Grand Teton National Park · National Park Service
Is the Grub Can Wave 6.6 L legal in Grand Teton National Park?
Legal
Yes. The Grub Can Wave 6.6 L is IGBC-certified (IGBC cert. 5414), which is the standard Grand Teton National Park uses.
IGBC-approved bear canister required in the backcountry (free loan available). IGBC-certified.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- 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.
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. Summary says no longer sold due to production issues - needs verification.
The rule in Grand Teton National Park
- Requirement
- IGBC-approved bear canister required in the backcountry (free loan available).
- Accepted
- IGBC-approved canister
- Dates
- Per page - dates need verification
- Source updated
- 2025-06-13
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
- Our notes
- Seasonality not captured.
About the Grub Can Wave 6.6 L
- Volume
- 6.6 L
- Weight
- 1 lb 15 oz
- Material
- Clear polycarbonate
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 5414)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- No
- On Olympic list
- No
- Spec source
- search summary of grubcan.com / retailer pages
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the Grub Can Wave 6.6 L is accepted or not →
What else works in Grand Teton 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 10.0 L | Legal | n/a | 10.0 L |
The Grub Can Wave 6.6 L 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. 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
- North Cascades National Park Complex IGBC-approved canister required at nine named camps and in cross-country zones (page says six zones but lists … Legal
Quick answers
Is the Grub Can Wave 6.6 L legal in Grand Teton National Park?
Yes. The Grub Can Wave 6.6 L is IGBC-certified (IGBC cert. 5414), which is the standard Grand Teton National Park uses. IGBC-approved bear canister required in the backcountry (free loan available). IGBC-certified.
What does Grand Teton National Park require for food storage?
IGBC-approved bear canister required in the backcountry (free loan available). Accepted standard: IGBC-approved canister.
How current is this answer?
We checked Grand Teton National Park's official source on 2026-10-26. Partly verified. 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.