About US

We are a husband and wife backpacking duo. Holly’s been backpacking since she was 9, and Jim since he was 22. We created Grubcan out of desire for a bear resistant container that fits comfortably inside or outside backpacks and that opens easily without tools. Grubcan’s are handmade in our shop in Flagstaff (and we love visitors!). Jim’s been making airplane parts out of carbon fiber for 26 years, now he’s used his expertise to transform the bear-resistant container market.

Jim and Holly

Founders

What We Make

Buy 6.6L Kevlar/Carbon Fiber Bear-Resistant Containers

Made with a unique combination of Kevlar and Carbon fiber. Only weighs 1 lb. 12 oz. and yet strong enough to frustrate a 1000 lb. Grizzly! Your choice of colors.

Rent- 10L Bear-Resistant Container with Gravity Latch

The original Grubcan. Patented Gravity latch. Holds 5-7 days of food.

Rent Kevlar/Carbon Fiber Bear-Resistant Containers

Only weighs 1 lb. 12 oz. and yet strong enough to frustrate a 1000 lb. Grizzly! Approved for the AT.

Buy- 4.5L Carbon/Kevlar Grubcan

Made with a unique combination of Kevlar and Carbon fiber. Only weighs 1 lb. 7 oz. and yet strong enough to frustrate a 1000 lb. Grizzly! Your choice of colors.

Ah, Thanks!

The Best of the Best

I love that you can easily open the lid compared to other brands!! It also fits so well inside and outside of my pack! Forever a grubcan fan!!

Kim W

You Have gone Above and Beyond!

I received my new Carbon Fiber Grub Can today and I must say that I’m IMPRESSED!  I knew it would be good, but you have gone above and beyond!
Thanks to “Zane” for creating my Grub Can. Awesome job!  Love the subtle blue color and the orange rings will make it easy to find.
I can’t wait to get out on the trail and give it a try!
Thanks again!

Tom L

Perfect form factor

It’s easily the most convenient bear canister I have used. Instead of trying to put the old fat cans inside my pack, is so so great to strap it on like a tent. Lid mechanism is easy, and because it’s clear it’s great to locate where your specific items are as you are digging around.

Brian M.

Combo Lock is Genuis!

The Can arrived today (just a few minutes ago)
First thought…Sexy!
I think the “Combo Lock” is Genuis.

Chris

Super Light

  • I love that I can easily open the can while it was inside my pack without having to pull the whole thing out
  • Inside of the puzzle lock top has a little more space for filling the can all the way up

     

  • The carbon fiber can is super light, and the red/black combo is pretty sexy.

     

  • Carbon fiber can also fits perfectly on the outside of the packs with straps fitting right into the ribs to hold it nicely in place

Danielle C

Veterinarian

Thank you!

Just like you I have always hated the bearcans available to me. As a result I have always avoided buying them, as they were super heavy, hard to open, not fitting in my pack very well and fucking with my center of gravity. Lo and behold the easy to open vertical solution that fits in between my tent and my sleeping pad that I had been envisioning presented itself! Big enough for weeks on the trail! Thanks to you enterprising MF’s!!!

Kevin M.

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