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Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) vs Field Notes Chicago Memo Book (3-Pack)
Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) ($12.95) vs Field Notes Chicago Memo Book (3-Pack) ($14.95) — 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 Chicago Memo Book (3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.95 | $14.95 |
| Weight | 180g | 100g |
| Size | 6 x 9 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 80 per pad | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Gregg-ruled | Graph |
| Cover | Newark Paperboard Mills 60pt Super Duty Chipboard, Dictation Smudge black ink | French Kraft-Tone 100#C Standard White Kraft, Black, Haymarket Red and North Branch Blue |
| Paper | Finch Opaque Smooth 70# Bright White, Double Knee Duck Canvas Light Brown ink | Domtar Lynx Opaque Ultra 60#T White, Lake Michigan Mist ink |
| Edition size | Permanent line | Hometown Series |
| Weight | ~180g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
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 Chicago Memo Book (3-Pack)
- City-flag covers from the home of Field Notes
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- A single city design, so it is gift-driven
Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) is the better value at $12.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Chicago 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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