Shoshone NF · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Shoshone NF?
Allowed, not required
Allowed, but Shoshone NF does not require a canister.
IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- Order period ends 2026-12-31. The source gives an end date of 2026-12-31, 66 days after we checked. Renewal status is unknown. These orders are usually renewed, but confirm the current order before you go.
- 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.
Verify with the land manager before you go. This pair carries open questions, listed above, and rules change.
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.
Reading note. Shoshone NF does not require a canister. The verdict describes whether this model would count as an accepted container if you choose to use one as your food storage.
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 Shoshone NF
- Requirement
- IGBC-approved container or other approved storage.
- Accepted
- IGBC
- Dates
- Annually Mar 1 - Dec 1; through 2026-12-31
- Source updated
- order dated 2023
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · partly verified
- Our notes
- Order is hosted on igbconline.org; USFS page not located. Order ends 2026-12-31 - renewal unknown.
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 Shoshone NF
| Canister | Verdict | Weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BearVault BV ONE Adjustable | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 15 oz (895 g) | 8.3 expanded / 4.65 collapsed L |
| BearVault BV425 Sprint | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 12 oz | 5 L |
| BearVault BV450 Jaunt | Allowed, not required | 2 lb 1 oz | 7.2 L |
| BearVault BV475 Trek | Allowed, not required | 2 lb 4 oz | 9.3 L |
| Grub Can Wave 6.6 L | Allowed, not required | 1 lb 15 oz | 6.6 L |
| Grub Can Wave 10.0 L | Allowed, not required | n/a | 10.0 L |
The BearVault BV500 Journey under nearby rules
- Weminuche Wilderness No canister order found; store food properly. No canister rule
- Grand Teton National Park IGBC-approved bear canister required in the backcountry (free loan available). Legal
- Mokelumne Wilderness Bear canisters currently not required (same Stanislaus page). No canister rule
- Sequoia NF Canister strongly recommended, not required. No canister rule
- Bridger-Teton NF Food storage order: IGBC list or courtesy inspection container, hang, or vehicle. Allowed, not required
- Sierra NF wildernesses Canister OR counterbalance hang. Allowed, not required
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in Shoshone NF?
Allowed, but Shoshone NF does not require a canister. IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
What does Shoshone NF require for food storage?
IGBC-approved container or other approved storage. Accepted standard: IGBC.
How current is this answer?
We checked Shoshone NF's official source on 2026-10-26. Order period ends 2026-12-31. 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.