--- product_id: 676686818 title: "BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500" brand: "bearvault" price: "£245.74" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Bear Vault" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/676686818-bearvault-bear-canister-black-full-size-bv500 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 **Brand:** bearvault **Price:** £245.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 by bearvault - **How much does it cost?** £245.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/676686818-bearvault-bear-canister-black-full-size-bv500) ## Best For - bearvault enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bearvault brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Bear Resistant Review: The difficulty with opening it is real - Just took my BearVault on a two-week trip down the John Muir Trail. First things first. This product was completely unnecessary, because there are only smallish black bears on the JMT. For some reason, the rangers insist that you carry a bulky, heavy bear canister to do a job that a well-hung bag would do just fine. Now that that is off my chest ... This product works exactly as advertised, with three major problems. 1) The reviews stating that it can be difficult to open on the trail are correct. I had dismissed these reports soon after my vault arrived, because I found it to be very easy to open .... at home. Turns out there is a big difference between opening one of these things at home and opening one on the trail with cold, dried-up hands. I found that I needed to have a small, strong stick of just the right dimensions on-hand, and even then it was a pain each time. 2) Use as a seat. It can be used as a seat, but it specifically says not to do this unless it is fully closed (to protect the threads I guess), and because of problem 1, I tried not to close it completely unless I really needed to. So it ended up being sat on much less than I would have liked. 3) sheer bulk. This is probably a problem with all of these cylinders, but the BearVault seems especially big around. There seems to be no good comfortable way to fit it in a standard backpack. If it is empty you can carry it on top easily enough, but when it is full of food this causes an enormous weight imbalance that I cannot tolerate. Same situation for strapping it to the outside. So down it goes in the bottom of my pack, but then, even with a well-padded waist belt, I was still getting painful pressure on the small of my back. I was able to compensate by stuffing some clothing articles in between, but this was an annoyance throughout the trip. So, for its primary mission, keeping out critters, I guess it did just fine, although I was unaware of any critters trying to get in. It does hold (with devoted cramming) at least 7-10 days of food for one person. But the other annoyances keep me from giving it a full 5 stars. Review: Not too hard to open, fits well in backpack - I used these for a canoe camping trip. I bought two of them for two people and a dog for a four day camping trip. Everything including dog food, our food, snacks, bug spray for us and the dog, sun screen, and medications all fit. We could have probably just done one for the two of us without the dog, so they have a decent amount of room. The locking lid is a little hard to figure out at first. I found it is easiest to push the locking piece down as you spin the lid toward it so that it is already down when the piece reaches the lock. The lock will also be stiff at first, and it will get easier with time. It is also relatively easy to clean. My fishing bait spilled in it, and I was able to wash it up and remove the odor of the synthetic bait. I would not use it for a stool though. It is durable enough, but it really isn’t comfortable to sit on, and I ended up sitting on the ground. I didn’t buy it to be a stool as its primary purpose though, so that’s okay. I can’t say how it would hold up with a bear. It seems durable, and based on the way bear barrels are certified using problem grizzlies from Yellowstone at a facility to test and certify them, I think it would do rather well with the black bears I have in this region. It is heavy to carry in a backpack, but I prefer that over hanging my food because its hard to find a good enough tree to follow regulations in the Boundary waters to secure the bag. The bear barrel follows all regulations and makes sure you aren’t accidentally feeding bears and other wildlife, causing them to become a problem and require removal. These bear barrels will make sure you are keeping you safe, other campers safe, and wildlife safe. I will buy again in the future if I need more for a larger group. I will also add that they do somewhat mask the odor of your food. I had gulp bait spill in it, and I couldn’t smell it until I opened it. Obviously a bear would likely still smell it, but at least it seems to dull the smell a little. ## Features - Bear Resistant ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0019LSGQE | | Brand | BearVault | | Brand Name | BearVault | | Capacity | 11.5 litres | | Closure Type | Twist Lock | | Colour | multicolour | | Container Shape | Cylindrical | | Container shape | Cylindrical | | Country of Publication | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 865 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00893554000097 | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Is the item microwaveable? | No | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Volume | 11.5 Litres | | Item Weight | 2.5 Pounds | | Other Special Features of the Product | Bear Resistant | | Product Care Instructions | Hand wash only. Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave. | | Recommended Uses For Product | Picnic, Take-Out | | Size | 11.5 liters | | Special Feature | Bear Resistant | | UPC | 893554000097 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BearVault - **Colour:** multicolour - **Capacity:** 11.5 litres - **Is Dishwasher Safe:** No - **Item Package Quantity:** 1 ## Images ![BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OCF-RHRCL.jpg) ![BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TpUpM6x8L.jpg) ![BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fyaZO7FFL.jpg) ![BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910IsvTv3hL.jpg) ![BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91RImQUl-UL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The difficulty with opening it is real *by H***X on 12 September 2018* Just took my BearVault on a two-week trip down the John Muir Trail. First things first. This product was completely unnecessary, because there are only smallish black bears on the JMT. For some reason, the rangers insist that you carry a bulky, heavy bear canister to do a job that a well-hung bag would do just fine. Now that that is off my chest ... This product works exactly as advertised, with three major problems. 1) The reviews stating that it can be difficult to open on the trail are correct. I had dismissed these reports soon after my vault arrived, because I found it to be very easy to open .... at home. Turns out there is a big difference between opening one of these things at home and opening one on the trail with cold, dried-up hands. I found that I needed to have a small, strong stick of just the right dimensions on-hand, and even then it was a pain each time. 2) Use as a seat. It can be used as a seat, but it specifically says not to do this unless it is fully closed (to protect the threads I guess), and because of problem 1, I tried not to close it completely unless I really needed to. So it ended up being sat on much less than I would have liked. 3) sheer bulk. This is probably a problem with all of these cylinders, but the BearVault seems especially big around. There seems to be no good comfortable way to fit it in a standard backpack. If it is empty you can carry it on top easily enough, but when it is full of food this causes an enormous weight imbalance that I cannot tolerate. Same situation for strapping it to the outside. So down it goes in the bottom of my pack, but then, even with a well-padded waist belt, I was still getting painful pressure on the small of my back. I was able to compensate by stuffing some clothing articles in between, but this was an annoyance throughout the trip. So, for its primary mission, keeping out critters, I guess it did just fine, although I was unaware of any critters trying to get in. It does hold (with devoted cramming) at least 7-10 days of food for one person. But the other annoyances keep me from giving it a full 5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not too hard to open, fits well in backpack *by J***E on 25 June 2025* I used these for a canoe camping trip. I bought two of them for two people and a dog for a four day camping trip. Everything including dog food, our food, snacks, bug spray for us and the dog, sun screen, and medications all fit. We could have probably just done one for the two of us without the dog, so they have a decent amount of room. The locking lid is a little hard to figure out at first. I found it is easiest to push the locking piece down as you spin the lid toward it so that it is already down when the piece reaches the lock. The lock will also be stiff at first, and it will get easier with time. It is also relatively easy to clean. My fishing bait spilled in it, and I was able to wash it up and remove the odor of the synthetic bait. I would not use it for a stool though. It is durable enough, but it really isn’t comfortable to sit on, and I ended up sitting on the ground. I didn’t buy it to be a stool as its primary purpose though, so that’s okay. I can’t say how it would hold up with a bear. It seems durable, and based on the way bear barrels are certified using problem grizzlies from Yellowstone at a facility to test and certify them, I think it would do rather well with the black bears I have in this region. It is heavy to carry in a backpack, but I prefer that over hanging my food because its hard to find a good enough tree to follow regulations in the Boundary waters to secure the bag. The bear barrel follows all regulations and makes sure you aren’t accidentally feeding bears and other wildlife, causing them to become a problem and require removal. These bear barrels will make sure you are keeping you safe, other campers safe, and wildlife safe. I will buy again in the future if I need more for a larger group. I will also add that they do somewhat mask the odor of your food. I had gulp bait spill in it, and I couldn’t smell it until I opened it. Obviously a bear would likely still smell it, but at least it seems to dull the smell a little. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bear Proof *by C***K on 9 May 2025* Bear proof for sure… the small one is a “bear” to open. Definitely worth it. ## 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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