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Field Notes Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set) vs Field Notes America the Beautiful (FNC-18, 3-Pack)
Field Notes Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set) ($19.95) vs Field Notes America the Beautiful (FNC-18, 3-Pack) ($9.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set)
$19.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes
America the Beautiful (FNC-18, 3-Pack)
$9.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set) | Field Notes America the Beautiful (FNC-18, 3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.95 | $9.95 |
| Weight | 260g | 100g |
| Edition | FNC-27, Summer 2015 Quarterly Edition | FNC-18, Spring 2013 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 | Ruled |
| Cover | French Kraft-Tone stock, custom slipcase with decal sheet | 15pt Tango coated-one-side stock, four-color halftone, 1960s-style imprecision |
| Paper | Dot-graph paper | Finch Fine Soft White, looseleaf blue ruling |
| Edition size | 17,000 box sets | 15,000 packs |
| Weight | ~260g (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 Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set)
- Six topic books in a custom slipcase
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Sold out at Field Notes, so it is a secondhand hunt now
Field Notes America the Beautiful (FNC-18, 3-Pack)
- First full-color photographic covers, plus a decal
- 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 America the Beautiful (FNC-18, 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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