Glacier National Park · National Park Service
Is the Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII legal in Glacier National Park?
Not legal
No. The Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII is not on the IGBC lists we checked, and Glacier National Park accepts IGBC-certified containers.
Backcountry food may be hung, kept in a designated NPS locker/hanging device, or secured in an IGBC-approved bear-resistant container. IGBC container required at undesignated campsites near or above treeline. Not IGBC-certified (not on the IGBC lists we fetched).
Heads-up before you rely on this
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.
About this model. SIBBG list as reproduced by NPS accepts only units with serial number 1766 or higher (verify on the NPS page). NOT IGBC-certified: not legal where only IGBC containers are accepted.
The rule in Glacier National Park
- Requirement
- Backcountry food may be hung, kept in a designated NPS locker/hanging device, or secured in an IGBC-approved bear-resistant container. IGBC container required at undesignated campsites near or above treeline.
- Accepted
- IGBC-approved bear resistant container
- Dates
- Mar 16 - Nov 30 (compendium)
- Source updated
- 2026-07-30
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Compendium text read directly; canister is not required park-wide.
About the Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII
- Volume
- 10.7 (derived from cu in) L (650 cu in)
- Weight
- ~31 oz (1 lb 15 oz)
- Material
- Not captured
- IGBC certified
- Not found on the IGBC lists we checked
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- Yes
- On Olympic list
- Yes
- Spec source
- search summary of wild-ideas.net pages
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII is accepted or not →
What else works in Glacier National Park
| 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 Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII under nearby rules
- Rocky Mountain National Park Hard-sided, lockable, commercially made canister required for wilderness overnight camping; hanging not permit… Likely 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. Legal
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop Canister required in the Rae Lakes Loop. Legal
- Grand Teton National Park IGBC-approved bear canister required in the backcountry (free loan available). Not legal
- Denali National Park & Preserve BRFC required in backcountry units 1-21 and 23-43. Not legal
Quick answers
Is the Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII legal in Glacier National Park?
No. The Wild Ideas (Bearikade) Weekender MKII is not on the IGBC lists we checked, and Glacier National Park accepts IGBC-certified containers. Backcountry food may be hung, kept in a designated NPS locker/hanging device, or secured in an IGBC-approved bear-resistant container. IGBC container required at undesignated campsites near or above treeline. Not IGBC-certified (not on the IGBC lists we fetched).
What does Glacier National Park require for food storage?
Backcountry food may be hung, kept in a designated NPS locker/hanging device, or secured in an IGBC-approved bear-resistant container. IGBC container required at undesignated campsites near or above treeline. Accepted standard: IGBC-approved bear resistant container.
How current is this answer?
We checked Glacier National Park's official source on 2026-10-26. 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.