas; only containers on Olympic's list are permitted.
- Accepted
- Olympic's own list (updated 2026-06-25)
- Dates
- Year-round
- Source updated
- 2026-07-07
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Olympic's list also names panniers; those were not mapped in detail (marked verify).
About the Grub Can Wave 6.6 L
- Volume
- 6.6 L
- Weight
- 1 lb 15 oz
- Material
- Clear polycarbonate
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 5414)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- No
- On Olympic list
- No
- Spec source
- search summary of grubcan.com / retailer pages
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the Grub Can Wave 6.6 L is accepted or not →
What else works in Olympic National Park
| 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 Carbon/Kevlar 6.6 L | Legal | 1 lb 12 oz | 6.6 L |
The Grub Can Wave 6.6 L 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
- Big Bend National Park Bear boxes/lockers; a bear-resistant container (300 ft-lb standard) is required only for caching. No canister rule
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Food must be hung on provided cable systems; canisters not required. No canister rule
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Pear & Emerald Lakes Canister required in the Pear and Emerald Lakes areas. Not legal
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop Canister required in the Rae Lakes Loop. Not legal
Quick answers
Is the Grub Can Wave 6.6 L legal in Olympic National Park?
No. The Grub Can Wave 6.6 L is IGBC-certified, but it is not on Olympic National Park's own container list, and Olympic permits only listed containers. Olympic requires an Approved Food Storage Container in all wilderness areas, and it publishes its own list (updated 2026-06-25). IGBC certification (cert. 5414 for the Wave 6.6) does not substitute. The Carbon/Kevlar Grub Cans are on Olympic's list; the clear polycarbonate Wave models are not.
What does Olympic National Park require for food storage?
Approved Food Storage Container (ARFC) required in all park wilderness areas; only containers on Olympic's list are permitted. Accepted standard: Olympic's own list (updated 2026-06-25).
How current is this answer?
We checked Olympic National Park's official source on 2026-10-26. 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.