Value priced bear proof cooler?

[JV3220]

What’s the best deal on a bear proof cooler that meets US Forest Service requirements? Don’t want to spend a fortune. Thanks


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[deerkiller]

ask the Forest Service ….. didn't they used to rent "bear proof" stuff ?

 

[MNBill]

My "Lifetime" cooler from Walmart has a sticker on it that says the cooler is grizzly "resistant". Don't know what that means. The cooler cost just under $100.00.

 

[deerkiller]

My "Lifetime" cooler from Walmart has a sticker on it that says the cooler is grizzly "resistant". Don't know what that means. The cooler cost just under $100.00.

most likely bear "resistant" is similar to "water resistant" … think "PROOF"

 

[come2elmo]

Don’t think they are” approved” pe se but rtic are pretty close to yeti.

 

[SoCalBoyDontKnow]

This is the list of Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) approved gear.

http://igbconline.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/190503_Certified_Products_List.pdf

 

[Rob5589]

This is the list of Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) approved gear.

Wow, had no idea something like that existed. Thanks for the info!

 

[nrh6.7]

FYI...Grizzly is having a pretty decent sale right now.

Grizzly Coolers

 

[deerhunt1988]

Wow, had no idea something like that existed. Thanks for the info!

Me neither.

In general, is it mainly USFS lands in grizzly habitat that require them?

Any black bear public lands require them?

 

[Mosby]

What’s the best deal on a bear proof cooler that meets US Forest Service requirements? Don’t want to spend a fortune. Thanks


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Walmart sells a couple of different brands that are IGBC approved. Costco I think also has one. Hard to find approved coolers less expensive than those unless you catch a killer deal somewhere.

Also, make sure it is locked if you leave it in camp. I used combination locks last year but I think I am switching back to keys. Can't see the dang numbers in the dark.

 

[Wmmichael20]

I second the lifetime coolers,I got 6 days of ice retention out of mine in the middle of August last year .

 

[*zap*]

Lifetime coolers are a good choice.

 

[Runningwater]

STP had some Cordova's not long ago. I picked one up and it was really nice and about $80 for the small 28 qt. I also have a big Grizzy and they are great as well especially when on sale.

 

[Buzby]

There’s always a ton of used yeti coolers on Facebook marketplace around me. While still not “cheap” they can be a great value. Most are hardly used.

 

[Akicita]

Outfitter 35 Cooler - IGBC Certification No. 5022 (Approval date 5/17/16) - You won't regret $190!

 

[camelcluch]

77qt lifetime is $142 on Walmart’s site.

 

[karaRobert]

I've been using Coleman as my each camping cooler. But thinking to get a new one as bear proof. I did a little research and found Outsunny 85 Quart Rotomolded as best quality coolers for bear proof.
It's around $200 at amazon.