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Field Notes Flora (FNC-62, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack)

Field Notes Flora (FNC-62, 3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack) ($12.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.

Field Notes Flora (FNC-62, 3-Pack)
Field Notes
Flora (FNC-62, 3-Pack)
$14.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack)
Field Notes
Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecField Notes Flora (FNC-62, 3-Pack)Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack)
Price$14.95$12.95
Weight100g150g
EditionFNC-62, Spring 2024 Quarterly EditionFNC-31, Summer 2016 Quarterly Edition
Size3.5 x 5.5 in3.75 x 8 in
Pages48 per book70 per book
RulingOne ruled, one dot-graph, one plainRuled
CoverSappi McCoy 100#C, gloss and dull varnishNeenah Environment 120#DTC Wrought Iron, Federal Blue Saphira ink
Paper60#T Domtar Lynx, gray inkRuled paper, inside pocket
Weight~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight)~150g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight)
Edition size—25,000 packs
Pros & Cons

Field Notes Flora (FNC-62, 3-Pack)

  • Three page styles in one pack, so you can try each
  • Bold, colorful covers with a varnish finish
  • Red staples that match the art
  • Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Sold out at Field Notes
  • A mixed pack, so you do not get three of your favorite ruling
  • 48 pages per book fills fast

Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack)

  • A reporter's notebook with an inside pocket
  • Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Larger or non-standard format: 3.75 x 8 in
  • Sold out, replaced by the permanent Front Page
Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack) is the better value at $12.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Flora (FNC-62, 3-Pack) carries lighter at 100g. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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