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Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes 1943 (FNC-69, 3-Pack)
Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes 1943 (FNC-69, 3-Pack) ($14.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) | Field Notes 1943 (FNC-69, 3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $14.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 100g |
| Edition | FNC-71, Summer 2026 Quarterly Edition | FNC-69, Winter 2025 Quarterly Edition |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 5.5 x 3.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Dot-graph | Graph, 3/16 in grid in Aged Newsprint ink |
| Cover | 12pt WestRock Tango C1S, gloss and frosty matte varnish | Westrock Tango 12pt C1S, four-color process |
| Paper | 60#T Domtar Lynx, cream | 60#T Domtar Cougar Natural |
| Packs | Three 3-packs (A, B, C), nine flavors | — |
| Weight | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack)
- Dot-graph pages suit lists, sketches and notes alike
- Nine flavors across three packs make it easy to collect
- Printed in the U.S.A. on 60# Domtar Lynx
- About $5 a book
- A limited run, so it will sell out
- $2 more than a plain Original Kraft 3-pack
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes 1943 (FNC-69, 3-Pack)
- Primary-color covers that are easy to find in a bag
- Natural paper with an aged-newsprint grid
- Landscape format suits sketches and wide lists
- In stock at Field Notes
- The landscape shape does not match a standard pocket book
- Graph grid only, no ruled or plain option
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) is the better value at $14.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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