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Field Notes Original Kraft vs Field Notes Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack)

Field Notes Original Kraft ($13) vs Field Notes Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack) ($14.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right notebook.

Field Notes Original Kraft
Field Notes
Original Kraft
$13
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Field Notes Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack)
Field Notes
Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack)
$14.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecField Notes Original KraftField Notes Ignition (FNC-53, 3-Pack)
Price$13$14.95
Weight100g100g
Edition—FNC-53, Winter 2021 Quarterly Edition
Size—3.5 x 5.5 in
Pages—48 per book
Ruling—Two planners and one checklist journal
Cover—Yupo Synthetic 74#C, Toyo UV inks and spot UV varnish, waterproof
Paper—Finch Opaque Smooth 60#T Bright White, Ignition Light Gray ink
Edition size—30,000 packs
Weight—~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight)
Pros & Cons

Field Notes Original Kraft

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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 Original Kraft is the better value at $13. Both are part of our curated notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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