We, the founders of Grubcan, are writing to you today with a mixture of pride, gratitude, and, admittedly, some trepidation. When we first started this journey, Grubcan was more than just a product – it was a passion project born out of our love for the outdoors and our commitment to responsible wilderness exploration.

We began creating the Carbon/Kevlar Grubcans using reclaimed materials from other projects. It was a labor of love, fueled by our desire to create something truly useful for fellow outdoor enthusiasts. We poured our hearts into designing a product that would not only protect your food but also safeguard our wild friends – particularly bears.

As Grubcan grew, thanks to your incredible support and word-of-mouth recommendations, we had to scale up production. This meant transitioning from our reclaimed materials to purchasing new materials to meet the growing demand. We were thrilled to reach more outdoor lovers, but this change brought with it a stark reality we’ve been grappling with behind the scenes.

The truth is, for some time now, we’ve been selling each Grubcan at a significant loss – to the tune of a few hundred dollars per canister. We’ve absorbed these costs for as long as we could, driven by our passion for the product and our appreciation for the community that has embraced it. However, we’ve reached a point where this is no longer sustainable.

Adding to this challenge is our choice to produce Grubcans in Flagstaff AZ where the cost of living is higher than most U.S. cities. We believe in paying our team a living wage and supporting the local community.

It’s with heavy hearts that we must announce a significant price increase for Grubcans. We understand this news may come as a shock, and we want you to know that this decision was not made lightly. It’s a necessary step to ensure that we can continue to produce Grubcans and keep this passion project alive.

We remain immensely proud of the Grubcan design. We know it effectively protects bears and your food while offering the ease of use that has become our hallmark. Our commitment to quality and functionality remains unwavering.

As we implement this price change, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your support thus far. Your enthusiasm for Grubcan has been the wind in our sails, pushing us to continually improve and innovate.

We hope you understand our position and will continue to stand with us as we navigate this challenging transition. Grubcan has always been more than just a business to us – it’s a community of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts who value responsible exploration and high-quality gear.

Thank you for being a part of the Grubcan story. We look forward to continuing this journey with you, protecting our wild spaces and the critters that call them home, one Grubcan at a time.

With sincere appreciation and hope for the future,
Jim and Holly

PS- The cost of renting Grubcans will remain the same.