Pisgah NF - Shining Rock · US Forest Service
Is the Ursack Major legal in Pisgah NF - Shining Rock?
Not legal
No. The Ursack Major is a soft-sided bag, and Pisgah NF - Shining Rock requires a hard-sided or rigid container.
All overnight campers must use commercially made, solid, non-pliable bear-resistant canisters for food, refuse and toiletries. Area text names no approved list. Soft-sided bag is not a rigid canister (order/regulation requires a canister or non-pliable container).
Heads-up before you rely on this
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager (links below) before you go.
What this means
The written rule asks for a hard-sided, solid or non-pliable container but names no approved list. A commercially made hard canister that is on a recognised list should meet the standard; a soft bag does not.
About this model. Soft-sided; IGBC-certified but not allowed where a hard-sided canister is required (e.g.
The rule in Pisgah NF - Shining Rock
- Requirement
- All overnight campers must use commercially made, solid, non-pliable bear-resistant canisters for food, refuse and toiletries.
- Accepted
- No list named: commercially made, solid, non-pliable
- Order
- 08-11-07-15-01
- Dates
- Alert start 2015-03-19, no end date
- Source updated
- alert page
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Order number on page: 08-11-07-15-01
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 Pisgah NF - Shining Rock
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BV450 Jaunt | Likely legal | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| BearVault BV475 Trek | Likely legal | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Likely legal | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Likely legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The Ursack Major under nearby rules
- Sequoia NF Canister strongly recommended, not required. No canister rule
- Shoshone NF IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
- NCDE national forests IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Food must be hung on provided cable systems; canisters not required. No canister rule
- Inyo NF - Fish Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Not legal
- Inyo NF - Duck Pass / Purple Lake Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Not legal
Quick answers
Is the Ursack Major legal in Pisgah NF - Shining Rock?
No. The Ursack Major is a soft-sided bag, and Pisgah NF - Shining Rock requires a hard-sided or rigid container. All overnight campers must use commercially made, solid, non-pliable bear-resistant canisters for food, refuse and toiletries. Area text names no approved list. Soft-sided bag is not a rigid canister (order/regulation requires a canister or non-pliable container).
What does Pisgah NF - Shining Rock require for food storage?
All overnight campers must use commercially made, solid, non-pliable bear-resistant canisters for food, refuse and toiletries. Accepted standard: No list named: commercially made, solid, non-pliable.
How current is this answer?
We checked Pisgah NF - Shining Rock'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.