Bear Vault BV500

BV500 Journey

The BV500-Journey is the gold standard for multi-day adventures, long distance hikers, and aspirational thru hikers. The largest and most spacious of BearVault canisters, BV500s have logged more miles than any other canister. Whether packing a few hearty meals for a group, or counting every ounce of calories to reach your goal, the BV500 is up for the journey, fitting 7 plus days of food.

• The Gold Standard for Multi-Day Adventures, long distance and thru hikes
  

• Pack a few hearty meals for a group, or maximize every ounce of calories for yourself
  

• Lowest weight to volume ratio of the BearVault family of cans
  

• Transparent so you can see and find your items
  

• Wide opening allows you to reach all the way in to find your tasty treats
  

• Screw-on Lid is intuitive and secure, and operates without tools
  

• Two clicks and it is closed: no need to overtighten
  

• Tool-free operation - no extras to take along
  

• Strap Guides allow it to be strapped on for less spacious packs
  

• Rounded Corners allow for smooth packing and removal
  

• Doubles as a camp stool, a luxury most backpackers leave behind
  

• Convenient and Quick - no need to waste time hanging a bear bag, risk not finding a good tree, or skip brushing your teeth with convenient ground-level storage
  

• Rugged and Durable: made of specialty polycarbonate and other resins used in bullet proof applications
  

• Specifically designed to be wide, round and slippery to reduce leverage points for bear jaws, claws and paws
  

• Tested and Certified by both the Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group and Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. 
  

• Approved Canister of Choice: BV500's have logged more miles than any other bear can, and is approved by all National Parks and Forests with bear proof canister regulations, and many state parks
  

• Fits about 7 days of food for most backpackers
  

Weight: 2 lb 9 oz | 2.5 lb | 1.16 kg

Interior volume (usable space): 700 cubic inches | 3 Gal | 11.5 L

Capacity: 7 days

Material: Specialty rugged polycarbonate and other durable resins

Dimensions: Diameter 8.7 in | 22.1 cm  x Height 12.7 in | 32.3 cm