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Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) vs Field Notes 56-Week Planner
Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) ($12) vs Field Notes 56-Week Planner ($16.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) | Field Notes 56-Week Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12 | $16.95 |
| Weight | 30g | 170g |
| Size | 3.5×5.5" | 4.75 x 7.5 in |
| Pages | 48 (16 sheets) | 112 |
| Paper | 60lb Finch Opaque | Finch Opaque Smooth 70#T Bright White |
| Ruling | Graph, ruled, blank, dot | — |
| Cover | Chipboard French fold | 60pt Super Duty Chipboard |
| Origin | Chicago, USA | — |
| Layout | — | One blank week per spread, undated, 56 weeks |
| Binding | — | Black metal Double-O wire, lay-flat |
| Weight | — | ~170g (approx, estimated from size and materials; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack)
- Perfect shirt pocket size
- COLORS limited editions
- Pencil + most pen friendly
- American made
- $12 three-pack value
- 48pp fills fast
- 60lb bleeds with wet pens
- No elastic closure
Field Notes 56-Week Planner
- Undated, so you can start any week
- Chipboard cover and wire binding lie flat on a desk
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- 4.75 x 7.5 in does not fit a pocket
- One blank week per spread leaves little room for a busy week
Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) is the better value at $12. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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