--- product_id: 4662799 title: "BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. BearVault is Bear Safe!" brand: "bearvault" price: "€ 241.32" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Bear Vault" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/4662799-bearvault-canister-for-backpacking-4-sizes-bv500-bv475-bv450-bv425 store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # Compact & lightweight 2.1 lbs Tool-free twist-lock lid Bear-resistant certified BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. BearVault is Bear Safe! **Brand:** bearvault **Price:** € 241.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧭 Secure your wilderness feast with BearVault—because your adventure deserves no compromises! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. BearVault is Bear Safe! by bearvault - **How much does it cost?** € 241.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/4662799-bearvault-canister-for-backpacking-4-sizes-bv500-bv475-bv450-bv425) ## Best For - bearvault enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bearvault brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Access:** Wide transparent opening with a tool-free twist-lock lid—grab your snacks fast, no fumbling required. - • **Spacious Yet Compact:** 7.2L capacity fits 3-4 days of food, perfect for solo or duo weekend trips without bulk. - • **Ultimate Bear Protection:** Tested & approved by IGBC & SIBBG for grizzly & black bears—your food’s fortress in the wild. - • **Durable & Multi-Functional:** Rugged polycarbonate build doubles as a camp stool—lightweight but tough for any adventure. - • **Park-Approved Peace of Mind:** Endorsed by Yosemite, Sequoia, Olympic & other National Parks—carry confidence everywhere you roam. ## Overview The BearVault BV450 Jaunt is a 7.2-liter, transparent, polycarbonate bear-resistant food canister designed for backpackers and campers. Weighing just 2.1 pounds, it offers a spacious yet compact solution for storing 3-4 days of food securely. Tested and approved by grizzly and black bear safety organizations, it features a tool-free twist-lock lid for easy access and doubles as a durable camp stool. Endorsed by major National Parks, it ensures compliance with bear-proof food storage regulations while enhancing your outdoor experience. ## Description desertcart.com : BearVault BV450 Jaunt Portable Bear Canister for Backpacking - Medium : Camping And Hiking Equipment : Sports & Outdoors Review: Very spacious - Very spacious and good use for bear country! Used this for a 2 night backpacking trip and it held several mountain house meals, ramen, canned goods, and other small scented items. Made sure to put it away from our campsite and nothing got to it. Only if I knew about these during my Yellowstone trip! Couldn’t recommend enough. Review: Great size for short trips - **Bonus tip on Opening** - The BV-425 is perfect for shorter backpacking trips. The size can easily store enough food for a weekend backpacking trip. Bear canisters play an important part in managing the wilderness and leaving no trace. I highly recommend. My scale weighed the canister at 27.45 oz or 778 grams. ** Bonus Tip on Opening ** This small size of this bear canister makes it the most difficult Bear Vault to open. When opening you need to both hold the bottom of the canister in place and rotate the lid. The small canister reduces the surface area and gripping area to hold onto while opening. Place the Bear Vault between your legs/knees to hold in place. Then take a plastic card (old credit card or used gift card) and place between the canister stopper and the lid nub. Position the card center with the lid nub. Then rotate the lid in a counterclockwise direction. This does take practice and sometimes the plastic card will fall out. I find holding the plastic card with one hand in position and rotating the lid works best for me. Practice is key. When the Bear Canister gets cold (normally in the mornings) you want to have this technique perfected. The cold temperature makes the lid more rigid and difficult to open. Good luck and happy trails! ## Features - Medium Size BV450 Jaunt: ideal bear canister for a weekend trip for 2, or a solo trip for a few days. Compact for smaller packs, yet roomy inside, the BV450 stores 3-4 days of camping food. - Clearly Find Your Food: Easily find your oatmeal, trail mix, and dinner. This wide opening, transparent bear resistant canister makes it simple to grab exactly what you need. - Easy to Use, Lightweight, Durable, Doubles as a Camp Stool: A tool-free lid means no fiddling or losing small parts. Rugged and impact resistant, yet the lightest weight for its volume. - Grizzly (IGBC) & Black Bear (SIBBG) Tested and approved as bear resistant food storage. In fact, a BearVault bear can survived 48 hours locked in a cage with two hungry black bears! - NPS and Agency Approved: Approved by all National Parks and National Forests with portable bear proof food storage requirements, including Yosemite, Sequoia Kings Canyon, and Olympic NPs. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001V9HENU | | Best Sellers Rank | #10,762 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #8 in Camping Bear Protection Products | | Brand Name | BearVault | | Capacity | 7.2 Liters | | Closure Type | Twist Lock | | Color | Transparent | | Container Shape | Round | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,216) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00893554000080 | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Is the item microwaveable? | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.7"L x 8.7"W x 8.3"H | | Item Form | Round | | Item Volume | 7.2 Liters | | Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds | | Lid Material | Polycarbonate | | Manufacturer | BearVault | | Material Features | Food Grade | | Material Type | Polycarbonate (PC) | | Material Type Free | BPA Free, Phthalate Free | | Other Special Features of the Product | Portable, water-resistant | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Product Care Instructions | machine wash | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hiking, Trekking, Fishing, Hunting | | Size | BV450 Jaunt M | | UPC | 893554000080 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BearVault - **Capacity:** 7.2 Liters - **Color:** Transparent - **Material:** Polycarbonate (PC) - **Material Feature:** Food Grade ## Images ![BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. BearVault is Bear Safe! - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GomEmxmCL.jpg) ![BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. BearVault is Bear Safe! - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6186nownLgL.jpg) ![BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. BearVault is Bear Safe! - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61j5VYnMvjL.jpg) ![BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. BearVault is Bear Safe! - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kOS7xVRvL.jpg) ![BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. BearVault is Bear Safe! - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QNq-NOdtL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: The lid for my canister is stuck, it won't turn at all. Can someone please offer advice?** A: Previous advice should be good to get it open. I recommend looking at the male threads, on the canister body not the lid, when you have it open. The seam where the two halves of the canister are molded together can be pronounced and I found scrapping it down with a knife so that it doesn't interfere with the lid helped tremendously. **Q: Why don't you ship to Alaska? We have 98% of the brown bears and 70% of the black bears in the US... and you don't ship to Alaska!** A: We do ship to Alaska, please purchase the item through out web site for shipping to Ak.http://www.omcgear.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bear+vault-BennettOMC Customer Service **Q: can the bears smell food through the can?** A: Yes, bears can smell through the canister. These are not air tight. Place this far away from where you are sleeping. I believe the manufacturer provides a recommended distance. Also bears can smell you. Dont worry black bears are not aggressive. The point of the can is to prevent bears from eating human food and developong an association between food and humans. You are not in any danger unless you are camping near grizzly bears. Grizzly Bears will kill you just for fun regardless of if you have food with you or not. Be **Q: Would someone please tell me the diameter of the opening? Thank you.** A: They must have changed the design because mine has an opening of 7-1/2" with an overall outside diameter of 8-3/4" and a height of 12-7/16" ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very spacious *by C***L on December 31, 2025* Very spacious and good use for bear country! Used this for a 2 night backpacking trip and it held several mountain house meals, ramen, canned goods, and other small scented items. Made sure to put it away from our campsite and nothing got to it. Only if I knew about these during my Yellowstone trip! Couldn’t recommend enough. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great size for short trips - **Bonus tip on Opening** *by J***S on May 8, 2024* The BV-425 is perfect for shorter backpacking trips. The size can easily store enough food for a weekend backpacking trip. Bear canisters play an important part in managing the wilderness and leaving no trace. I highly recommend. My scale weighed the canister at 27.45 oz or 778 grams. ** Bonus Tip on Opening ** This small size of this bear canister makes it the most difficult Bear Vault to open. When opening you need to both hold the bottom of the canister in place and rotate the lid. The small canister reduces the surface area and gripping area to hold onto while opening. Place the Bear Vault between your legs/knees to hold in place. Then take a plastic card (old credit card or used gift card) and place between the canister stopper and the lid nub. Position the card center with the lid nub. Then rotate the lid in a counterclockwise direction. This does take practice and sometimes the plastic card will fall out. I find holding the plastic card with one hand in position and rotating the lid works best for me. Practice is key. When the Bear Canister gets cold (normally in the mornings) you want to have this technique perfected. The cold temperature makes the lid more rigid and difficult to open. Good luck and happy trails! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Extended Backpacking Trips - Spacious and Reliable *by M***K on July 16, 2024* I recently used the BV475 on a 5-day backpacking trip, and overall, I am very pleased with its performance. This bear canister is large enough to accommodate my dietary needs, which include aiming for 3000 calories per day, roughly equating to a maximum of 2 lbs of food. When packed properly, the BV475 provided ample space to store all my meals, ensuring I could eat healthily throughout my adventure. Pros: - Spacious: The BV475's capacity is impressive, easily fitting enough food for an extended trip. With careful packing, I had no trouble fitting in all my meals. - Durable: The canister is sturdy and well-constructed, offering reliable protection against bears and other wildlife. - Ease of Use: The lid mechanism is straightforward, making it easy to open and close even in challenging conditions. - Visibility: The transparent design allows for quick identification of contents without needing to open the canister repeatedly. Cons: - Weight: Like most bear canisters, the BV475 adds some weight to your pack. However, the peace of mind it provides is well worth the extra pounds. - Size: While the size is great for longer trips, it might be a bit bulky for shorter outings or if space is a critical concern. Overall, the BV475 is an excellent investment for any serious backpacker. Its capacity and durability make it a reliable companion for ensuring your food stays safe and secure in the wilderness. I highly recommend it for anyone planning extended trips into bear country. ## Frequently Bought Together - BearVault Canister for Backpacking. 4 Sizes: BV500, BV475, BV450, BV425. Bear-Resistant Food Container for Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bikepacking. 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