Doctrine // the why
MissionOpen Decision #4 unresolved. Ursack Major XL = lighter, packable, accepted in most (not all) regulated areas. BV500 = universal compliance, bulkier, rigid. Pick based on destination class. Either way: kitchen ≥ 100 yd downwind of shelter. Food-storage container ≥ 100 yd from shelter, downwind, ideally 10 ft off ground.
Capability Redundancy // two is one, one is none
Lighter / packable
Ursack Major XL · 15L · ~$130
Universal compliance
BearVault BV500 · ~12L · ~$95
Contents // 3 items
| Item | Qty | |
|---|---|---|
| Bear-resistant container | ||
| Ursack Major XL · 15L · primary | 1 | |
| Or: BearVault BV500 · 12L · alternate | 1 | |
| Inside the container | ||
| Food rotation dry bag · M-FOOD 3D + Opsak liner | 1 | |
Refill Triggers // what makes you restock
- Trip to bear countryVerify destination regulations. Some areas require canister-only (Sierra Nevada, Adirondacks).
- Container damagedReplace before next trip. Compromised containers fail compliance.
- Decision #4 resolvedUpdate this page. Single canonical container per AO class.
Service Log // chronological
- 2026-04-26Built v1.0 baseline · Decision #4 still Open — MJR
- — · — awaiting next entry