BearVault makes bear canisters for every hiker, every pack, and every trip! Our canisters are certified to keep your food safe!

The largest and most spacious of BearVault canisters, BV500s have logged more miles than any other canister. Whether packing a few hearty meals for a group, or counting every ounce of calories to reach your goal, the BV500 is up for the journey, fitting 7 plus days of food.

The BV500-Journey® is the gold standard for multi-day adventures, long distance hikers, and aspirational thru hikers. The largest and most spacious of BearVault canisters, BV500s have logged more miles than any other canister.

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Feb 13, 2023 · BearVault carries four options for sizes of bear canisters: the BV425-Sprint (5 L), BV450-Jaunt (7.2 L), BV475-Trek (9.3 L) and the BV500-Journey (11.5 L). These four sizes are used for adventures varying from long-day adventures to 2-night backpacking trips to thru-hiking from Mexico to Canada.

This BearVault model has approval from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee; Fits about 5-6 days of food for one person.

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BearVault BV425-Sprint $ 76.95 Smallest of our bear canisters, this little can is perfect for a quick overnight trip, for sharing out the load in a group, or for your lunch left at a base while you venture and explore, climb, fish, or hunt.

BearVault became an instant favorite among backpackers and backcountry explorers. Product approval from both the Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group (SIBBG) and the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) further validated its durability.