Get the IGBC seal or get a standard cooler

The only bear-resistant coolers worth trusting are the ones certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC). “Bear-resistant” isn’t a marketing buzzword — it’s a specific test standard. Standard coolers, even heavy-duty ones, haven’t been tested against a grizzly trying to get your trout.

What makes an IGBC-certified cooler different is mostly the latches and hinges. Bears don’t bite through the walls; they pry at the lid and latch area. Certified coolers use reinforced,