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Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) vs Field Notes Archival Wooden Box
Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) ($12) vs Field Notes Archival Wooden Box ($49.95) — 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 Archival Wooden Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12 | $49.95 |
| Weight | 30g | 700g |
| Size | 3.5×5.5" | — |
| Pages | 48 (16 sheets) | — |
| Paper | 60lb Finch Opaque | — |
| Ruling | Graph, ruled, blank, dot | — |
| Cover | Chipboard French fold | — |
| Origin | Chicago, USA | Custom manufactured in Brooklyn, New York |
| Material | — | 5-ply cabinet-grade American birch |
| Capacity | — | 60+ memo books |
| Extras | — | 12 letterpressed divider tabs |
| Outside | — | 6.25 x 10.5 x 5 in |
| Inside | — | 5.875 x 9.875 x 4.1875 in |
| Weight | — | ~700g (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 Archival Wooden Box
- Holds 60 or more memo books with divider tabs
- Real birch with a heat-branded sliding top
- Made in Brooklyn
- $49.95 for a box
- The weight is an estimate and it is heavy once full
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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