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Bear Vault BV500 Bear Resistant Food Canister
Just wondering if anyone knows the real answer, but I heard &...
By Deaners
Ranked #1210 - Cookware
July 1, 2009
Just wondering if anyone knows the real answer, but I heard & read that the BV500 isn't approved for the Grand Tetons yet. That seems weird if the BV400 is approved and the BV500 is pretty much identical. Thanks
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By Josh Coady
Ranked #253 - Cookware
September 15, 2011
According to http://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/bears_bc.htm "GrandTetonNationalPark’s new canister requirement program will authorize the use of any of these and any canisters approved by IGBC." and the BV500 is on the IGBC approved list: http://www.igbconline.org/BEAR_RESISTANT_Oct2010.pdf
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By Jesse Lind
Ranked #551 - Cookware
December 28, 2009
I would imagine the National Park Service hasn't updated their website to include the BV500. It doesn't make sense unless the BV500 has a design change rendering it less effective. Easier fix: call National Park Service in GTNP to be sure.
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By Methusela
Ranked #901 - Cookware
July 28, 2009
Not approved. http://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/bears_bc.htm
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