Emigrant Wilderness · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Emigrant Wilderness?
No canister rule
Emigrant Wilderness has no canister listing rule that we found, so the BearVault BV500 Journey is not required there.
Bear canisters are currently not required (Stanislaus NF page). Canisters ARE required in adjoining Yosemite wilderness. A canister is still a permitted way to store food where hanging or canisters are both options. No canister listing requirement found for this area; a canister is a permitted way to store food where canister/hang options exist.
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
We found no canister listing requirement for this area. Hanging, lockers or poles may be the expected methods, and a canister is generally a permitted option.
Reading note. Emigrant Wilderness 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 Emigrant Wilderness
- Requirement
- Bear canisters are currently not required (Stanislaus NF page). Canisters ARE required in adjoining Yosemite wilderness.
- Accepted
- No canister requirement
- Dates
- Per page
- Source updated
- 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 →
The BearVault BV500 Journey under nearby rules
- Inyo NF - other wilderness Outside the eight canister zones: canister OR counterbalance hang (15 ft / 10 ft). Allowed, not required
- Ansel Adams Wilderness Canister or counterbalance per Sierra NF order; Inyo portions follow Inyo order. Yosemite NP (adjacent) requir… Legal
- NCDE national forests IGBC list or district-ranger inspection; or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
- Yosemite National Park Food must be stored in an allowed canister or food locker park-wide in the backcountry; hanging is not a legal… Legal
- Lake Tahoe Basin (outside Desolation) Basin-wide order: unattended food in a bear-resistant container (a canister is required only for Desolation ov… No canister rule
- Redwood National and State Parks Lockers at designated camps; Redwood Creek: hang or canister. Canister not required. No canister rule
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Emigrant Wilderness?
Emigrant Wilderness has no canister listing rule that we found, so the BearVault BV500 Journey is not required there. Bear canisters are currently not required (Stanislaus NF page). Canisters ARE required in adjoining Yosemite wilderness. A canister is still a permitted way to store food where hanging or canisters are both options. No canister listing requirement found for this area; a canister is a permitted way to store food where canister/hang options exist.
What does Emigrant Wilderness require for food storage?
Bear canisters are currently not required (Stanislaus NF page). Canisters ARE required in adjoining Yosemite wilderness. Accepted standard: No canister requirement.
How current is this answer?
We checked Emigrant Wilderness'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.