Leave a little room
for the long way.
Practical notes for unhurried weekends. Less conquering the outdoors. More paying attention to it.

The glovebox list
The best packing list is the one short enough to use again. This is a starting point for an easy day trip on maintained public roads, not an expedition checklist. Adapt it to the season, your vehicle and the people coming along.
Read the note →A weekend without a destination
You don’t need a pin at the end of every road. Sometimes a useful plan is a loop, a full tank and enough daylight to turn around. Here’s how to leave room for a detour without leaving the practical things to chance.
Read the note →Forest photograph via Unsplash. Product designs and field notes by Backroad Bum.