The lid for my canister is stuck, it won't turn at all. Can someone please offer advice?

Previous advice should be good to get it open. I recommend looking at the male threads, on the canister body not the lid, when you have it open. The seam where the two halves of the canister are molded together can be pronounced and I found scrapping it down with a knife so that it doesn't interfere with the lid helped tremendously.

Why don't you ship to Alaska? We have 98% of the brown bears and 70% of the black bears in the US... and you don't ship to Alaska!

We do ship to Alaska, please purchase the item through out web site for shipping to Ak.http://www.omcgear.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bear+vault-BennettOMC Customer Service

can the bears smell food through the can?

Yes, bears can smell through the canister. These are not air tight. Place this far away from where you are sleeping. I believe the manufacturer provides a recommended distance. Also bears can smell you. Dont worry black bears are not aggressive. The point of the can is to prevent bears from eating human food and developong an association between food and humans. You are not in any danger unless you are camping near grizzly bears. Grizzly Bears will kill you just for fun regardless of if you have food with you or not. Be

Would someone please tell me the diameter of the opening? Thank you.

They must have changed the design because mine has an opening of 7-1/2" with an overall outside diameter of 8-3/4" and a height of 12-7/16"

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BV450-Jaunt

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Brand
BearVault
Capacity
7.2 liters
Color
Transparent
Material
Polycarbonate
Material Feature
Food Grade

🎒7.2L capacity fits 3-4 days of food

⚖️Lightweight 2.1 lbs with rugged polycarbonate

🛡️IGBC & SIBBG bear-resistant certified

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Description

🛡️ Secure your snacks, own the wild—because bears don’t RSVP!

EFFORTLESS ACCESS - Wide transparent opening for quick, no-fuss food retrieval 👀
BUILT FOR ADVENTURE - Lightweight and durable polycarbonate doubles as a camp stool ⚖️
BEAR RESISTANT ARMOR - Tested tough—survived 48 hours locked with hungry bears 🐻
SPACIOUS YET COMPACT - 7.2L capacity fits a weekend’s worth of food without bulk 🎒
PARK APPROVED PROTECTION - NPS & National Forest approved for worry-free wilderness trips 🏞️

The BearVault BV450 Jaunt is a transparent, 7.2-liter bear-resistant food canister crafted from lightweight, durable polycarbonate. Approved by National Parks and tested by IGBC and SIBBG, it offers airtight, easy-access storage ideal for solo or duo weekend backpacking trips. Its rugged design doubles as a camp stool, combining safety and convenience for serious outdoor enthusiasts.

Specifications

ASIN	B001V9HENU
Best Sellers Rank	#7,475 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #6 in Camping Bear Protection Products
Brand	BearVault
Brand Name	BearVault
Capacity	7.2 liters
Closure Type	Twist Lock
Color	Transparent
Container Shape	Round
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 2,272 Reviews
Food Storage Container Airtightness	Airtight
Global Trade Identification Number	00893554000080
Item Dimensions L x W x H	8.7"L x 8.7"W x 8.3"H
Item Form	Round
Item Volume	7.2 liters
Item Weight	2.1 pounds
Lid Material	Polycarbonate
Manufacturer	BearVault
Material	Polycarbonate (PC)
Material Feature	Food Grade, Shatter Resistant
Material Features	Food Grade, Shatter Resistant
Material Type	Polycarbonate (PC)
Material Type Free	BPA Free, Phthalate Free
Other Special Features of the Product	Portable, water-resistant
Package Quantity	1
Product Care Instructions	machine wash
Product Dimensions	8.7"L x 8.7"W x 8.3"H
Recommended Uses For Product	Camping, Hiking, Trekking, Fishing, Hunting
Size	BV450 Jaunt M
UPC	893554000080
Unit Count	1 Count

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