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Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Index (FNC-63, 2-Pack)
Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes Index (FNC-63, 2-Pack) ($14.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
Index (FNC-63, 2-Pack)
$14.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) | Field Notes Index (FNC-63, 2-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $14.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 80g |
| Edition | FNC-71, Summer 2026 Quarterly Edition | FNC-63, Summer 2024 Quarterly Edition |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 56 per book |
| Ruling | Dot-graph | Log book, ledger and date book formats |
| Cover | 12pt WestRock Tango C1S, gloss and frosty matte varnish | Neenah Environment Smooth 80#C Weathered, Omnibus Gray ink, foil |
| Paper | 60#T Domtar Lynx, cream | Domtar Lynx Opaque Ultra 60#T White, two-color gray and red |
| Packs | Three 3-packs (A, B, C), nine flavors | — |
| Weight | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~80g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
| Edition size | — | 15,000 of each 2-pack |
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 Index (FNC-63, 2-Pack)
- Ruled for logs, ledgers and dates instead of a plain grid
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Gray covers are the least colorful in the range
Field Notes Paletas (FNC-71, 3-Pack) is the better value at $14.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Index (FNC-63, 2-Pack) carries lighter at 80g. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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