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Field Notes Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Cold Horizon (FNC-21, 3-Pack)
Field Notes Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes Cold Horizon (FNC-21, 3-Pack) ($9.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack)
$14.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes
Cold Horizon (FNC-21, 3-Pack)
$9.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack) | Field Notes Cold Horizon (FNC-21, 3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $9.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 100g |
| Edition | FNC-53, Winter 2021 Quarterly Edition | FNC-21, Winter 2013 Quarterly Edition |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Two planners and one checklist journal | Graph |
| Cover | Yupo Synthetic 74#C, Toyo UV inks and spot UV varnish, waterproof | Appleton Utopia One 120#C Gloss White, icy-blue gradient |
| Paper | Finch Opaque Smooth 60#T Bright White, Ignition Light Gray ink | Finch Opaque 50#, graph tinted light green, light blue and cool gray |
| Edition size | 30,000 packs | 20,000 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 Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack)
- Waterproof covers on planner and checklist books
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Sold out at Field Notes, so it is a secondhand hunt now
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Cold Horizon (FNC-21, 3-Pack)
- A gradient that runs across all three covers
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Glossy covers pick up fingerprints
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Cold Horizon (FNC-21, 3-Pack) is the better value at $9.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Ignition (FNC-53, 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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