I noticed that the bear canister is airtight. Is it also waterproof? Is it any good for buying a cache? — 4 Answers

by Lightz1, from UT, United States Asked on March 24, 2013

Name BearVault BV500 Journey Bear Resistant Food Canister
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Answered by Backpacker D, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on March 25, 2013

It is certainly airtight, and I doubt water would get inside. It does not have an o-ring, so I wouldn't submerge the thing, but you could certainly make an o-ring if you needed to.

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Answered by Sheree, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on July 07, 2021

Yes, this bear canister is waterproof.

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Answered by Anonymous, guest, from UT, United States, on July 01, 2013

Be advised - the Bear Vault is NOT airtight, and it is NOT waterproof! Those who state that it is are incorrect. There is no O-ring to seal the lid. It is plastic on plastic. Bears CAN find the Bear Vault by smelling your food inside. To help avoid this, place an odor proof bag inside and seal it well. That's what I do. Also, the design of the lid makes it rain tight provided the container remains upright. However if you submerge it, water WILL get inside. It is a good product because of the bear resistant closure, but to be extra safe make sure to use an odor proof bag - not a standard Ziploc or Baggie, but a true odor proof bag designed to meet ASTM standards for air permeability.

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Answered by Anonymous, guest, from UT, United States, on March 25, 2013

The product description says this product is rain proof, so it is probably good for burying something.

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