Bear Canisters are required in most of the Western National Parks and National Forests. Each place establishes their own criteria as to what is acceptable. In checking with many of our Parks and Forests, the Backpackers’ Cache, Model 812, was accepted everywhere. This is a very heavy-duty plastic canister which measures 9” diameter; this is too large for most bears to get into their jaws. The heavy-duty plastic is too strong to be crushed by most bears. The precise specifications of this “Bear Resistant Food Container” are 8.8” diameter and 12” in length. It weighs 2.7 pounds. To the best of my research, we have the lowest price anywhere; only $59.00. Do not try going into bear territory without one of these; the Rangers will either turn you away or make you buy one for as much as $109. We ship Nationwide at actual shipping costs; no handling fee or mark-up. We accept PayPal, M/C, or Visa for items shipped. We are consistently the lowest price !