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Field Notes Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set) vs Field Notes Pitch Black Notebook (2-Pack)
Field Notes Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set) ($19.95) vs Field Notes Pitch Black Notebook (2-Pack) ($16.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
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Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set)
$19.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Workshop Companion (FNC-27, 6-Pack Box Set) | Field Notes Pitch Black Notebook (2-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.95 | $16.95 |
| Weight | 260g | 165g |
| Edition | FNC-27, Summer 2015 Quarterly Edition | — |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 4.75 x 7.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 64 per book |
| Ruling | Dot-graph | Dot-graph or ruled, your choice |
| Cover | French Kraft-Tone stock, custom slipcase with decal sheet | French Paper Co. custom 118#C Pitch Black Duplex, gloss black staples |
| Paper | Dot-graph paper | Finch Opaque Smooth 60#T Bright White, Light Mist Gray ink |
| Edition size | 17,000 box sets | Permanent line |
| Weight | ~260g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~165g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; 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 Pitch Black Notebook (2-Pack)
- 64 pages in a black duplex cover, always in stock
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- No longer pocket size
Field Notes Pitch Black Notebook (2-Pack) is the better value at $16.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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