Custer Gallatin NF · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Custer Gallatin NF?
Allowed, not required
Allowed, but Custer Gallatin NF does not require a canister.
IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- Order period ends 2026-12-01. The source gives an end date of 2026-12-01, 36 days after we checked. Renewal status is not confirmed. These orders are usually renewed, but confirm the current order before you go.
- 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.
Verify with the land manager before you go. This pair carries open questions, listed above, and rules change.
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. Custer Gallatin 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 Custer Gallatin NF
- Requirement
- IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang.
- Accepted
- IGBC list or courtesy inspection
- Dates
- 2026-03-01 to 2026-12-01
- 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 Custer Gallatin 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
- Hoover Wilderness Securable, solid, non-pliable container rated for at least 300 ft-lb required for unattended food; hanging/gua… Likely legal
- Mokelumne Wilderness Bear canisters currently not required (same Stanislaus page). No canister rule
- Inyo NF - Little Lakes Valley Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- Inyo NF - Mt. Whitney zone Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
- Yellowstone National Park Canister not required: food-pole hang or IGBC hard-sided container; soft-sided containers not allowed. Allowed, not required
- NCDE national forests IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Custer Gallatin NF?
Allowed, but Custer Gallatin NF does not require a canister. IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
What does Custer Gallatin NF require for food storage?
IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. Accepted standard: IGBC list or courtesy inspection.
How current is this answer?
We checked Custer Gallatin NF's official source on 2026-10-26. Order period ends 2026-12-01. Source page shows no date. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Sources and date checked
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