BearVault’s BV ONE™ Earns “Best New Product” Award from Fat Man Little Trail

April 23, 2026

Boulder, CO | April 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – BearVault’s BV ONE™ Adjustable Bear Canister has taken home “Best New Product” honors from Fat Man Little Trail’s annual Fatty Awards — the first bear canister to shrink with your trip, eliminating the dead space traditional canisters leave behind.

Early Recognition by a Trusted Voice in the Hiking Community

The Fatty Awards are presented at outdoor trade shows by Greg Sakowicz, founder of Fat Man Little Trail. Awards span categories including Best New Product, Most Innovative Product, Best Presentation, and Overall Best Brand, selected by Sakowicz with input from fellow reviewers at fatmanlittletrail.com.

Fat Man Little Trail was built to encourage unlikely hikers to get outside and experience the physical and mental health benefits of hiking. The site features trail reviews from an average hiker’s perspective, gear reviews, a getting-started guide, and spotlights on locally owned restaurants near trailheads. Sakowicz also writes Fatman Ramblings, a blog about life outdoors as an overweight and middle-aged hiker.

The award was presented by Sakowicz at the Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA) show, ahead of BearVault’s official launch. — an early signal that the product is resonating with the people who matter most: real hikers who care about what goes in their pack.

“When I saw the BV ONE at the OMA show, I knew we had a winner — it will change backpackers’ trips for the better.”

— Greg Sakowicz, Fat Man Little Trail

Meaningful Evolution in a Long-Standing Gear Category

Bear canisters have always been built to do one job: keep food safe. The BV ONE™ does that, and then some. Its telescoping design compresses as food is consumed, so the canister adapts to your trip rather than the other way around, improving pack space and reducing bulk when you want it most.

Key features include:

• Adjustable size that adapts to your trip length
• Easy-open, soft-touch buttons for quick access
• Center access design for better organization
• Improved weight-to-volume efficiency vs. traditional canisters
• IGBC-certified bear resistance (#255500)

The BV ONE™ Adjustable Bear Canister is available for preorder, with shipping expected to begin in late April: bearvault.com/product/bv-one.

About BearVault

Founded in 2001, BearVault designs innovative bear-resistant food storage canisters trusted by backpackers, thru-hikers, and outdoor professionals across North America. Approved by land management agencies, including the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC), BearVault products help protect wildlife and support responsible recreation in bear country.

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