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Camping in grizzly country means food storage is not optional gear, it is required gear — a bear that gets a food reward once will keep coming back, which is bad for you and eventually fatal for the bear. Certified bear-resistant storage protects both.
YETI Tundra: certified cooler that doubles as bear-resistant storage
YETI’s Tundra line is IGBC-certified bear-resistant when properly locked, meaning it does double duty as your regular camp cooler and your food security — one less separate piece of gear to pack.
- The YETI Tundra 35 is portable enough for one person to haul while still having an impressive carrying capacity of up to 20 can…
- Will keep your ice… well ice thanks to up to 3 inches of Permafrost Insulation and an extra thick Fat Wall design is certified…
- The Rot molded Construction makes the Tundra armored to the core and virtually indestructible so wherever you decide to take it…
BearVault: purpose-built canisters for backpacking
BearVault’s BV500 is a lighter, purpose-built canister designed for backpacking rather than car camping — no cooler bulk, just certified food security, which matters once you are carrying everything on your back into the backcountry.
- Every ounce matters! The BV500 excels as a high volume, lightweight bear barrel for backpacking. The most spacious choice of be…
- Clear and easy to use: Easily find your breakfast. Transparent sides and a wide opening make it easy to find. Tool-free, with r…
- Tested and Approved: Grizzly (IGBC) and Black Bear (SIBBG) certified bear resistant container. Keep your food and scented items…
Grizzly Coolers: rotomolded and built for repeated abuse
Grizzly’s rotomolded coolers are built heavier-duty than most competitors, aimed at hunters and campers who need something that survives years of truck-bed abuse in addition to the certified bear resistance.
- ALL-TERRAIN WHEELS FOR EASY TRANSPORT – Heavy-duty wheels roll smoothly over grass, gravel, pavement, and rough terrain so you…
- STAY-OPEN LID + BUILT-IN BOTTLE OPENER – Lid-assist design keeps the cooler open for hands-free access, while the integrated bo…
- DURABLE TELESCOPING HANDLE – Tough-built handle extends and locks securely, built to withstand repeated use on every trip and a…
Certification alone is not enough — actually lock the cooler correctly and store it away from your tent, not just inside the truck bed next to camp.