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Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) vs Field Notes 56-Week Planner
Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) ($12.95) vs Field Notes 56-Week Planner ($16.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) | Field Notes 56-Week Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.95 | $16.95 |
| Weight | 180g | 170g |
| Size | 6 x 9 in | 4.75 x 7.5 in |
| Pages | 80 per pad | 112 |
| Ruling | Gregg-ruled | — |
| Cover | Newark Paperboard Mills 60pt Super Duty Chipboard, Dictation Smudge black ink | 60pt Super Duty Chipboard |
| Paper | Finch Opaque Smooth 70# Bright White, Double Knee Duck Canvas Light Brown ink | Finch Opaque Smooth 70#T Bright White |
| Edition size | Permanent line | — |
| Weight | ~180g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~170g (approx, estimated from size and materials; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
| Layout | — | One blank week per spread, undated, 56 weeks |
| Binding | — | Black metal Double-O wire, lay-flat |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad)
- Stiff cover and top spiral make it a desk-side pad
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Not pocket size at 6 x 9 in
Field Notes 56-Week Planner
- Undated, so you can start any week
- Chipboard cover and wire binding lie flat on a desk
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- 4.75 x 7.5 in does not fit a pocket
- One blank week per spread leaves little room for a busy week
Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) is the better value at $12.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes 56-Week Planner carries lighter at 170g. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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