Hard canister · Counter Assault

Counter Assault Bear Keg: where is it legal?

Counter Assault Bear Keg is accepted (legal or likely legal) in 33 of the 58 areas we cover, and fails the rule in 0. In 12 more areas no canister is required.

33 accepted Checked 2026-10-26

About this canister

Volume
11.7 L (716 cu in)
Weight
3 lb 10 oz (58 oz)
Material
BPA-free polymer/ABS
IGBC certified
Yes (cert. 5341); on IGBC's "not confirmed as available" list
On Yosemite / SEKI list
Yes
On Olympic list
Yes
Spec source
search summary of counterassault.com / REI pages

IGBC 'not confirmed as available' list (still considered certified).

IGBC lists this model as certified but could not confirm it is still sold. Check availability before you plan a trip around it.

Detailed answers

Verdict in every area

Quick answers

Where is the Counter Assault Bear Keg legal?

33 areas, including Yosemite National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - North Dome, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rock Creek, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Pear & Emerald Lakes. See the full list on this page.

Is the Counter Assault Bear Keg approved in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon?

Yes. It is on the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee-approved list the parks follow.

Where does the Counter Assault Bear Keg fail?

We found no area where a required canister rule rules it out.