Reviewer:

Dan

Rating:

5

Date:

5/6/2013

Review:

Currently, this bear can is allowed for hiking in Yosemite NP, where a bear can is mandatory to get the permission. This bear can has a very good weight to space ratio and is affordable. It's easy to open with the right technique. It's low weight is only beaten by carbon fiber reinforced bear cans that cost $200 and more. Great product.

Reviewer:

Paul

Rating:

4

Date:

4/17/2013

Review:

A sturdy container, and easily holds several days of food plus other odorous items. Fits nicely in my 3800cu pack. I like that I can see through it. Definitely hard to open, but I don't view this a negative; I simply use the back of my knife to press on the latch. I had a chance to try one that had been used for awhile and it was much easier to open. I think the locking mechanism may loosen up over time. Makes an OK seat. ACK had the best price I found. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the BV450, although I wish I didn't need a canister at all.

Reviewer:

Mike

Rating:

4

Date:

10/21/2012

Review:

I took the Bear Vault BV450 to some freezing weather in the John Muir Wilderness of California. I found it a little harder to open than back home, most likely because my hands were cold and sensitive. I solved this problem by using the handle of my pocket knife to push in on the lid. Has not yet been tested with a bear, thank goodness, but it served quite good as a chair. Im happy with it.

Reviewer:

cook

Rating:

5

Date:

8/21/2012

Review:

Prompt service. Product exactly as described.

Reviewer:

Sue

Rating:

5

Date:

8/13/2012

Review:

easy to use

Reviewer:

gonekayaking247

Rating:

3

Date:

9/2/2011

Review:

It is true, it is difficult to open the Bear Vault 450 I found that after a couple of days the plastic tabs eased and opening the canister did get easier r maybe my technique got better. I used this for a Kayak trip on the Washington coast and it fit perfectly through my 8" hatches. My only gripe is that they are not waterproof. Had one guy get a leak in his compartment and the canister was turned on its side in the compartment and everything inside was soaked! Make sure to store in the upright position.

Reviewer:

rjbarajas74@gmail.com

Rating:

3

Date:

4/7/2011

Review:

still not sure about this bear container!

Reviewer:

Jan

Rating:

2

Date:

3/30/2011

Review:

Read that this item is difficult to open but decided to try it anyway. I absolutely cannot open it without a pry (like a screwdriver). My husband is able to open it, but this means he is a mandatory accessory when it's dinner time. If you don't have the hand strength of a large man, don't get a Bear Vault.