The Long Weekend Reset We All Needed

The first long weekend of summer is finally here — and not a moment too soon.

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and the perfect excuse to slow down and embrace the outdoor lifestyle. It’s a season of longer days, looser plans, and fresh air that resets you in ways a to-do list never could.

Whether you’re headed to the mountains, the beach, or just your local park, this is the time to be outside, let the sun find your face, and bring your favorite people along for the ride (and a well-packed cooler with your favorite snacks, of course).

There’s something sacred about the first real summer weekend. The first barefoot step onto grass, the first picnic that lingers into the evening, the first time you forget what time it is.

These moments remind us how good it feels to disconnect from screens, and reconnect with nature. To just enjoy slow, unscheduled time. For us, the epitome of this feeling is the simple joy of a spontaneous picnic. 

Whether you’re throwing together last-minute sandwiches or chilling drinks for a hike, picnics are the purest form of summer joy. They're low-stakes, low-maintenance, and somehow always just what you needed.

Our advice? Pack light, keep it casual, and let nature do most of the heavy lifting.

But if you're one to prepare, when you’re packing for a picnic don’t forget the essentials: a cozy picnic blanket, reusable utensils, sunscreen, a good book, delicious snacks, and something cold to drink (ideally in a sustainable cooler for picnics that actually keeps things cold and looks good doing it. We know a thing or two about that 😉). 

At Nutshell, we design coolers that make it easier to get outside. With natural insulation made from upcycled coconut husks, our collapsible coolers are built to go from city parks to remote trailheads — and fold flat when you’re done.

They’re sustainable, sturdy, and ideal for anyone who loves spending time outdoors without all the plastic baggage.

So wherever this weekend takes you — whether it’s a road trip, a backyard hang, or a sunset walk — we hope you find time to recharge outside. Bring a friend, bring a snack, and enjoy your adventure in nature!

We’ll see you out there 🌴