Food storage

13 real models, each at the size named: what the planner uses, the listing as written, and where it comes from, under the typical item each is an example of. Then the 4 typical items the kit planner picks from, every one an estimate of a common model. Weigh your own.

Bear-resistant food bag 2

Ursack Major

Ursack

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Weight	7.6 oz
Packed	10 × 6.5 × 6.5 in, 5.4 L (the typical size)
Capacity	10.7 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	7.6 oz
Dimensions	12.5"x18"
Capacity	about 10.65 Liters (approx. 5 days of food for 1 person).

The listed 12.5 × 18 in is the bag laid flat; drawn at the typical packed size

Sources

Ursack: Ursack Major Bear-Proof Bag MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight, dimensions, capacity

Ursack Major XL

Ursack

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Weight	8.8 oz
Packed	10 × 6.5 × 6.5 in, 5.4 L (the typical size)
Capacity	15 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	8.8 oz
Dimensions	12.5"x22"
Capacity	about 15 Liters (approx. 7+ days of food for 1 person)

The listed 12.5 × 22 in is the bag laid flat; drawn at the typical packed size

Sources

Ursack: Ursack Major XL Bear-Proof Bag MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight, dimensions, capacity

Food hang kit: cord and sack 1

Zpacks Bear Bagging Kit (Large)

Zpacks

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Size drawn	Large
Weight	3.3 oz
Packed	6 × 4 × 4 in, 1.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	3.2 oz / 92 g
Total Weight of all components	Large: 3.4 ounces (92 grams) or Big: 3.1 ounces (85 grams)
Contents	50 feet of 2 mm Z-Line Slick cord: 1.7 ounces (48 grams)

A Large Dyneema food bag, a rock sack, a mini carabiner and 50 ft of 2 mm cord. Zpacks gives 92 g, shown as 3.2 oz by the price and 3.4 oz in the description; 92 g is 3.25 oz.
No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Zpacks: Bear Bagging Kit MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, contents

Food bag 1

Zpacks Large Food Bag

Zpacks

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Weight	1.3 oz
Packed	5 × 4 × 1 in, 0.3 L (the typical size)
Capacity	14 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	1.3 oz / 38 g
Full Dimensions	Full Dimensions: 11" wide by 6" deep by 13" tall (28 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm)
Volume	Volume: 850 cubic inches / 14 Liters

Empty, it folds flat; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Zpacks: Large Food Bag MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, dimensions, volume

Bear canisters 10

BV500-size bear canister

The typical canister the Gear list counts, unless the kit has a canister model

Used by the planner

Weight	41 oz (2 lb 9 oz)
Holds	11.5 L of food
Outside volume	12.4 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	2.5 lb \| 2 lbs 9 oz \| 1.16 kg
Interior volume (usable space)	3 Gal \| 700 cubic inches \| 11.5 L
Capacity	7 Days
Diameter	8.7 in \| 22.1cm
Height	12.7 in \| 32.3 cm

BearVault lists 2 lbs 9 oz and 700 cubic inches (11.5 L) of usable space, 8.7 in across and 12.7 in tall. The 12.4 L outside volume is that cylinder.

Sources

BearVault: BearVault BV500 — Journey MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight, volume, size

BearVault BV500 Journey

BearVault

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Weight	41 oz (2 lb 9 oz)
Packed	12.7 × 8.7 × 8.7 in, 12.4 L
Capacity	11.5 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	2.5 lb \| 2 lbs 9 oz \| 1.16 kg
Interior volume (usable space	3 Gal \| 700 cubic inches \| 11.5 L
Capacity	7 Days
Diameter	8.7 in \| 22.1cm
Height	12.7 in \| 32.3 cm

Sources

BearVault: BearVault BV500 — Journey MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight, volume, diameter, height

BearVault BV450 Jaunt

BearVault

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Weight	33 oz (2 lb 1 oz)
Packed	8.3 × 8.7 × 8.7 in, 8.1 L
Capacity	7.2 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	2.1 lb \| 2 lb 1 oz \| 940 g
Interior volume (usable space)	1.9 Gal \| 440 cubic inches \| 7.2 L
Capacity	3-4 days
Diameter	8.7 in \| 22.1 cm
Height	8.3 in \| 21.1 cm

Sources

BearVault: BearVault BV450 — Jaunt MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight, volume, diameter, height

BearVault BV475 Trek

BearVault

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Weight	36 oz (2 lb 4 oz)
Packed	10.5 × 8.7 × 8.7 in, 10.2 L
Capacity	9.3 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	2.25 lb \| 2 lb 4 oz \| 1.03 kg
Interior volume (usable space)	2.5 Gal \| 565 cubic inches \| 9.3 L
Capacity	5-6 days
Diameter	8.7 in \| 22.1 cm
Height	10.5 in \| 26.7 cm

Sources

BearVault: BearVault BV475 — Trek MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight, volume, diameter, height

BearVault BV425 Sprint

BearVault

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Weight	28 oz (1 lb 12 oz)
Packed	6 × 8.7 × 8.7 in, 5.8 L
Capacity	5 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	1.75 lb \| 1 lb 12 oz \| 800 g
Interior volume (usable space)	1.3 Gal \| 305 cubic inches \| 5 L
Capacity	1-2 days
Diameter	8.7 in \| 22.1 cm
Height	6 in \| 15.2 cm

For an overnight or two: it holds 5 L of food.

Sources

BearVault: BearVault BV425 — Sprint MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, volume, diameter, height

Counter Assault Bear Keg

Counter Assault

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Weight	58 oz (3 lb 10 oz)
Packed	13 × 9 × 9 in, 13.6 L
Capacity	11.7 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Capacity	Holds 716 cubic inches or 11.7 liters of food
Dimensions	Dimensions: 13" x 9"
Weight	Weight: 3 lbs 10oz

An opaque canister opened with a coin or screwdriver.

Sources

Counter Assault: Bear Keg Food Storage Container MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, volume, dimensions

Bearikade Weekender

Wild Ideas

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Weight	31 oz (1 lb 15 oz)
Packed	10.5 × 9 × 9 in, 11 L
Capacity	10.7 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Weighs just over 31 ounces
Volume	650 cubic inch volume
Size	9" diameter base by 10.5" length

A carbon-fiber canister. Holds food for up to 6 days for one. The volume is converted from the listed cubic inches. Wild Ideas lists a weight of "just over" the figure used.

Sources

Wild Ideas: The Weekender MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, volume, size

Bearikade Expedition

Wild Ideas

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Weight	36 oz (2 lb 4 oz)
Packed	14.5 × 9 × 9 in, 15.1 L
Capacity	14.8 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Weighs just over 36 ounces
Volume	900 cubic inch volume
Size	9" diameter base by 14.5" length

A carbon-fiber canister. Holds food for up to 12 days for one. The volume is converted from the listed cubic inches. Wild Ideas lists a weight of "just over" the figure used.

Sources

Wild Ideas: The Expedition MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, volume, size

Bearikade Blazer

Wild Ideas

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Weight	33 oz (2 lb 1 oz)
Packed	12 × 9 × 9 in, 12.5 L
Capacity	12.3 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Weighs just over 33 ounces
Volume	750 cubic inch volume
Size	9" diameter base by 12.0" length

A carbon-fiber canister. Holds food for up to 9 days for one. The volume is converted from the listed cubic inches. Wild Ideas lists a weight of "just over" the figure used.

Sources

Wild Ideas: The Blazer MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, volume, size

Bearikade Scout

Wild Ideas

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Weight	28 oz (1 lb 12 oz)
Packed	8 × 9 × 9 in, 8.3 L
Capacity	8.2 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Our lightest weight canister at 28 ounces, holds 500 cubic inches and is 8" tall.
Size	9" diameter base by 8" length

A carbon-fiber canister. The volume is converted from the listed cubic inches.

Sources

Wild Ideas: The Scout MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, volume, size

Typical items 4

What the kit planner, the gear browser and the flat lay start from. Packed volume comes from the packed size shown. Sleeping bags and quilts give the ISO 23537 lower limit and comfort ratings; pads give ASTM F3340 R-values.

Item	Weight	Packed	Basis
Bear-resistant food bag	8 oz	5.4 L, 10 × 6.5 × 6.5 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Food hang kit: cord and sack	4 oz	1.2 L, 6 × 4 × 4 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Odor-proof bags	1 oz	0.2 L, 6 × 5 × 0.4 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Food bag	1.5 oz	0.3 L, 5 × 4 × 1 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.