The Bear Vault BV500 Bear Resistant Food Canister is a super rugged transparent polycarbonate storage container that resists impacts without shattering. The lid has an innovative patented design that you can open and close without tools. The mouth is extra wide so it provides full access for loading and unloading and the transparent design allows easy identification of contents. The recessed guides in the side of the bottle keep tie down straps in place for easy attachment to your pack. Black Bear approved by SIBBG, Grizzy Bear approved by IGBC.

• Black Bear approved by SIBBG, Grizzy Bear approved by IGBC • 7 Days capacity • Built in tie down strap guides • Lid opens and closes without tools • Transparent polycarbonate housing resists impacts without shattering

Item#: 4369 Weight: 2 lbs. 9 oz. / 1.16 kg Capacity: 700 in3 / 11.5 L Dimensions: 8.7 in. dia. x 12.7 in. / 22.1 cm dia. x 32.3 cm Material(s): Polycarbonate Material(s): Polycarbonate

Part Number UPC BV500 0893554000097

Reviewer:	Martin	Rating:	5	Date:	05/18/2013
Review:	Works good so far, but I haven't had a bear try to open it yet.

Reviewer:	rp	Rating:	5	Date:	09/28/2012
Review:	Product was delivered promptly and in perfect shape. This was a flawless transaction.

Reviewer:	tnaluai	Rating:	4	Date:	09/13/2012
Review:	Tricky to get open practice before you head out to use it and the food has to be freeze dried to fit enough for 7 days plus all the other stuff. My family would rather go hungry than eat those Mountain House meals but between the vault and the bear wire it worked well. I like that you can see in the can without having to pull everything out.

Reviewer:	Avid Hiker	Rating:	5	Date:	09/08/2012
Review:	I bought the Bear Vault BV500 upon the recommendation of a friend who already owned one. I took my cannister into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for a five day, 50 mile backpack. The Bob is known for the Grizzly Bears that inhabit it, and I wanted an easier way to store my food. Fortunately, we didnt have any bear encounters, but it was nice to know we didnt have to hang our food all the time, and it made a great seat when needed. I like that it is clear and you can see the food in case you are looking for something in particular. The can is pretty easy to open, but a couple of cold mornings made it a little more challenging to make my fingers do what they were supposed to. All in all, a good product.