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Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover vs Field Notes Archival Wooden Box
Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover ($89.95) vs Field Notes Archival Wooden Box ($49.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right notebook cover.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover | Field Notes Archival Wooden Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $49.95 |
| Weight | 90g | 700g |
| Fits | 3.5 x 5.5 in memo books only | — |
| Material | Top-grain 5.5 oz chrome-tanned cowhide, bonded nylon thread | 5-ply cabinet-grade American birch |
| Size | 4 x 6 x 0.375 in with one memo book | — |
| Pockets | Four card or ID slots, plus front and back pockets | — |
| Pen loop | Holds a pen or pencil up to 5.75 in long and 0.375 in thick | — |
| Origin | Made in the U.S.A. by Iron and Resin, Ventura, CA | Custom manufactured in Brooklyn, New York |
| Weight | ~90g (approx, estimated from size and materials; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~700g (approx, estimated from size and materials; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
| Capacity | — | 60+ memo books |
| Extras | — | 12 letterpressed divider tabs |
| Outside | — | 6.25 x 10.5 x 5 in |
| Inside | — | 5.875 x 9.875 x 4.1875 in |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover
- Four card pockets plus room for a memo book and cash
- Handmade in California from top-grain leather
- A pen loop on the back
- $89.95 is a lot for a notebook cover
- Fits only the pocket memo size
Field Notes Archival Wooden Box
- Holds 60 or more memo books with divider tabs
- Real birch with a heat-branded sliding top
- Made in Brooklyn
- $49.95 for a box
- The weight is an estimate and it is heavy once full
Field Notes Archival Wooden Box is the better value at $49.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover carries lighter at 90g. Both are part of our curated notebook cover index — tap through to check current pricing.
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