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Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) vs Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad)
Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) ($12) 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.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Original Memo Book (3-Pack) | Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12 | $12.95 |
| Weight | 30g | 180g |
| Size | 3.5×5.5" | 6 x 9 in |
| Pages | 48 (16 sheets) | 80 per pad |
| Paper | 60lb Finch Opaque | Finch Opaque Smooth 70# Bright White, Double Knee Duck Canvas Light Brown ink |
| Ruling | Graph, ruled, blank, dot | Gregg-ruled |
| Cover | Chipboard French fold | Newark Paperboard Mills 60pt Super Duty Chipboard, Dictation Smudge black ink |
| Origin | Chicago, USA | — |
| Edition size | — | Permanent line |
| Weight | — | ~180g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; 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 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 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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