Hard canister · BearVault

BearVault BV ONE Adjustable: where is it legal?

BearVault BV ONE Adjustable is accepted (legal or likely legal) in 27 of the 58 areas we cover, and fails the rule in 6. In 12 more areas no canister is required.

27 accepted 6 failChecked 2026-10-26

About this canister

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

BearVault's own FAQ states the BV ONE is NOT approved for Yosemite, Sequoia or Kings Canyon (not on those parks' lists).

Detailed answers

Verdict in every area

Quick answers

Where is the BearVault BV ONE Adjustable legal?

27 areas, including Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Denali National Park & Preserve, North Cascades National Park Complex, Olympic National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. See the full list on this page.

Is the BearVault BV ONE Adjustable approved in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon?

No. It is not on the approved list those parks use.

Where does the BearVault BV ONE Adjustable fail?

Where a canister is required, it fails the rule in: Yosemite National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Dusy Basin, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rae Lakes Loop, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - North Dome, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Rock Creek, Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs - Pear & Emerald Lakes.

Sources and date checked

Checked . We link the official pages so you can read the rule yourself.