Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks?
Legal
Yes, on the written standard. Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks names no list, and the BearVault BV500 Journey is a recognised hard canister.
Bear-proof canister required for food/refuse in the Canyon Creek and Swift Creek drainages. Area text names no approved list. SIBBG-approved hard canister meets a 'bear-resistant container' standard.
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
The written rule asks for a bear-resistant container (or similar wording) but names no approved list. Hard canisters on a recognised list are the safest reading; the agency has the final say.
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 Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks
- Requirement
- Bear-proof canister required for food/refuse in the Canyon Creek and Swift Creek drainages.
- Accepted
- 'Bear-proof canister'; no list named
- Dates
- Order effective 2025-09-19 to 2028-09-19
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Order text read directly.
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 Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Legal | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| UDAP No-Fed-Bear | Legal | 2.4 lb | 8.2 (derived from cu in) L |
| 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 BV475 Trek | Likely legal | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Likely legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The BearVault BV500 Journey under nearby rules
- Lake Tahoe Basin (outside Desolation) Basin-wide order: unattended food in a bear-resistant container (a canister is required only for Desolation ov… No canister rule
- Hoover Wilderness Securable, solid, non-pliable container rated for at least 300 ft-lb required for unattended food; hanging/gua… Likely legal
- Custer Gallatin NF IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. Allowed, not required
- NCDE national forests IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
- Ansel Adams Wilderness Canister or counterbalance per Sierra NF order; Inyo portions follow Inyo order. Yosemite NP (adjacent) requir… Legal
- Inyo NF - Mammoth Lakes / Rush Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks?
Yes, on the written standard. Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks names no list, and the BearVault BV500 Journey is a recognised hard canister. Bear-proof canister required for food/refuse in the Canyon Creek and Swift Creek drainages. Area text names no approved list. SIBBG-approved hard canister meets a 'bear-resistant container' standard.
What does Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks require for food storage?
Bear-proof canister required for food/refuse in the Canyon Creek and Swift Creek drainages. Accepted standard: 'Bear-proof canister'; no list named.
How current is this answer?
We checked Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks'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
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