Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness · NY DEC
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness?
Likely legal
Probably, but nobody has confirmed it by name. Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness names no approved list.
Overnight campers must use a bear-resistant canister: commercially made, solid, non-pliable; soft/non-rigid containers don't count. The BearVault BV500 Journey is a recognised hard canister (IGBC cert. 5340), so it should satisfy the written standard. Area text names no approved list. Listed hard canister expected to satisfy the written standard; confirm with the local office.
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.
- Partly verified. Some part of this rule (a date, a boundary, a list or a wording detail) is not fully confirmed from official text. See the notes below for what is missing.
Verify with the land manager before you go. This pair carries open questions, listed above, and rules change.
What this means
Because the rule names no list, treat this as likely rather than certain and confirm with the local office before you rely on it.
The written rule asks for a hard-sided, solid or non-pliable container but names no approved list. A commercially made hard canister that is on a recognised list should meet the standard; a soft bag does not.
Seasonal rule. The requirement applies on the dates in the source: Apr 1 - Nov 30 (per 6 NYCRR 190.13). We do not have a recorded rule for other dates, so check the current page for shoulder-season trips.
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 Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness
- Requirement
- Overnight campers must use a bear-resistant canister: commercially made, solid, non-pliable; soft/non-rigid containers don't count.
- Accepted
- No list named; DEC notes bears have defeated clear plastic canisters
- Order
- 6 NYCRR 190.13
- Dates
- Apr 1 - Nov 30 (per 6 NYCRR 190.13)
- Source updated
- not captured
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
- Our notes
- DEC pages return 403 to scripts; page read via WebFetch. Regulation text read from the Cornell LII mirror (not an official state page) - verify on NY eCFR/DEC.
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 Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BV450 Jaunt | Likely legal | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 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 |
| Grub Can Wave 10.0 L | Likely legal | n/a | 10.0 L |
The BearVault BV500 Journey under nearby rules
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness?
Probably, but nobody has confirmed it by name. Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness names no approved list. Overnight campers must use a bear-resistant canister: commercially made, solid, non-pliable; soft/non-rigid containers don't count. The BearVault BV500 Journey is a recognised hard canister (IGBC cert. 5340), so it should satisfy the written standard. Area text names no approved list. Listed hard canister expected to satisfy the written standard; confirm with the local office.
What does Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness require for food storage?
Overnight campers must use a bear-resistant canister: commercially made, solid, non-pliable; soft/non-rigid containers don't count. Accepted standard: No list named; DEC notes bears have defeated clear plastic canisters.
How current is this answer?
We checked Adirondack Eastern High Peaks Wilderness's official source on 2026-10-26. Source page shows no date. Partly verified. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Sources and date checked
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