Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness · US Forest Service
Is the Ursack Major legal in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness?
Legal
Yes, as an IGBC-certified bag, with tie-off rules.
IGBC-approved container REQUIRED. IGBC-certified. Soft-sided: follow manufacturer tie-off instructions.
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
Soft-sided bags work only if you follow the manufacturer's tie-off instructions, and the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness text does not make an exception for terrain with no trees.
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. Soft-sided; IGBC-certified but not allowed where a hard-sided canister is required (e.g.
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 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 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 |
| BearVault BV500 Journey | Legal | 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) | 11.5 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Legal | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
The Ursack Major under nearby rules
- Inyo NF - Mammoth Lakes / Rush Creek Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Not legal
- Shoshone NF IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. Allowed, not required
- John Muir Wilderness Canister required in the Inyo order zones inside this wilderness; elsewhere canister OR counterbalance (Inyo a… Not legal
- Rocky Mountain National Park Hard-sided, lockable, commercially made canister required for wilderness overnight camping; hanging not permit… Not legal
- Indian Peaks Wilderness Canisters required year-round near all trailheads and in Diamond Lake and Jasper Lake zones; recommended elsew… Legal
Quick answers
Is the Ursack Major legal in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness?
Yes, as an IGBC-certified bag, with tie-off rules. IGBC-approved container REQUIRED. IGBC-certified. Soft-sided: follow manufacturer tie-off instructions.
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.