Yosemite National Park · National Park Service
Is the Counter Assault Bear Keg legal in Yosemite National Park?
Legal
Yes. The Counter Assault Bear Keg is on the list of containers Yosemite National Park accepts.
Yosemite National Park accepts only containers on a named list: NPS 'Allowed Food Storage Containers' list (same content as the SIBBG list; list last updated 2015, NPS says still valid as of July 2026). This model appears on it. On the Yosemite/SEKI (SIBBG-derived) list as reproduced by NPS.
Heads-up before you rely on this
- Source page dated 2018-05-15. The official page we rely on shows a date of 2018-05-15. Land managers may have changed the rule since then, so treat this page as a starting point and re-check the source.
- 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).
- Container list last updated 2015. NPS says the Yosemite allowed-container list (last updated 2015) is still valid as of July 2026. New models released since then are not on it.
Verify with the land manager before you go. This pair carries open questions, listed above, and rules change.
What this means
This area accepts only containers that appear on a named list (the SIBBG-derived list as published by NPS). A canister missing from the list is not accepted, even if another agency or lab has certified it.
About this model. IGBC 'not confirmed as available' list (still considered certified).
The rule in Yosemite National Park
- Requirement
- Food must be stored in an allowed canister or food locker park-wide in the backcountry; hanging is not a legal alternative.
- Accepted
- NPS 'Allowed Food Storage Containers' list (same content as the SIBBG list; list last updated 2015, NPS says still valid as of July 2026)
- Dates
- Year-round per page (needs verification of any seasonal exemptions)
- Source updated
- bearcanisters.htm updated 2018-05-15; containers.htm updated 2026-07-10
- Checked
- 2026-10-26 · verified
- Our notes
- Official SIBBG list page (sierrawild.gov) was down for maintenance on 2026-10-26; list taken from the NPS-hosted copies.
About the Counter Assault Bear Keg
- Volume
- 11.7 L (716 cu in)
- Weight
- 3 lb 10 oz (58 oz)
- Material
- BPA-free polymer/ABS
- IGBC certified
- Yes (cert. 5341); on IGBC's "not confirmed as available" list
- On Yosemite / SEKI list
- Yes
- On Olympic list
- Yes
- Spec source
- search summary of counterassault.com / REI pages
Specs come from the sources named in "Spec source" and many are incomplete. See every area where the Counter Assault Bear Keg is accepted or not →
What else works in Yosemite National Park
| 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 Counter Assault Bear Keg under nearby rules
- Mokelumne Wilderness Bear canisters currently not required (same Stanislaus page). No canister rule
- Sequoia NF Canister strongly recommended, not required. No canister rule
- Mount Rainier National Park Hang or use food-storage poles; canister highly recommended in sub-alpine areas, not required. No canister rule
- Carson-Iceberg Wilderness Bear canisters currently not required (same Stanislaus page). No canister rule
- Olympic National Park Approved Food Storage Container (ARFC) required in all park wilderness areas; only containers on Olympic's lis… Legal
- Inyo NF - Kearsarge Pass Canister required for food/refuse in this order area (one of eight designated areas). Legal
Quick answers
Is the Counter Assault Bear Keg legal in Yosemite National Park?
Yes. The Counter Assault Bear Keg is on the list of containers Yosemite National Park accepts. Yosemite National Park accepts only containers on a named list: NPS 'Allowed Food Storage Containers' list (same content as the SIBBG list; list last updated 2015, NPS says still valid as of July 2026). This model appears on it. On the Yosemite/SEKI (SIBBG-derived) list as reproduced by NPS.
What does Yosemite National Park require for food storage?
Food must be stored in an allowed canister or food locker park-wide in the backcountry; hanging is not a legal alternative. Accepted standard: NPS 'Allowed Food Storage Containers' list (same content as the SIBBG list; list last updated 2015, NPS says still valid as of July 2026).
How current is this answer?
We checked Yosemite National Park's official source on 2026-10-26. Source page dated 2018-05-15. Official SIBBG list page was unreachable. Container list last updated 2015. 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.