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Field Notes Arts and Sciences (FNC-23, 2-Pack) vs Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack)

Field Notes Arts and Sciences (FNC-23, 2-Pack) ($12.95) vs Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack) ($9.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.

Field Notes Arts and Sciences (FNC-23, 2-Pack)
Field Notes
Arts and Sciences (FNC-23, 2-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack)
Field Notes
Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack)
$9.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecField Notes Arts and Sciences (FNC-23, 2-Pack)Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack)
Price$12.95$9.95
Weight165g100g
EditionFNC-23, Summer 2014 Quarterly EditionFNC-22, Spring 2014 Quarterly Edition
Size4.75 x 7.5 in3.5 x 5.5 in
Pages64 per book48 per book
RulingArts: plain and ruled. Sciences: plain and engineering graphRuled
CoverMohawk Loop 110#C Chili Antique Vellum (Arts) and slate gray (Sciences)Graphic Wood Technologies PureVeneer cherry wood, bound to brown kraft
PaperMixed papersFinch Fine Soft White, Maidenhair light green ruling
Edition size25,000 packs25,000 packs
Weight~165g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight)~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight)
Pros & Cons

Field Notes Arts and Sciences (FNC-23, 2-Pack)

  • The first Note Book size, with two page layouts
  • Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Larger or non-standard format: 4.75 x 7.5 in
  • Sold out at Field Notes, so it is a secondhand hunt now

Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack)

  • Real cherry-wood veneer covers
  • Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Standard pocket memo size
  • Sold out at Field Notes, so it is a secondhand hunt now
  • 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack) is the better value at $9.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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