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Field Notes Heavy Duty Work Books (FNC-47, 2-Pack) vs Field Notes End Papers (FNC-40, 2-Pack)
Field Notes Heavy Duty Work Books (FNC-47, 2-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes End Papers (FNC-40, 2-Pack) ($12.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
End Papers (FNC-40, 2-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Heavy Duty Work Books (FNC-47, 2-Pack) | Field Notes End Papers (FNC-40, 2-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $12.95 |
| Weight | 120g | 120g |
| Edition | FNC-47, Summer 2020 Quarterly Edition | FNC-40, Fall 2018 Quarterly Edition |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 3.5 x 7 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 68 per book |
| Ruling | One ruled, one double-graph | Ruled |
| Cover | Newark Paperboard Mills 60pt Super Duty Chipboard, flat-bed screen printed | French Paper 100#C Timber Green and Nightshift Blue, tinted varnish, debossed |
| Paper | Finch Opaque Smooth 70#T Bright White, The Whole Sky is a Cloud ink | Ruled paper, marbled end papers |
| Edition size | 25,000 limited 2-packs (regular edition also sold) | 32,000 packs |
| Weight | ~120g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~120g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Heavy Duty Work Books (FNC-47, 2-Pack)
- Stiff chipboard cover that works without a desk
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Heavier and bulkier than a standard memo book
Field Notes End Papers (FNC-40, 2-Pack)
- Smyth-sewn binding and marbled end papers
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Larger or non-standard format: 3.5 x 7 in
- Sold out at Field Notes, so it is a secondhand hunt now
Field Notes End Papers (FNC-40, 2-Pack) is the better value at $12.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Heavy Duty Work Books (FNC-47, 2-Pack) carries lighter at 120g. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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