We specialize in crafting traditional style gear for the modern outdoorsman.
We don’t mess around with fancy add-ons or gimmicks.
We focus on quality, durability, and functionality. Just the stuff you need to get the job done effectively.
Just the Bear Essentials.
Let our customers speak for us
from 222 reviews
The pack pouch is perfect for my son’s canoe/kayak trips on the river. He’s pleased with the bag and its quality. Delivery was well tracked by UPS and on time
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Jane Baker
7 hours ago
Great service,DJ answered my emails right away, can wait to get my item
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Cessoutdoo
6 days ago
Really useful kit to practice. I bought an extra for the grandkids to teach them some hands on skills away from the screens so many spend their spare time on
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Dena Finle
1 week ago
The wait was long but well worth it! Can't wait for the saw to arrive
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AC0M - Gle
3 weeks ago
Bought a hat of each colour!!! :)
The hats fit great and arrived quickly!!! I usually have a hard time finding headwear that fits my coconut, but these were perfect and I will definitely enjoy wearing them often throughout the year. I also love that the design has very woodland-looking neutral tones of a nice double double coffee colour for the mesh part, and a nice olive green or brown for the panels. The logo is high quality raised stitching which looks really nice, and there is no gawdy mishmash of wording, logos and bright colours. This is a hat that will blend in quietly in the bush or on the campsite. Thanks DJ!!!! :
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Steven Jam
1 month ago
The Bear Essentials has amazing quality products and customer care. We are so happy to have found a company we can trust and buy our outdoor gear from. Thank you!!
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Alina Elli
1 month ago
Easy purchase of a fine quality handmade tool that will last generations
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Dr. David
1 month ago
Already enjoy DJ’s videos. I appreciate the method of doing a waitlist. As soon as it was available, I put the order in and was shipped the next day. Customer service has been great with communication and ease.
Can’t wait to put this beauty to work
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Nick B
1 month ago
Excellent and beautifully made products! All very useful and durable. DJ knows what's important and essential out there in the wilderness. Looking forward to new products coming up
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Edna Cuvin
1 month ago
DJ è super disponibile e gentile.
Il servizio chat è favoloso.
E' la prima volta che acquisto sul sito ma non mancherò di acquistare prossimamente in vista del Natale :)
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Sabina Sca
1 month ago
DJ has ALWAYS given quality products the hat I bought has held up though hell and back stained with dirt, mud, ash, and oil and still hold like new. I just purchased the Bucksaw and I will change this if it doesn't hold to my high standards but I'm sure it will be as good as I'm know it will be. Cannot Recommend them Enoug
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Ian Kosmer
2 months ago
This is my second order from The Bear Essentials Outdoors Co. Browsing their website was easy and informative. Proud to be supporting a Canadian company
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Karin Youn
2 months ago
Final frontier to have handcraft tool thats made with passion and love. Can be past generations
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Toni W
2 months ago
I just received the Saw n Axe Sling. Great craftsmanship and design. Far superior to other slings that I researched online. Now I'm waiting for my Bucksaw to be completed and I'll be ready to rock! I just now ordered another sling that I plan on gifting to a buddy for his camp axe
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Steve Pott
2 months ago
Great products. Easy to order. They look expensive until you realize the price is in Canadian dollars, not US dollars.
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George Sta
3 months ago
Great site, good prices. Talked with DJ, who was very helpful and makes great content! Would absolutely shop here again! Thanks again DJ
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Araldo New
3 months ago
Great videos, great website and I am sure the products will be great as well
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John Breuk
3 months ago
Great products. Easy to navigate web site. Checkout super easy. Fasy shipping. DJ is awesome
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Mark Dubey
3 months ago
Great site, easy to order!
Now i'll wait eagerly for my new bucksaw.
It was some problem with the delivery services and DJ helped me with that. Super fast response
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Peter Möll
3 months ago
I love Bear Essentials. The quality of everything I have ordered has been outstanding. DJ creates fantastic Youtube content, and the items I have purchased from his store arrive on time, exactly as ordered and are of high quality. He is a true craftsman
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Mike Simpk
3 months ago
I really like this web site, it has lots of very informative videos. I purchased the rope kit, with the two sizes of cards
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Ron Poulin
3 months ago
I got one of these saws years ago after seeing it at the outdoor show.
Best saw I have ever used, The silkys are great, but the blades are expensive and I find they go fast.
These use regular blades, and honestly because they are wood and very solidly made i find they have less vibration and a better feel than all of the other collapsible bucksaw style saws. I have literally tried every saw that is popular now, and this is the one i chose to keep.
Great work
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Noah
4 months ago
Very nice very thing is super easy to find and the site is layer out wel
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Parker Jen
4 months ago
The pack pouch is perfect for my son’s canoe/kayak trips on the river. He’s pleased with the bag and its quality. Delivery was well tracked by UPS and on time
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Jane Baker
7 hours ago
Great service,DJ answered my emails right away, can wait to get my item
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Cessoutdoo
6 days ago
Really useful kit to practice. I bought an extra for the grandkids to teach them some hands on skills away from the screens so many spend their spare time on
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Dena Finle
1 week ago
The wait was long but well worth it! Can't wait for the saw to arrive
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AC0M - Gle
3 weeks ago
Bought a hat of each colour!!! :)
The hats fit great and arrived quickly!!! I usually have a hard time finding headwear that fits my coconut, but these were perfect and I will definitely enjoy wearing them often throughout the year. I also love that the design has very woodland-looking neutral tones of a nice double double coffee colour for the mesh part, and a nice olive green or brown for the panels. The logo is high quality raised stitching which looks really nice, and there is no gawdy mishmash of wording, logos and bright colours. This is a hat that will blend in quietly in the bush or on the campsite. Thanks DJ!!!! :
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Steven Jam
1 month ago
The Bear Essentials has amazing quality products and customer care. We are so happy to have found a company we can trust and buy our outdoor gear from. Thank you!!
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Alina Elli
1 month ago