Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve · National Park Service
Is the Ursack Major legal in Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve?
Legal
Yes, as an IGBC-certified bag, with tie-off rules.
Approved food storage required; BRFCs loaned; purchases must be IGBC approved. IGBC-certified. Soft-sided: follow manufacturer tie-off instructions.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- Source page dated 2023-07-19. The official page we rely on shows a date of 2023-07-19. Land managers may have changed the rule since then, so treat this page as a starting point and re-check the source.
- 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
Soft-sided bags work only if you follow the manufacturer's tie-off instructions, and the Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve text does not make an exception for terrain with no trees.
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.
About this model. Soft-sided; IGBC-certified but not allowed where a hard-sided canister is required (e.g.
The rule in Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve
- Requirement
- Approved food storage required; BRFCs loaned; purchases must be IGBC approved.
- Accepted
- IGBC
- Dates
- Per page
- Source updated
- 2023-07-19
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
- Our notes
- Page dated 2023.
About the Ursack Major
- Volume
- 10.65 L
- Weight
- 7.6 oz
- Material
- UHMWPE/Spectra fabric
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 3738)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- No
- On Olympic list
- No
- Spec source
- search summary of ursack.com pages
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the Ursack Major is accepted or not →
What else works in Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV ONE Adjustable | Legal | 1 lb 15 oz (895 g) | 8.3 expanded / 4.65 collapsed L |
| BearVault BV425 Sprint | Legal | 1 lb 12 oz | 5 L |
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Legal | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| BearVault BV475 Trek | Legal | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Legal | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The Ursack Major under nearby rules
- Rocky Mountain National Park Hard-sided, lockable, commercially made canister required for wilderness overnight camping; hanging not permit… Not legal
- Mount Rainier National Park Hang or use food-storage poles; canister highly recommended in sub-alpine areas, not required. No canister rule
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Pear & Emerald Lakes Canister required in the Pear and Emerald Lakes areas. Not legal
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop Canister required in the Rae Lakes Loop. Not legal
- Denali National Park & Preserve BRFC required in backcountry units 1-21 and 23-43. Legal
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve BRFC required; IGBC-approved plus named PVC/aluminum canisters (Garcia, Wild Ideas, Purple Mountain). Legal
Quick answers
Is the Ursack Major legal in Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve?
Yes, as an IGBC-certified bag, with tie-off rules. Approved food storage required; BRFCs loaned; purchases must be IGBC approved. IGBC-certified. Soft-sided: follow manufacturer tie-off instructions.
What does Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve require for food storage?
Approved food storage required; BRFCs loaned; purchases must be IGBC approved. Accepted standard: IGBC.
How current is this answer?
We checked Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve's official source on 2026-10-26. Source page dated 2023-07-19. Partly verified. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Sources and date checked
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