The Field Notes 56 Week Planner is more than just a notebook—it’s a practical tool designed to help you take charge of your time with flexibility and style. Proudly made in the USA, this planner puts you in control by letting you start whenever you’d like. There are no pre-printed dates, so whether it’s the middle of the year, the start of a new season, or even just a random Tuesday, you can begin planning right away. With 56 weeks of space laid out across 112 pages, you’ll have plenty of room to organize your schedule, track important appointments, jot down notes, or even use it as a daily journal.
The design strikes a perfect balance between durability and usability. Measuring 4¾ by 7½ inches, the planner offers more writing space than Field Notes’ classic pocket notebooks while still being compact enough to carry everywhere. It features a heavy-duty 60pt chipboard cover that’s built to handle the demands of daily use. Printed with a single, strong layer of Dachshund Nose black Atlas ink on a General screen press, the cover has a clean, purposeful look that reflects Field Notes’ reputation for rugged simplicity. Inside, you’ll find Finch Opaque Smooth 70# Bright White text paper, printed with Canvas Duck soy-based ink on a Heidelberg MO offset press. Each spread presents one blank week at a time, ready for you to fill with meetings, reminders, or reflections as needed.
One of the planner’s best features is its lay-flat “Double-O” wire binding, the same style used in the Field Notes Steno pad. This black metal binding isn’t just sturdy—it makes writing in the planner effortless. You can fold it flat or flip it open completely, and it won’t fight you as you write. The corners have been rounded to a ½-inch radius for a refined finish, a small detail that adds to the overall feel and usability of the book. Even the line spacing has been carefully considered at .227 inches, chosen not at random but because it worked best for this format.
Like every Field Notes product, the 56 Week Planner is rooted in design tradition. The type is set entirely in the classic Futura family, created by Paul Renner in 1927 and still admired today for its clean, modern style. Every choice, from the materials to the layout, reflects Field Notes’ dedication to making products that are simple, functional, and distinctly American.
At 4.3 ounces, the planner is lightweight but not flimsy. It feels substantial enough to stand up to constant use, whether it lives on your desk, in your bag, or even carried daily in the field. It’s equally at home for business professionals, students, or anyone who prefers to keep their plans written on paper rather than lost in a digital calendar.
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