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Field Notes Signs of Spring (FNC-54, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes American Tradesman (FNC-11, 3-Pack)
Field Notes Signs of Spring (FNC-54, 3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes American Tradesman (FNC-11, 3-Pack) ($9.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
Signs of Spring (FNC-54, 3-Pack)
$14.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes
American Tradesman (FNC-11, 3-Pack)
$9.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Signs of Spring (FNC-54, 3-Pack) | Field Notes American Tradesman (FNC-11, 3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $9.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 100g |
| Edition | FNC-54, Spring 2022 Quarterly Edition | FNC-11, Summer 2011 Quarterly Edition |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Dot-graph | Graph |
| Cover | Mohawk Via Vellum 80#C Yellow, debossed and hot-foil stamped | Neenah Classic Columns 120#C Duplex Indigo and Avalanche White, Jefferson Nickel ink |
| Paper | Strathmore Cambric 70#T Ultimate White, Yellow Crocus ink | Graph paper |
| Edition size | 30,000 packs | 5,000 packs |
| 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 Signs of Spring (FNC-54, 3-Pack)
- Debossed, foil-stamped floral covers
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Yellow covers show wear
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes American Tradesman (FNC-11, 3-Pack)
- Duplex indigo covers with metallic silver type
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- The pencil went to subscribers only
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes American Tradesman (FNC-11, 3-Pack) is the better value at $9.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Signs of Spring (FNC-54, 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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