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Field Notes Shenandoah (FNC-28, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Portland Memo Book (3-Pack)
Field Notes Shenandoah (FNC-28, 3-Pack) ($9.95) vs Field Notes Portland Memo Book (3-Pack) ($14.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
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Shenandoah (FNC-28, 3-Pack)
$9.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Shenandoah (FNC-28, 3-Pack) | Field Notes Portland Memo Book (3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.95 | $14.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 100g |
| Edition | FNC-28, Fall 2015 Quarterly Edition | — |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Graph | Graph |
| Cover | Custom-duplexed French papers: Sweet Birch, Chestnut Oak and Red Maple | French Kraft-Tone 100#C Standard White Kraft, Portland's municipal colors and black |
| Paper | Graph paper; birch veneer bellyband | Domtar Lynx Opaque Ultra 60#T White, Willamette Mist ink |
| Edition size | 40,000 packs | Hometown Series |
| 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 Shenandoah (FNC-28, 3-Pack)
- Green outside, fall color revealed inside
- 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 Portland Memo Book (3-Pack)
- City-flag covers in green, blue and orange
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- A single city design, so it is gift-driven
Field Notes Shenandoah (FNC-28, 3-Pack) is the better value at $9.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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