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Field Notes Front Page Reporter's Notebook (2-Pack) vs Field Notes 56-Week Planner
Field Notes Front Page Reporter's Notebook (2-Pack) ($16.95) vs Field Notes 56-Week Planner ($16.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Front Page Reporter's Notebook (2-Pack) | Field Notes 56-Week Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $16.95 | $16.95 |
| Weight | 150g | 170g |
| Size | 3.75 x 8.25 in | 4.75 x 7.5 in |
| Pages | 70 per book | 112 |
| Ruling | College ruled, 9/32 in | — |
| Cover | Neenah Environment 130#DTC Wrought Iron, Federal Blue Toyo ink | 60pt Super Duty Chipboard |
| Paper | Cougar 70#T White vellum, Gray Lady ruling | Finch Opaque Smooth 70#T Bright White |
| Edition size | Permanent line | — |
| Weight | ~150g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~170g (approx, estimated from size and materials; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
| Layout | — | One blank week per spread, undated, 56 weeks |
| Binding | — | Black metal Double-O wire, lay-flat |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Front Page Reporter's Notebook (2-Pack)
- College-ruled pages and an inside pocket
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Narrow at 3.75 in, so wide sketches do not fit
Field Notes 56-Week Planner
- Undated, so you can start any week
- Chipboard cover and wire binding lie flat on a desk
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- 4.75 x 7.5 in does not fit a pocket
- One blank week per spread leaves little room for a busy week
Field Notes Front Page Reporter's Notebook (2-Pack) is the better value at $16.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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