Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness?
Legal
Yes. The BearVault BV500 Journey is IGBC-certified (IGBC cert. 5340), which is the standard Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness uses.
IGBC-approved container REQUIRED. IGBC-certified.
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
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. Discrepancy: BearVault's BV500 page cites IGBC #5339, while the IGBC list (Jul 31, 2026) shows BV450=5339 and BV500=5340. Using the IGBC list.
The rule in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
- Requirement
- IGBC-approved container REQUIRED.
- Accepted
- IGBC-approved container
- Order
- WRNF/GMUG #2023-01
- Dates
- Order WRNF/GMUG #2023-01, 2023-04-20 to 2028-04-19
- Source updated
- page date not captured
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
About the BearVault BV500 Journey
- Volume
- 11.5 L (700 cu in)
- Weight
- 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg)
- Material
- Rugged polycarbonate and other resins
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 5340)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- Yes
- On Olympic list
- Yes
- Spec source
- manufacturer page fetched directly
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the BearVault BV500 Journey is accepted or not →
What else works in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
| 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 |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
| Grub Can Wave 10.0 L | Legal | n/a | 10.0 L |
The BearVault BV500 Journey under nearby rules
- Shoshone NF IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
- Rocky Mountain National Park Hard-sided, lockable, commercially made canister required for wilderness overnight camping; hanging not permit… Likely legal
- Sierra NF wildernesses Canister OR counterbalance hang. Allowed, not required
- 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
- Indian Peaks Wilderness Canisters required year-round near all trailheads and in Diamond Lake and Jasper Lake zones; recommended elsew… Legal
- Inyo NF - Mammoth Lakes / Rush Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness?
Yes. The BearVault BV500 Journey is IGBC-certified (IGBC cert. 5340), which is the standard Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness uses. IGBC-approved container REQUIRED. IGBC-certified.
What does Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness require for food storage?
IGBC-approved container REQUIRED. Accepted standard: IGBC-approved container.
How current is this answer?
We checked Maroon Bells-Snowmass 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.