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Field Notes Kraft Plus (FNC-57, 2-Pack) vs Field Notes Dime Novel (FNC-36, 2-Pack)
Field Notes Kraft Plus (FNC-57, 2-Pack) ($9.95) vs Field Notes Dime Novel (FNC-36, 2-Pack) ($12.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
Kraft Plus (FNC-57, 2-Pack)
$9.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes
Dime Novel (FNC-36, 2-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Kraft Plus (FNC-57, 2-Pack) | Field Notes Dime Novel (FNC-36, 2-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.95 | $12.95 |
| Weight | 67g | 140g |
| Edition | FNC-57, Winter 2022 Quarterly Edition | FNC-36, Fall 2017 Quarterly Edition |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 4.25 x 6.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 72 per book |
| Ruling | Dot-graph, perforated | Plain (blank pages) |
| Cover | French Dur-O-Tone 80#C Packing Brown Wrap, transparent ink in Amber, Aqua, Moss or Berry | French Paper Co. Construction 100#C Safety Orange, Dachshund Nose Black ink |
| Paper | Domtar Cougar 60#T Natural, Double Knee Duck Canvas Light Brown ink | Plain paper, 72 pages |
| Edition size | 37,500 packs | 27,500 packs |
| Weight | ~67g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~140g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Kraft Plus (FNC-57, 2-Pack)
- Perforated dot-graph pages tear out cleanly
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Only two books per pack
Field Notes Dime Novel (FNC-36, 2-Pack)
- 72 plain pages per book in a roomier size
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Larger or non-standard format: 4.25 x 6.5 in
- No ruling or grid at all
Field Notes Kraft Plus (FNC-57, 2-Pack) is the better value at $9.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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