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Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover
Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack) ($9.95) 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.
Field Notes
Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack)
$9.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack) | Field Notes Daily Carry Memo Book Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 90g |
| Edition | FNC-22, Spring 2014 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 | Ruled | — |
| Cover | Graphic Wood Technologies PureVeneer cherry wood, bound to brown kraft | — |
| Paper | Finch Fine Soft White, Maidenhair light green ruling | — |
| Edition size | 25,000 packs | — |
| 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 Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack)
- Real cherry-wood veneer covers
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Sold out at Field Notes, so it is a secondhand hunt now
- 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 Shelterwood (FNC-22, 3-Pack) is the better value at $9.95. 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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