Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV450 Jaunt legal in Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass?
Legal
Yes, on the written standard. Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass names no list, and the BearVault BV450 Jaunt is a recognised hard canister.
Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Area text names no approved list. SIBBG-approved hard canister meets a 'bear-resistant container' standard.
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.
- 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
The written rule asks for a bear-resistant container (or similar wording) but names no approved list. Hard canisters on a recognised list are the safest reading; the agency has the final say.
The rule in Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass
- Requirement
- Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas).
- Accepted
- Order says container designed to prevent access by bears; no list named. SIBBG-approved canisters are the safest choice.
- Order
- Order 05-04-50-23-03 (text: effective 2025-06-18 to 2027-06-18; page header alert start 2023-06-18)
- Dates
- Order 05-04-50-23-03 (text: effective 2025-06-18 to 2027-06-18; page header alert start 2023-06-18)
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
- Our notes
- Exact zone boundaries are in the order maps and were not reviewed.
About the BearVault BV450 Jaunt
- Volume
- 7.2 L
- Weight
- 2 lb 1 oz
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 5339)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- Yes
- On Olympic list
- Yes
- Spec source
- manufacturer comparison table (BV ONE page), fetched directly
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the BearVault BV450 Jaunt is accepted or not →
What else works in Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Legal | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| UDAP No-Fed-Bear | Legal | 2.4 lb | 8.2 (derived from cu in) L |
| 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 BV475 Trek | Likely legal | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Likely legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The BearVault BV450 Jaunt under nearby rules
- Emigrant Wilderness Bear canisters are currently not required (Stanislaus NF page). Canisters ARE required in adjoining Yosemite w… No canister rule
- Trinity Alps - other areas Elsewhere any bear-proof system designed to prevent access by bears must be used (canister not specifically re… Allowed, not required
- Bridger-Teton NF Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. Allowed, not required
- Hoover Wilderness Securable, solid, non-pliable container rated for at least 300 ft-lb required for unattended food; hanging/gua… Likely legal
- Lassen Volcanic National Park NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted. Legal
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - North Dome Canister required in the North Dome area. Legal
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV450 Jaunt legal in Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass?
Yes, on the written standard. Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass names no list, and the BearVault BV450 Jaunt is a recognised hard canister. Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Area text names no approved list. SIBBG-approved hard canister meets a 'bear-resistant container' standard.
What does Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass require for food storage?
Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Accepted standard: Order says container designed to prevent access by bears; no list named. SIBBG-approved canisters are the safest choice..
How current is this answer?
We checked Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass's official source on 2026-10-26. Source page shows no date. Partly verified. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Sources and date checked
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