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Field Notes The Chicago Look (FNC-66, 2-Pack) vs Field Notes 56-Week Planner
Field Notes The Chicago Look (FNC-66, 2-Pack) ($14.95) 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 The Chicago Look (FNC-66, 2-Pack) | Field Notes 56-Week Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $16.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 170g |
| Edition | FNC-66, Spring 2025 Quarterly Edition | — |
| Size | 6 x 8 in | 4.75 x 7.5 in |
| Pages | 64 per book | 112 |
| Ruling | Graph, Non-Repro Blue | — |
| Cover | Westrock Tango C1S 16pt White, four-color soy inks | 60pt Super Duty Chipboard |
| Paper | Domtar Lynx Opaque 60#T White, Non-Repro Blue ink | Finch Opaque Smooth 70#T Bright White |
| Edition size | 25,000 2-packs | — |
| Weight | ~220g (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 The Chicago Look (FNC-66, 2-Pack)
- 6 x 8 in with 64 pages, big enough for real note taking
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Larger or non-standard format: 6 x 8 in
- Too large for a pocket
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 The Chicago Look (FNC-66, 2-Pack) is the better value at $14.95. 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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