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Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes National Crop (FNC-14, 6-Pack Box Set)
Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack) ($12.95) vs Field Notes National Crop (FNC-14, 6-Pack Box Set) ($19.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
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Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes
National Crop (FNC-14, 6-Pack Box Set)
$19.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack) | Field Notes National Crop (FNC-14, 6-Pack Box Set) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.95 | $19.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 240g |
| Edition | FNC-33, Winter 2016 Quarterly Edition | FNC-14, Spring 2012 Quarterly Edition |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Ruled | Tan graph |
| Cover | Sappi McCoy 100#C Silk, DDC Orange ink, soft-touch varnish, dark metallic foil | A different French Paper Co. cover for each book |
| Paper | Ruled paper, PUR binding | Tan graph paper |
| Edition size | 30,000 packs | 7,500 box sets |
| Weight | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~240g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack)
- Metallic cover over bright orange insides
- 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 National Crop (FNC-14, 6-Pack Box Set)
- Six crop books with a poster and a patch
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Only 7,500 box sets were printed
Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack) is the better value at $12.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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