The BV500 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.

• Specifically designed to be wide, round and slippery to reduce leverage points for entry from bear jaws, claws and paws
• Weight is low and volume is high, thanks to the durable, polycarbonate construction
• Transparent canister is easy to see into and doesn’t require you to empty the contents of the container to find specific items
• Wide opening allows you to reach all the way in to find your tasty treats
• Screw-on lid is intuitive and secure, and doesn’t require extra tools to operate; no need to overtighten
• Strap guides aid in strapping and packing canister to your preference; an ideal place for your can is inside your pack just above your sleeping bag
• Rounded corners allow for smooth packing and removal
• Container doubles as a camp stool, a luxury most backpackers leave behind; close lid fully when using as a stool to preserve the screw-top threads
• This BearVault model has approval from both the Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group and Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee
• Fits about 7 days of food for one person
• Material: Specialty rugged polycarbonate and other durable resins
• Interior volume (usable space): 3 Gal | 700 cubic inches |11.5 L
• Diameter: 8.7 in | 22.1 cm
• Height: 12.7 in | 32.3 cm
• Weight: 2.5 lb | 2 lbs 9 oz | 1.16 kg

*WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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