Hoover Wilderness · US Forest Service
Is the Ursack Major legal in Hoover Wilderness?
Not legal
No. The Ursack Major is a soft-sided bag, and Hoover Wilderness requires a hard-sided or rigid container.
Securable, solid, non-pliable container rated for at least 300 ft-lb required for unattended food; hanging/guarding not allowed. Area text names no approved list. Soft-sided bag is not a rigid canister (order/regulation requires a canister or non-pliable container).
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
The written rule asks for a hard-sided, solid or non-pliable container but names no approved list. A commercially made hard canister that is on a recognised list should meet the standard; a soft bag does not.
About this model. Soft-sided; IGBC-certified but not allowed where a hard-sided canister is required (e.g.
The rule in Hoover Wilderness
- Requirement
- Securable, solid, non-pliable container rated for at least 300 ft-lb required for unattended food; hanging/guarding not allowed.
- Accepted
- No list named; 300 foot-pound rating standard
- Order
- 04-17-23-06
- Dates
- Order 04-17-23-06, 2023-07-17 to 2028-07-17
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Whether IGBC/SIBBG listing satisfies the 300 ft-lb wording needs verification.
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 Hoover Wilderness
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV ONE Adjustable | Likely legal | 1 lb 15 oz (895 g) | 8.3 expanded / 4.65 collapsed L |
| BearVault BV425 Sprint | Likely legal | 1 lb 12 oz | 5 L |
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Likely legal | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| BearVault BV475 Trek | Likely legal | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Likely legal | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Likely legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The Ursack Major under nearby rules
- Custer Gallatin NF IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, or a hang. Allowed, not required
- Sierra NF wildernesses Canister OR counterbalance hang. Verify first
- Trinity Alps - other areas Elsewhere any bear-proof system designed to prevent access by bears must be used (canister not specifically re… Verify first
- Bridger-Teton NF Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. Allowed, not required
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Pear & Emerald Lakes Canister required in the Pear and Emerald Lakes areas. Not legal
- Inyo NF - Fish Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Not legal
Quick answers
Is the Ursack Major legal in Hoover Wilderness?
No. The Ursack Major is a soft-sided bag, and Hoover Wilderness requires a hard-sided or rigid container. Securable, solid, non-pliable container rated for at least 300 ft-lb required for unattended food; hanging/guarding not allowed. Area text names no approved list. Soft-sided bag is not a rigid canister (order/regulation requires a canister or non-pliable container).
What does Hoover Wilderness require for food storage?
Securable, solid, non-pliable container rated for at least 300 ft-lb required for unattended food; hanging/guarding not allowed. Accepted standard: No list named; 300 foot-pound rating standard.
How current is this answer?
We checked Hoover 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.