| Weight | 2 lbs 9 oz (1.16 kg) |
|---|---|
| Interior Volume | 700 cubic inches (11.5 ltr) |
| Food Capacity | 7 days (ie, 1 person for 7 days; 2 people for 3.5 days, etc) |
| Dimensions | 8.7" x 12.7" (22.1 cm x 32.3 cm) |
| Displacement | 755 cu in (12.4 L) |
Approval |
Model |
Model |
Model |
Model |
Model |
Model |
Model |
Model |
Black Bear Approved by SIBBG |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Grizzly Bear Approved by IGBC |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Currently sold in Stores |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| BV-500 held horizontally by a 5'11" model | BV-500 held vertically by a 5'11" model |
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| Close up view of the built in retention guides. The retention guides keep straps like the one pictured above in place when transporting the bearvault. | The image above shows the lid locking mechanism of the BV-500 and BV-450. The red arrows point at the two bumps on the lid of the BearVaults that must be pressed in at the point where they come in contact with the clear bump on the BearVault |
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Bear Resistant Food Canister Information
The SIBBG requires or strongly advises all backpackers to carry and use approved bear-resistant food storage canisters instead of other less effective methods such as hanging food. Even properly hung food is routinely reached by bears.
Approved bear canisters are recognized as the only effective portable means of food storage in certain areas. Proper precautions with bears keep the bears wild and neither attracted to nor dependent upon people for food. This helps eliminate bear-human conflict and protects personal property, food, and the bears.
In addition to food, bears are also attracted to anything with an odor including sunscreen, insect repellent, soap, and toothpaste. These items can be stored inside a bear canister.
For more information on where bear canisters are needed, or the proper procedures and precautions while enjoying bear country, visit the SIBBG website maintained by the Forest Service, National Park Service and other public agencies managing the Sierra Nevada black bears. It has information on bears and food storage regulations, including approved containers.
See the Bear Vault Product Notices page for area-specific issues or limitations. Note the topic tabs at top of thelinked page.
BearVault Operating Instructions
The innovative BearVault lid screws on and locks without requiring tools to operate.
To open:
1. Stand the BearVault flat on the ground with the black lid at the top.
2. Hold the base of the housing firmly between your boots and use the vertical
ridges at the base to keep the canister from turning.
3. Place hands on the rim (not the center) of the lid while turning it counter
clock-wise until the bumps on the rim snap quickly past the canister tabs. The
lid can then be unscrewed from the canister.
To close:
1. Hold the BearVault firmly as described above and screw the lid clock-wise
onto the canister until the bumps on the rim snap quickly past the canister
tabs. Then close tightly.
To strap the BearVault to the outside of a backpack:
1. Place the canister against the backpack and rotate it so that the strap dimples
face away from the backpack.
2. Position the tie-down straps between the dimples and cinch the canister down
securely onto the backpack. No extra carrying case is needed.
Store the BearVault at least 100 yards downwind of your camp. If possible, store the BearVault in the shade to keep the contents cooler. Never keep a bear canister in your tent!
How do we know the BearVault can resist a bear's attack?
After thoughtful consideration and design work, the BearVault prototypes were subjected to merciless in-house testing that included severe impacts and attacks by sharp appliances.
Once this rigorous testing was completed successfully, the SIBBG took it from there with their certification program that included mechanical testing and the ultimate test... Fisher the bear, SIBBG's official food canister tester! Fisher's previous experience prepared him well, but he could not defeat the BearVault!