BearVault

     Much of North America is home to Grizzly Bears and Black Bears.  We all have a responsibility to protect these incredible creatures and the wild spaces where they live. This starts with properly storing your food so that bears can live naturally and your trip stays safe and fun!

     In addition to the many parks, forests, and trails that mandate the use of bear resistant food storage, we recommend carrying your BearVault in all places inhabited by bears.

     You may be planning a trip within the United States’ 154 National Forests, 803 federally managed wilderness areas, 74 state wilderness areas, or one of many other wild places to recreate. Locations like Colorado’s Maroon Bells, Desolation Wilderness, parts of Pisgah National Forest, and New York’s Adirondacks require the use of bear resistant containers. It is important to carefully research the local regulations for proper food storage in each place you plan to visit. 

Still unsure? Just do the right thing and carry your BearVault!
 
     The areas that legally require that you carry a bear canister only scratch the surface of many more places that strongly recommend bear canisters or simply are home to bears. Truly respecting wildlife means integrating proper food storage into your packing plan all the time. Take a look at the map of bear habitat in North America. Does your hike enter bear country? If so, you can do the right thing and carry a BearVault. Even beyond bear habitat, other areas are home to critters and creatures who may take interest in your food and scented items. As a wilderness user, you have a responsibility to all these creatures. Carrying a bear canister is a great way to protect the places we all love.