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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BearVault BV450 Bear Resistant Food Canister, 440 Cubic Inch Capacity | for Weekend Hikers, Backpackers, and Campers

BearVault BV450 Bear Resistant Food Canister, 440 Cubic Inch Capacity | for Weekend Hikers, Backpackers, and Campers

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Brand
BearVault
Capacity
7.2 Liters
Colour
Transparent
Material
Polycarbonate
Material features
Food Grade

🔵7.2L transparent capacity

⚖️2.1 lbs ultra-lightweight

🛡️IGBC & SIBBG bear-tested

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Description

🛶 Secure your snacks, own the wild—because bears don’t RSVP.

SEE GRAB INSTANTLY - Wide, transparent blue design lets you spot your snacks in a snap—no more rummaging in the dark.
BEAR PROOF CONFIDENCE - IGBC & SIBBG certified to withstand 48 hours of bear testing—your food’s ultimate guardian.
CAMP READY MULTI TOOL - Tool-free snap lid for hassle-free access, plus doubles as a rugged camp stool—comfort meets convenience.
LIGHTWEIGHT POWERHOUSE - At just 2.1 lbs, carry 4 days of food without the bulk—perfect for solo or couples’ weekend treks.
PARK APPROVED ESSENTIAL - Approved by all major National Parks requiring bear canisters—your ticket to worry-free wilderness adventures.

The BearVault BV450 is a 7.2-liter, lightweight (2.1 lbs) bear-resistant food canister made from durable, BPA-free polycarbonate. Certified by top bear safety agencies and approved by all major National Parks, it features a transparent design for easy food identification, a tool-free snap lid, and doubles as a camp stool—ideal for weekend hikers, backpackers, and campers seeking reliable, hassle-free food storage in the wild.

Specifications

ASIN	B001V9HENU
Brand Name	BearVault
Capacity	7.2 Liters
Closure Type	Snap
Color	Transparent Blue
Container Shape	Round
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (902)
Global Trade Identification Number	00893554000080
Is the item dishwasher safe?	No
Is the item microwaveable?	No
Item Dimensions L x W x H	22.1L x 22.1W x 21.1H centimeters
Item Form	Round
Item Volume	7.2 Liters
Item Weight	2.1 Pounds
Lid Material	Polycarbonate
Manufacturer	BearVault
Material Features	Food Grade
Material Type	Polycarbonate (PC)
Material Type Free	BPA Free
Other Special Features of the Product	Durable
Package Quantity	1
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Recommended Uses For Product	Camping, Hiking, Trekking, Fishing, Hunting
Size	BV450
Specific Uses For Product	Camping, Hiking, Trekking, Fishing, Hunting
UPC	893554000080
Unit Count	1 Count

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