White River NF · US Forest Service
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in White River NF?
Allowed, not required
Allowed, but White River NF does not require a canister.
Store food in an IGBC Courtesy Inspection container, a vehicle, or by 10 ft / 4 ft hang. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. 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.
Reading note. White River 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 White River NF
- Requirement
- Store food in an IGBC Courtesy Inspection container, a vehicle, or by 10 ft / 4 ft hang.
- Accepted
- IGBC Courtesy Inspection container
- Dates
- 2024-05-15 to 2029-12-31
- Source updated
- alert page (date not captured)
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Maroon Bells-Snowmass has its own stricter order.
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 White River 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
- Ansel Adams Wilderness Canister or counterbalance per Sierra NF order; Inyo portions follow Inyo order. Yosemite NP (adjacent) requir… Legal
- Trinity Alps - Canyon & Swift Creeks Bear-proof canister required for food/refuse in the Canyon Creek and Swift Creek drainages. Legal
- Sequoia NF Canister strongly recommended, not required. No canister rule
- Caribou-Targhee NF IGBC list or hang. Allowed, not required
- Sierra NF wildernesses Canister OR counterbalance hang. Allowed, not required
Quick answers
Is the BearVault BV500 Journey legal in White River NF?
Allowed, but White River NF does not require a canister. Store food in an IGBC Courtesy Inspection container, a vehicle, or by 10 ft / 4 ft hang. If you choose to carry the BearVault BV500 Journey, it would be accepted. IGBC-certified.
What does White River NF require for food storage?
Store food in an IGBC Courtesy Inspection container, a vehicle, or by 10 ft / 4 ft hang. Accepted standard: IGBC Courtesy Inspection container.
How current is this answer?
We checked White River NF'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.