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BV500 Journey Bear Resistant Food Container - Extra Large

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Brand BearVault
Color Transparent Blue XL
Material Polycarbonate (PC)
Capacity 11.48 Liters
Product Dimensions 8.7"L x 8.7"W x 12.72"H

About this item

  • Every ounce matters! The BV500 excels as a high volume, lightweight bear barrel for backpacking. The most spacious choice of bear canister for backpacking ultralight style, pack food for 7 plus days.
  • Clear and easy to use: Easily find your breakfast. Transparent sides and a wide opening make it easy to find. Tool-free, with rounded corners and pack straps, it packs easily. Doubles as a camp stool!
  • Tested and Approved: Grizzly (IGBC) and Black Bear (SIBBG) certified bear resistant container. Keep your food and scented items protected from raids by bears and other wildlife.
  • The Gold Standard for Multi-Day Adventures, long distance and thru hikers. BV500 Journey allows you to pack a few hearty meals for a group, or maximize every ounce of calories.
  • Approved Canister of Choice: BV500's have logged more miles than any other backpacking bear can. Approved by all National Parks and Forests with bear proof canister regulations, and many state parks.
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4.8 4.8
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4.7 4.7
Value for money
4.6 4.6
For traveling
4.3 4.3

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BearVault bear canisters BV500-Journey bear proof container Yosemite bear can

When you use an approved bear canister, you’re protecting yourself and protecting the bears. For 20 years BearVault has led the way in designing canisters for safety, usability, and bear resistance.

Bear Vault clear blue canister on rock at sunset bear proof food storage for backpacking

Bear proof testing independent certification body IGBC certified bear proof

Bear canister BV500 on a ultralight bear bag thru hiking with a thru-hiker on Appalachian trail

The Ultimate Bear Resistant Container

Just a few of the advantages the BV500 has for longer trips over the competition include, lightest weight for volume and size while still fitting keenly into your pack.

Wide-mouth opening for accessing contents easily, see through container for viewing contents without having to empty the whole can, no extra tools required to open or close, and conveniently doubles as a great and comfy camp stool!

Certified to Bewilder Bears

To receive the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee’s (IGBC) bear resistant container certification, bear proof canisters must endure intense, bear-to-container contact. BearVault withstood the bears while successfully protecting tasty pb&j sandwiches and beef jerky treats inside!

CERTIFICATION NOTE: INTERAGENCY GRIZZLY BEAR COMMITTEE CERT#5340 DATE: 2021

Ready for the Journey

Whether you are setting out on a thru-hike or cooking gourmet for the weekend, BearVault's BV500-Journey has your bear proof food storage needs covered. Craving a just-before-bed snack? Storing last minute toiletry items with your food? Can’t find a good tree branch? These are all problems for bear baggers, but not BearVault-ers. Our bear resistant food container skips the hunt for the perfect branch or spot to hang your bear bag. Wherever you roam, rest easy with the BV500.

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Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Capacity 7+ days 5-6 days 3-4 days 1-2 days
Weight 2lb 9oz 2lb 4oz 2lb 1oz 1lb 12oz
Diameter 8.7in 8.7in 8.7in 8.7in
Length 12.7in 10.5in 8.3in 6in
Wide opening allows you to reach all the way in to find your tasty treats
No tools needed to open
Strap guides to aid in strapping and packing canister
Doubles as a camp stool
Rugged transparent polycarbonate construction
IGBC Certified as Bear Resistant Certification #5339 Certification #5423 Certification #5340 Certification #5422
Bear trying to see if canister is bear proof looking for food container scent proof

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
860 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, durability, and capacity of the bear canister. For example, they mention it's very effective, functional, and sturdy. Some appreciate the comfort, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on the ease of opening, weight, and size.

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67 customers mention64 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bear can. They mention that it's very effective, functional, and durable. Some say that it works well for canoe camping, as a camp stool, and as critter repellant. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and durability.

"...But it's well made, up to the task, and it was worth not getting fined on the trail...." Read more

"...I think both containers are really nice products and the ultimate choice is one of aesthetic and personal preference...." Read more

"I'm going to give this near five stars. It is strong, secure and does the job well...." Read more

"...In the same line of thinking my elephant repellant is working great. SO far not one has been found in my garden...." Read more

65 customers mention59 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the kitchen container. They mention that it is extremely sturdy, tough as nails, and lightweight. The clear, tough plastic container is secure and should last a lifetime. Some complain that the material is slick.

"...But it's well made, up to the task, and it was worth not getting fined on the trail...." Read more

"...to open it if you're hands are cold or you're tired but its definitely sturdy...." Read more

"I'm going to give this near five stars. It is strong, secure and does the job well...." Read more

"...The canister is very sturdy and I feel like it will last a very long time." Read more

57 customers mention57 positive0 negative

Customers like the capacity of the canister. They say it's spacious, holds quite a bit of food, and is much bigger than expected. Some say it holds three days worth of food and multiple other small items. Overall, customers are happy with the capacity and functionality of the product.

"...But it can hold a lot if packed properly." Read more

"...This Can hold enough food for 2 people for probably 5 days or so. You can see what you have left without opening it...." Read more

"...a small consideration, but I liked that the BearVault lid was large enough to put things in (contents being emptied from the vault) to keep them off..." Read more

"...-Day Hikes, Backpacking, Hunting, Fishing, Kayak and Canoe Trips | Large, Lightweight, Crush Resistant Outdoor Food Protection | Lockin]]" Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the kitchen. For example, they say it doubles as a great camp stool, and is sturdy. Some mention that it's easy to wedge next to a log and makes for a good spot to sit.

"...It looks pretty, which I like. It's very durable. It's a little slick, which isn't great, but the bubbles/ribs on it make it relatively easy to hold...." Read more

"...I feel it is strong enough to withstand some abuse and makes for a great spot to sit as long as you have your food out already...." Read more

"...I also did find it convenient to use as a seat. It does take up room but you can put other items inside if empty space is present...." Read more

"...It was nice that it doubled as seat, but it does get a little uncomfortable to sit on for long periods so fold up a shirt or something to soften the..." Read more

25 customers mention21 positive4 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the kitchen. They mention that the locking detents are easy to press in at warmer temperatures, and the product is less cumbersome than the screws on the Garcia. It's easy to open, load, and wedge next to a log. The ridges make it easy to handle, and it has a tight but works well locking mechanism.

"...But it's a bit bigger and easier to use than the standard black bear canister -- and you don't need a tool to open it...." Read more

"...Just close it up and set it on the ground away from camp. Easy Peasy. Works as a chair, doing laundry by the stream, a little table. Very versatile...." Read more

"...The latching system is adequate, I could see where it might be a little difficult with cold fingers, but it is secure, just recommend using a tool..." Read more

"...All the same, it is easy to open, easy to load with its wide mouth, and lighter than I'd anticipated...." Read more

80 customers mention26 positive54 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of opening. Some mention that it's easy to open and close, with no coin required. However, others say that the lid prongs are very difficult to open in cold weather, and the top takes some practice to open.

"...It can be a little frustrating to open it if you're hands are cold or you're tired but its definitely sturdy...." Read more

"...a required bag to attached to the outside of your pack, readily available ease of access from a clear and wide opening container far make up for the..." Read more

"...Although the BearVault is a bit harder to open, overall the increased visibility and accessibility of the BearVault make it easier to deal with..." Read more

"...It is not the easiest way to open the container. I've used others than open with a twist of a screw or something...." Read more

66 customers mention34 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the kitchen storage container. Some mention it's fairly light weight and provides good access once the top is removed, while others say that it'll be a little heavy empty.

"...The size, weight, lack of a required bag to attached to the outside of your pack, readily available ease of access from a clear and wide opening..." Read more

"...Obviously it will last forever then you have it when its needed. Its bulky, id say very heavy at almost what, 4 pounds?..." Read more

"...Backpacking, Hunting, Fishing, Kayak and Canoe Trips | Large, Lightweight, Crush Resistant Outdoor Food Protection | Lockin]]" Read more

"...sheer bulk. This is probably a problem with all of these cylinders, but the BearVault seems especially big around...." Read more

44 customers mention23 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the size. Some mention it looks good, will fit on their pack, and is light and safe. However, others say that it's just too big and takes up so much room in their pack.

"...SO far not one has been found in my garden.This container is a good size and may be used with a partner so they can carry this or something..." Read more

"...Yeah heavy and takes up so much room in my pack. But it worked. Served its purpose and it was needed...." Read more

"...That being said, it fits in my backpack and I can put a lot of my little stuff into it--all of my food, toiletries, stove, jet boil, utensils,..." Read more

"...It does take up a pretty good amount of space so recommend buying the bear keg bag and straps. Really makes a difference...." Read more

BV500 Failure from waist-high drop in camp
5 Stars
BV500 Failure from waist-high drop in camp
I purchased my BV500 in July 2015 for a trip to the Olympic peninsula where bear canisters are required. I used it on only that until the weekend of 7/13/2018 when mn BV500 failed on the 1st night of a 3-day backpacking trip in the Gifford Pinchot wilderness north of Mt. St. Helens where bear canisters are also required. The entire top of the unit cracked off when it was accidentally dropped waist-high while in camp, making it unusable for its intended use. In my opinion, I cannot understand how a bear-resistant canister cannot withstand a simple drop while in camp and remain resistant to bears. Given the reputation of BearVault, the only reasonable conclusion that I can come to is that it was a freak occurrence on a unit that may not have been 100% up to BearVault's usual standards. I submitted a warranty claim and will update this review once I hear the result.8/1/2018 UPDATE: I submitted my warranty claim and was sent a mailing label so they could inspect the damage Bear Vault. What they discovered was that my unit did not meet their minimum specifications for wall thickness and should not have made it out of the factory. So, they are sending me a replacement unit. So, I am updating my review from one star to five stars. Great customer experience!!BearVault BV500 Bear Resistant Food Canister | For Extended Multi-Day Hikes, Backpacking, Hunting, Fishing, Kayak and Canoe Trips | Large, Lightweight, Crush Resistant Outdoor Food Protection | Lockin
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