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Field Notes Lucky (FNC-70, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad)
Field Notes Lucky (FNC-70, 3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) ($12.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
Lucky (FNC-70, 3-Pack)
$14.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Lucky (FNC-70, 3-Pack) | Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $12.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 180g |
| Edition | FNC-70, Spring 2026 Quarterly Edition | — |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 6 x 9 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 80 per pad |
| Ruling | Ledger, copper ink with mint columns | Gregg-ruled |
| Cover | Mohawk Mosaic 100#C in Rosewood, Mocha and Mint, copper foil | Newark Paperboard Mills 60pt Super Duty Chipboard, Dictation Smudge black ink |
| Paper | 60#T Domtar Cougar Natural | Finch Opaque Smooth 70# Bright White, Double Knee Duck Canvas Light Brown ink |
| Weight | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~180g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
| Edition size | — | Permanent line |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Lucky (FNC-70, 3-Pack)
- Copper foil covers and copper staples, all three colors in one pack
- Ledger columns work for tallies, change and checklists
- The backing card has a spot for your luckiest penny
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Sold out at Field Notes, so it is a secondhand hunt now
- The ledger columns get in the way of free writing
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad)
- Stiff cover and top spiral make it a desk-side pad
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Not pocket size at 6 x 9 in
Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) is the better value at $12.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Lucky (FNC-70, 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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