Bottom Line The popular BearVault BV 500 is a lightweight bear canister that provides an excellent capacity-to-weight ratio, fits easily inside most packs, and features a flat lid that can double as a camp stool or table. Its transparent walls allow for easy viewing of contents, and the bumps and
Bottom Line The REI Traverse is a two-in-one bargain that solves the issue of needing a single bear canister for any trip length. Its modular design folds down and expands to two sizes, accommodating both 2-day and 5-day trips equally. This sturdy canister is secure enough to withstand the best
Bottom Line The BV450 Jaunt is a practical bear canister for solo hikers or couples on most trips. It combines a lightweight, compact design with reasonable security and capacity. Weighing just over two pounds, it easily holds three to four days of food, depending on how it’s packed. Its wide-mouth
Bottom Line The Bare Boxer Champ is one of the strongest and most secure bear canisters available, offering great value at a fair price. When you visit a ranger station to rent a bear canister, this is likely one of three options you’ll see. We’ve spent many nights with the Champ, most recently in
Bottom Line We tested the Grubcan Carbon 6.6 on a backpacking trip in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The lightweight, user-friendly design was a refreshing change from notoriously bulky bear canisters. The Grubcan Carbon series are some of the lightest bear cans on the market, yet they are
