Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin · National Park Service
Is the BearVault BV450 Jaunt legal in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin?
Legal
Yes. The BearVault BV450 Jaunt is on the list of containers Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin accepts.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin accepts only containers on a named list: Sequoia & Kings Canyon allowed-container PDF (SIBBG-derived list). This model appears on it. On the Yosemite/SEKI (SIBBG-derived) list as reproduced by NPS.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- Official SIBBG list page was unreachable. The Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group site was down for maintenance on 2026-10-26. We used the NPS-hosted copies of the list (Yosemite page and the Sequoia & Kings Canyon PDF).
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager (links below) before you go.
What this means
This area accepts only containers that appear on a named list (the SIBBG-derived list as published by NPS). A canister missing from the list is not accepted, even if another agency or lab has certified it.
Seasonal rule. The requirement applies on the dates in the source: May 1 - Oct 31 (per page). We do not have a recorded rule for other dates, so check the current page for shoulder-season trips.
The rule in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin
- Requirement
- Canister required in the Dusy Basin.
- Accepted
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon allowed-container PDF (SIBBG-derived list)
- Dates
- May 1 - Oct 31 (per page)
- Source updated
- 2025-06-14
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Zone list as stated on bear_bc.htm. Official SIBBG list page (sierrawild.gov) was down for maintenance on 2026-10-26; list taken from the NPS-hosted copies.
About the BearVault BV450 Jaunt
- Volume
- 7.2 L
- Weight
- 2 lb 1 oz
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 5339)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- Yes
- On Olympic list
- Yes
- Spec source
- manufacturer comparison table (BV ONE page), fetched directly
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the BearVault BV450 Jaunt is accepted or not →
What else works in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Legal | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| UDAP No-Fed-Bear | Legal | 2.4 lb | 8.2 (derived from cu in) L |
| BearVault BV250 | Legal | n/a | n/a |
| BearVault BV300 | Legal | n/a | n/a |
| BearVault BV350 | Legal | n/a | n/a |
| BearVault BV400 | Legal | n/a | n/a |
The BearVault BV450 Jaunt under nearby rules
- Sequoia NF Canister strongly recommended, not required. No canister rule
- Sierra NF wildernesses Canister OR counterbalance hang. Allowed, not required
- Emigrant Wilderness Bear canisters are currently not required (Stanislaus NF page). Canisters ARE required in adjoining Yosemite w… No canister rule
- Yellowstone National Park Canister not required: food-pole hang or IGBC hard-sided container; soft-sided containers not allowed. Allowed, not required
- Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- Inyo NF - Duck Pass / Purple Lake Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV450 Jaunt legal in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin?
Yes. The BearVault BV450 Jaunt is on the list of containers Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin accepts. Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin accepts only containers on a named list: Sequoia & Kings Canyon allowed-container PDF (SIBBG-derived list). This model appears on it. On the Yosemite/SEKI (SIBBG-derived) list as reproduced by NPS.
What does Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin require for food storage?
Canister required in the Dusy Basin. Accepted standard: Sequoia & Kings Canyon allowed-container PDF (SIBBG-derived list).
How current is this answer?
We checked Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin's official source on 2026-10-26. Official SIBBG list page was unreachable. 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.