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product_id: 676686818
title: "BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500"
brand: "bearvault"
price: "€ 382.71"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Bear Vault"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/676686818-bearvault-bear-canister-black-full-size-bv500
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# 11.5L spacious capacity Lightweight 2.5 lbs Bear-resistant tough shell BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500

**Brand:** bearvault
**Price:** € 382.71
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛶 Secure your adventure with BearVault — where safety meets smart design!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 by bearvault
- **How much does it cost?** € 382.71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/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

## Key Features

- • **Ultimate Bear Defense:** Engineered with a rugged polycarbonate shell to keep your food safe from bears and raccoons alike.
- • **Lightweight & Portable:** At just 2.5 pounds, it balances durability with easy carry for the modern outdoor professional.
- • **Clear Visibility Inside:** Translucent design lets you quickly locate your gear without the endless digging—time saved, stress avoided.
- • **Generous 11.5L Capacity:** Fits multi-day trip provisions effortlessly, perfect for two-person camping adventures.
- • **Multi-Functional Design:** Wide-mouth lid doubles as a stool or wash bucket, turning your bear canister into a versatile camp essential.

## Overview

The BearVault BV-500 is a premium bear-resistant food canister designed for serious outdoor enthusiasts. With an 11.5-liter capacity and a durable polycarbonate body, it offers superior protection against bears and raccoons while remaining lightweight at 2.5 pounds. Its translucent sides provide easy visibility of contents, and the wide-mouth lid enhances usability beyond food storage, making it an indispensable companion for multi-day camping and hiking trips.

## Description

BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 : desertcart.in: Pet Supplies

Review: ヒグマ対策として購入 - 幌尻登山で食事を持参するために、ヒグマ対策として購入。強度と安心感は期待通り。２泊２人用には少し大きかったかな？もうひとサイズ小さくても良かったです。
Review: BearVault anD Garcia comparison - I review these products from the point of view of a sea kayaker intending to use a bear resistant food container on the Inside Passage from Vancouver Island, BC to Glacier Bay, Alaska, where I have to interface with the containers twice a day for 90 days. I compared the Garcia Backpacker's Cache and the BearVault BV-500 because they're both top of the line, readily available, and they're the two that most long-range voyagers through bear country would likely consider. On the west coast, raccoons are as problematic as bears, and mice everywhere are equally frustrating. Both containers weigh essentially the same, about two and a half pounds, and both are approximately 8.75" in diameter and each about 12" long. The Garcia is the standard loaner/rental used in State and National Parks. It has a more pleasant shape than the BearVault but has only a 600 cu/in capacity, while the BearVault holds 700 cu/in. The BearVault has a screw lid, while the Garcia closes with twist latches. While some reviewers state that you need a coin or object to open the lid latches on the Garcia, on mine I need only my fingernail, and I easily could open the lid without a tool of any kind. It's a matter of reasoned technique that becomes easier over time. I compared the Garcia Backpacker's Cache and the BearVault BV-500 side by side for several days and ultimately chose the BearVault over the Garcia because (1) it has a greater carrying capacity for the same weight, (2) because it's made from clear (bluish) polycarbonate that you can see through (and which light can enter through) and because the lid opening is significantly larger. Neither container is claimed to be odorproof or waterproof, however the BearVault seems more waterproof from ordinary rain than the Garcia. Both units require use of some kind of odor-proof plastic bag inside, such as a 12" by 20" Opsak, and the bags are easier to put into and remove from the BearVault (because the opening is larger) than the Garcia. Although the Garcia seems easier to fit into a backpack or kayak compartment hatch because it is less angular, the BearVault was my choice because light enters the container through the translucent sides and bottom, and it is easier to see inside than the Garcia, so things are easier to find. A bear or raccoon can see inside too, but seeing won't get him the food, and I'd rather avoid the frustration of continuously digging for things I can't see. Although the BearVault is a bit harder to open, overall the increased visibility and accessibility of the BearVault make it easier to deal with than the Garcia. I covered my BearVault with disks of black reflective tape to obscure some of the contents and make it more stealthy, as well as to make it easier to find at night with a headlamp. The reflective tape stickers still let in enough light to see the interior. It's probably a small consideration, but I liked that the BearVault lid was large enough to put things in (contents being emptied from the vault) to keep them off the ground, and that the BearVault had a broader lid to sit upon as a stool. On a long trip I can easily envision using the wide mouth BearVault as a bucket to wash clothes, which would be more difficult with the Garcia due to the narrower mouth of the container. I think both containers are really nice products and the ultimate choice is one of aesthetic and personal preference. Aesthetically, the Garcia was my favorite. One think is certain: On long trips through bear and raccoon country, walking a bear canister 100 yards downwind of camp (and stashing it on the ground) is less difficult and time consuming than rigging drysacks to hang food in, especially where vegetation is dense and good tree branches are scare. Hanging food properly is daily drudgery, and the task gets old really fast.

## Features

- Bear Resistant

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0019LSGQE |
| Brand | BearVault |
| Brand Name | BearVault |
| Capacity | 11.5 Liters |
| Closure Type | Twist Lock |
| Colour | multicolour |
| Container Shape | Cylindrical |
| Container shape | Cylindrical |
| Country of Publication | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 877 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

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![BearVault Bear Canister Black Full Size - BV500 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fyaZO7FFL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ヒグマ対策として購入
*by た***し on 1 June 2026*

幌尻登山で食事を持参するために、ヒグマ対策として購入。強度と安心感は期待通り。２泊２人用には少し大きかったかな？もうひとサイズ小さくても良かったです。

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BearVault anD Garcia comparison
*by S***O on 3 February 2015*

I review these products from the point of view of a sea kayaker intending to use a bear resistant food container on the Inside Passage from Vancouver Island, BC to Glacier Bay, Alaska, where I have to interface with the containers twice a day for 90 days. I compared the Garcia Backpacker's Cache and the BearVault BV-500 because they're both top of the line, readily available, and they're the two that most long-range voyagers through bear country would likely consider. On the west coast, raccoons are as problematic as bears, and mice everywhere are equally frustrating. Both containers weigh essentially the same, about two and a half pounds, and both are approximately 8.75" in diameter and each about 12" long. The Garcia is the standard loaner/rental used in State and National Parks. It has a more pleasant shape than the BearVault but has only a 600 cu/in capacity, while the BearVault holds 700 cu/in. The BearVault has a screw lid, while the Garcia closes with twist latches. While some reviewers state that you need a coin or object to open the lid latches on the Garcia, on mine I need only my fingernail, and I easily could open the lid without a tool of any kind. It's a matter of reasoned technique that becomes easier over time. I compared the Garcia Backpacker's Cache and the BearVault BV-500 side by side for several days and ultimately chose the BearVault over the Garcia because (1) it has a greater carrying capacity for the same weight, (2) because it's made from clear (bluish) polycarbonate that you can see through (and which light can enter through) and because the lid opening is significantly larger. Neither container is claimed to be odorproof or waterproof, however the BearVault seems more waterproof from ordinary rain than the Garcia. Both units require use of some kind of odor-proof plastic bag inside, such as a 12" by 20" Opsak, and the bags are easier to put into and remove from the BearVault (because the opening is larger) than the Garcia. Although the Garcia seems easier to fit into a backpack or kayak compartment hatch because it is less angular, the BearVault was my choice because light enters the container through the translucent sides and bottom, and it is easier to see inside than the Garcia, so things are easier to find. A bear or raccoon can see inside too, but seeing won't get him the food, and I'd rather avoid the frustration of continuously digging for things I can't see. Although the BearVault is a bit harder to open, overall the increased visibility and accessibility of the BearVault make it easier to deal with than the Garcia. I covered my BearVault with disks of black reflective tape to obscure some of the contents and make it more stealthy, as well as to make it easier to find at night with a headlamp. The reflective tape stickers still let in enough light to see the interior. It's probably a small consideration, but I liked that the BearVault lid was large enough to put things in (contents being emptied from the vault) to keep them off the ground, and that the BearVault had a broader lid to sit upon as a stool. On a long trip I can easily envision using the wide mouth BearVault as a bucket to wash clothes, which would be more difficult with the Garcia due to the narrower mouth of the container. I think both containers are really nice products and the ultimate choice is one of aesthetic and personal preference. Aesthetically, the Garcia was my favorite. One think is certain: On long trips through bear and raccoon country, walking a bear canister 100 yards downwind of camp (and stashing it on the ground) is less difficult and time consuming than rigging drysacks to hang food in, especially where vegetation is dense and good tree branches are scare. Hanging food properly is daily drudgery, and the task gets old really fast.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ safe food
*by G***E on 11 August 2026*

great condition

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