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

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

🧳7.2L capacity - 4 days of food

🪑Doubles as a durable camp stool

🛡️IGBC & SIBBG bear-tested ruggedness

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Description

🛡️ Secure your snacks, conquer the wild, and never compromise on adventure.

NO FUSS ACCESS - Tool-free snap lid means no fiddling, no lost parts—just quick, secure storage on the go.
CAMP COMFORT UPGRADE - Rugged enough to withstand impact and doubles as a sturdy camp stool—because every seat counts.
SEE GRAB INSTANTLY - Transparent wide-mouth design lets you find your trail mix or oatmeal without the guesswork.
PACK SMART TREK LIGHT - Lightest canister in its class, perfect for solo or couples weekend adventures.
BEAR PROOF PEACE OF MIND - Certified by top bear agencies, surviving 48 hours locked with hungry bears—your food’s ultimate bodyguard.

The BearVault BV450 is a 7.2-liter, lightweight, and transparent bear-resistant food canister designed for weekend hikers and solo backpackers. Approved by major National Parks and tested by the IGBC and SIBBG, it offers airtight, durable storage with a tool-free snap lid. Its rugged polycarbonate build doubles as a camp stool, making it an essential, multi-functional companion for safe and convenient outdoor food storage.

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 (905)
Food Storage Container Airtightness	Airtight
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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