Caribou-Targhee NF · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Caribou-Targhee NF?
Allowed, not required
Allowed, but Caribou-Targhee NF does not require a canister.
IGBC list or hang. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
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
This area accepts containers certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC). Check the IGBC certified products list, not the brand's marketing, to see whether a model qualifies.
Reading note. Caribou-Targhee NF does not require a canister. The verdict describes whether this model would count as an accepted container if you choose to use one as your food storage.
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 Caribou-Targhee NF
- Requirement
- IGBC list or hang.
- Accepted
- IGBC list
- Dates
- Annually Mar 1 - Dec 1 through 2028
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
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 Caribou-Targhee NF
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV ONE Adjustable | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 15 oz (895 g) | 8.3 expanded / 4.65 collapsed L |
| BearVault BV425 Sprint | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 12 oz | 5 L |
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Allowed, not required | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| BearVault BV475 Trek | Allowed, not required | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
| Grub Can Wave 10.0 L | Allowed, not required | n/a | 10.0 L |
The BearVault BV500 Journey under nearby rules
- Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- Emigrant Wilderness Bear canisters are currently not required (Stanislaus NF page). Canisters ARE required in adjoining Yosemite w… No canister rule
- Weminuche Wilderness No canister order found; store food properly. No canister rule
- Inyo NF - Mammoth Lakes / Rush Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- Shoshone NF IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
- Trinity Alps - other areas Elsewhere any bear-proof system designed to prevent access by bears must be used (canister not specifically re… Allowed, not required
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Caribou-Targhee NF?
Allowed, but Caribou-Targhee NF does not require a canister. IGBC list or hang. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
What does Caribou-Targhee NF require for food storage?
IGBC list or hang. Accepted standard: IGBC list.
How current is this answer?
We checked Caribou-Targhee NF'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
Checked . We link the official pages so you can read the rule yourself.