Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop · National Park Service
Is the BearVault BV ONE Adjustable legal in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop?
Not legal
No. The BearVault BV ONE is not approved for Sequoia and Kings Canyon, including the Rae Lakes Loop, per BearVault's own FAQ and the parks' list.
The Rae Lakes Loop is a canister-required zone from May 1 to October 31 according to the park page we checked, and only the containers on the Sequoia and Kings Canyon allowed-container PDF qualify. The BV ONE is IGBC-certified (cert. 255500) but it is not on that list.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- Official SIBBG list page was unreachable. The Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group site was down for maintenance on 2026-10-26. We used the NPS-hosted copies of the list (Yosemite page and the Sequoia & Kings Canyon PDF).
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager (links below) before you go.
What to know
BearVault states in its own FAQ that the BV ONE is not approved for Yosemite, Sequoia or Kings Canyon. If you already own one, plan the Rae Lakes Loop with a canister that is on the list, or use the BV ONE only on routes with different rules and check them first.
Seasonal rule. The requirement applies on the dates in the source: May 1 - Oct 31 (per page). We do not have a recorded rule for other dates, so check the current page for shoulder-season trips.
BV ONE across Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon
| Area or zone | Verdict | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | Not legal | Canister required |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin | Not legal | Canister required seasonally |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop | Not legal | Canister required seasonally |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - North Dome | Not legal | Canister required seasonally |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rock Creek | Not legal | Canister required seasonally |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Pear & Emerald Lakes | Not legal | Canister required seasonally |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - other backcountry | Not legal | Canister not required |
The rule in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop
- Requirement
- Canister required in the Rae Lakes Loop.
- Accepted
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon allowed-container PDF (SIBBG-derived list)
- Dates
- May 1 - Oct 31 (per page)
- Source updated
- 2025-06-14
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Zone list as stated on bear_bc.htm. Official SIBBG list page (sierrawild.gov) was down for maintenance on 2026-10-26; list taken from the NPS-hosted copies.
About the BearVault BV ONE Adjustable
- Volume
- 8.3 expanded / 4.65 collapsed L (505 expanded / 282 collapsed cu in)
- Weight
- 1 lb 15 oz (895 g)
- Material
- Polycarbonate and nylon
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 255500)
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- No
- 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 BV ONE Adjustable is accepted or not →
What else works in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop
| 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 BV250 | Legal | n/a | n/a |
| BearVault BV300 | Legal | n/a | n/a |
| BearVault BV350 | Legal | n/a | n/a |
The BearVault BV ONE Adjustable under nearby rules
- Lake Tahoe Basin (outside Desolation) Basin-wide order: unattended food in a bear-resistant container (a canister is required only for Desolation ov… No canister rule
- Inyo NF - Bishop Pass / Treasure Lakes Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Likely legal
- Big Bend National Park Bear boxes/lockers; a bear-resistant container (300 ft-lb standard) is required only for caching. No canister rule
- Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve Approved food storage required; BRFCs loaned; purchases must be IGBC approved. Legal
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - other backcountry Canister highly recommended elsewhere; hanging/other methods allowed outside the required zones. Not legal
- Yosemite National Park Food must be stored in an allowed canister or food locker park-wide in the backcountry; hanging is not a legal… Not legal
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV ONE Adjustable legal in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop?
No. The BearVault BV ONE is not approved for Sequoia and Kings Canyon, including the Rae Lakes Loop, per BearVault's own FAQ and the parks' list. The Rae Lakes Loop is a canister-required zone from May 1 to October 31 according to the park page we checked, and only the containers on the Sequoia and Kings Canyon allowed-container PDF qualify. The BV ONE is IGBC-certified (cert. 255500) but it is not on that list.
What does Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop require for food storage?
Canister required in the Rae Lakes Loop. Accepted standard: Sequoia & Kings Canyon allowed-container PDF (SIBBG-derived list).
How current is this answer?
We checked Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop's official source on 2026-10-26. Official SIBBG list page was unreachable. 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.