You may have seen the statement “We Make the Lightest Grizzly Tested Bear Canisters” on BearVault packaging.
For purposes of this statement:
- “Grizzly Tested” refers to products included on the current Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) Bear-Resistant Products List. Only products appearing on this list at the time of evaluation are considered. Products not listed are excluded from comparison.
- “Lightest” is defined as the lowest ratio of total product weight to usable internal volume (weight-to-volume ratio). Comparisons are based on this efficiency metric rather than absolute weight alone. For example, a larger-capacity container may be considered “lighter” than a smaller one if it provides greater volume per unit of weight.
- “We Make the” refers exclusively to products manufactured and sold under the BearVault brand. Within this product line, the claim applies to the model with the most favorable weight-to-volume ratio, including The BV ONE at the time of evaluation.
- All measurements and comparisons are based on internal testing and publicly available specifications as of January 1, 2026. Product specifications, third-party listings, and market offerings may change over time.
This statement is a comparative claim based on defined criteria and available data at the time of evaluation and is subject to revision without notice.

