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Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack) vs Field Notes Left-Handed Memo Book (3-Pack)
Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes Left-Handed Memo Book (3-Pack) ($12.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack) | Field Notes Left-Handed Memo Book (3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $12.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 100g |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Dot-graph or ruled (choose at checkout) | Ruled |
| Cover | French Paper Co. custom 118#C Pitch Black Duplex | — |
| Paper | 60# Finch Opaque | Finch Opaque Smooth 60#T Bright White |
| Binding | Glossy black staples | Staples on the opposite side from a standard book |
| 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 Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack)
- Black outside and brown inside, from a custom duplex cover stock
- Sturdy 118# cover
- Part of the permanent line, so it stays in stock
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- $2 more than the Original Kraft 3-pack
- Dot-graph or ruled only, no plain option
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Left-Handed Memo Book (3-Pack)
- Reversed direction and opposite-side staples, made for left-handed writers
- Same price as a standard Original Kraft 3-pack
- Part of the permanent line
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Only comes ruled
- Of no use to right-handed writers
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Left-Handed Memo Book (3-Pack) is the better value at $12.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack) carries lighter at 100g. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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