Counter Assault Bear Keg Food Storage Container Yellow
Counter Assault
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Best for tall canister
Amazon rating
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Based on 2 trusted sources
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Counter Assault Bear Keg occupies a niche as the tall, narrow alternative to the squat ABS canisters. cleverhiker.com (high-trust) praised the bright yellow finish for visibility and the smooth round-edged body for being un-grippable by bears, and rei.com's product write-up emphasizes the three stainless-steel locks that open with a coin or screwdriver but resist paws. The shape — taller and skinnier than a BearVault or Garcia — packs differently and some backpackers prefer it for vertical-load packs.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust cleverhiker.com gives a positive verdict on construction and bear-resistance
- IGBC approved and accepted in most national parks
- Tall narrow shape suits some pack-loading styles
- Bright yellow body is easy to spot in camp, per multiple reviewers
Where it falls short
- r/backpacking notes it's over a pound heavier than a BearVault of similar volume
- Requires a coin or screwdriver to open — slower than tool-free competitors
- Capacity is tight for two or more people, per keepcoolconsulting.com
- Less widely stocked at retail than BearVault or Garcia options
Across the reviewers we read, the Counter Assault Bear Keg occupies a niche as the tall, narrow alternative to the squat ABS canisters. cleverhiker.com (high-trust) praised the bright yellow finish for visibility and the smooth round-edged body for being un-grippable by bears, and rei.com's product write-up emphasizes the three stainless-steel locks that open with a coin or screwdriver but resist paws. The shape — taller and skinnier than a BearVault or Garcia — packs differently and some backpackers prefer it for vertical-load packs.
The most direct comparison comes from r/backpacking, where a high-upvoted thread points out that for similar volume (BV500: 700 cu in, Keg: 716 cu in) the BearVault is over a pound lighter and opens without tools. That's the central knock the community surfaces. keepcoolconsulting.com adds that capacity is genuinely tight for groups — suitable for one person for a few days but stretched for two.
IGBC-approved and accepted in most jurisdictions, with a 4.6/162 Amazon profile, it's a credible pick for solo backpackers who want a tall canister shape, but the consensus is it's outclassed on weight and ease of use by newer designs.
- Protects your food and protects the bears
- Mandatory in many National Parks
- 716 cubic inches of storage
- Approved by the IGBC and the SIBBG
- Durable and easy to carry
The BearVault lid is designed to operate without tools, unlike the Keg. For similar volume (BV500: 700 cu in, Keg: 716 cu in) the Bearvault is over a pound ...
Have used them both. I think they all work fine. The bears know they can't get into them and generally leave them alone. The more important ...
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