We've all been there.  It's early evening on a beautiful Northern Ontario river.  12 hours of hard paddling has brought you to your campsite.  Exhausted, you drag your canoe on shore, grab you're pack and start and sifting through your gear.  Oh No!!  Did I really forget the................! Truly one of the worst feelings on a trip is realizing you've forgotten an essential piece of gear.  We've compiled a list of all the essentials ( and the not so important ones ).  Read it over, print it off, bring it with you on your trip.  Just don't get caught in the bush without your GEAR!!