Lassen Volcanic National Park · National Park Service
Is the Ursack Major legal in Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Not legal
No. The Ursack Major is a soft-sided bag, and Lassen Volcanic National Park requires a hard-sided or rigid container.
NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted. 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
- 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.
Seasonal rule. The requirement applies on the dates in the source: Apr 16 - Nov 30. We do not have a recorded rule for other dates, so check the current page for shoulder-season trips.
About this model. Soft-sided; IGBC-certified but not allowed where a hard-sided canister is required (e.g.
The rule in Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Requirement
- NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted.
- Accepted
- Page does not specify the approval list ('NPS-approved')
- Dates
- Apr 16 - Nov 30
- Source updated
- 2025-08-29
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
- Our notes
- Which list Lassen uses 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 Lassen Volcanic National Park
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Legal | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| 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 |
The Ursack Major under nearby rules
- Mount Rainier National Park Hang or use food-storage poles; canister highly recommended in sub-alpine areas, not required. No canister rule
- Big Bend National Park Bear boxes/lockers; a bear-resistant container (300 ft-lb standard) is required only for caching. No canister rule
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Food must be hung on provided cable systems; canisters not required. No canister rule
- Grand Teton National Park IGBC-approved bear canister required in the backcountry (free loan available). Verify first
- Rocky Mountain National Park Hard-sided, lockable, commercially made canister required for wilderness overnight camping; hanging not permit… Not legal
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Pear & Emerald Lakes Canister required in the Pear and Emerald Lakes areas. Not legal
Quick answers
Is the Ursack Major legal in Lassen Volcanic National Park?
No. The Ursack Major is a soft-sided bag, and Lassen Volcanic National Park requires a hard-sided or rigid container. NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted. 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 Lassen Volcanic National Park require for food storage?
NPS-approved bear-resistant container required; hanging not permitted. Accepted standard: Page does not specify the approval list ('NPS-approved').
How current is this answer?
We checked Lassen Volcanic 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.