At least most of the time, hard-sided canisters, like the BearVault BV500, protect food in the backcountry from bears and “mini bears” (mice, squirrels, gray jays, and other small scavenging animals).

The Bare Boxer bear canister is one of the lightest approved bear canisters with a decent carrying capacity and a secure seal. The BearVault canisters are among the most popular on the market with ...

BV ONE is the first adjustable bear canister built with a telescoping structure that expands when full and collapses as food is consumed. · GlobeNewswire Inc. Boulder, CO, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE ...

Is $95 a fair price for two pieces of plastic? During a recent web surfing session, I came across a flurry of strong-worded comments griping about the cost of bear canisters. The anger was directed ...

Two years ago, the USDA Forest Service’s Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) issued forest orders requiring the use of hard-sided bear canisters in Desolation ...

MISSOULA- With bears preparing for hibernation soon, hikers are encouraged to check their bear spray to make sure it works. Earlier this month, UDAP issued a recall of bear spray canisters sold at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo/REI Co-op) Bear canisters are essential when you’re hiking, backpacking, or otherwise traveling on foot through bear ...