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Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover
Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover ($89.95) — 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 Daily Carry Memo Book Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 90g |
| Edition | FNC-71, Summer 2026 Quarterly Edition | — |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 4 x 6 x 0.375 in with one memo book |
| Pages | 48 per book | — |
| Ruling | Dot-graph | — |
| Cover | 12pt WestRock Tango C1S, gloss and frosty matte varnish | — |
| Paper | 60#T Domtar Lynx, cream | — |
| Packs | Three 3-packs (A, B, C), nine flavors | — |
| Weight | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~90g (approx, estimated from size and materials; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
| Fits | — | 3.5 x 5.5 in memo books only |
| Material | — | Top-grain 5.5 oz chrome-tanned cowhide, bonded nylon thread |
| Pockets | — | Four card or ID slots, plus front and back pockets |
| Pen loop | — | Holds a pen or pencil up to 5.75 in long and 0.375 in thick |
| Origin | — | Made in the U.S.A. by Iron and Resin, Ventura, CA |
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 Daily Carry Memo Book Cover
- Four card pockets plus room for a memo book and cash
- Handmade in California from top-grain leather
- A pen loop on the back
- $89.95 is a lot for a notebook cover
- Fits only the pocket memo size
Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) is the better value at $14.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover carries lighter at 90g. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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