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Field Notes Clandestine (FNC-41, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Utility (FNC-34, 3-Pack)

Field Notes Clandestine (FNC-41, 3-Pack) ($12.95) vs Field Notes Utility (FNC-34, 3-Pack) ($12.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.

Field Notes Clandestine (FNC-41, 3-Pack)
Field Notes
Clandestine (FNC-41, 3-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes Utility (FNC-34, 3-Pack)
Field Notes
Utility (FNC-34, 3-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecField Notes Clandestine (FNC-41, 3-Pack)Field Notes Utility (FNC-34, 3-Pack)
Price$12.95$12.95
Weight100g100g
EditionFNC-41, Winter 2018 Quarterly EditionFNC-34, Spring 2017 Quarterly Edition
Size3.5 x 5.5 in3.5 x 5.5 in
Pages48 per book48 per book
RulingDot-graphEngineer grid or ledger
CoverMohawk Via Antique Vellum 80#C Urban Gray, Dachshund Nose Black inkMohawk Via Vellum 80#C Safety Yellow, Contractor Black and Overtime Red
PaperDot-graph paperEngineer grid or ledger paper
Edition size37,500 packs35,000 packs
Weight~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight)~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight)
Pros & Cons

Field Notes Clandestine (FNC-41, 3-Pack)

  • A three-part history of ciphers in the pack
  • Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Standard pocket memo size
  • The cipher wheel went to subscribers only
  • 48 pages per book fills fast

Field Notes Utility (FNC-34, 3-Pack)

  • High-visibility yellow, in two ruling choices
  • Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Standard pocket memo size
  • You had to choose Grid or Ledger up front
  • 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Clandestine (FNC-41, 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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