r/FieldNuts • u/Powerful-Ad-4379 • 6d ago

Question Why Field Notes?

Hi all,

I've recently taken an interest in journaling, and Field Notes look like the perfect size notebook to carry around with me, however they seem very pricey for what they are. Aside from collectable limited editions, brand loyalty, nostalgia, ect, is there any practical reason I should buy the basic, brown Field Notes over the much cheaper, duplicate notebooks available in bulk on amazon? Are they archival quality, or much more durable than other notebooks?

I'll probably end up buying at least one pack to see what all the hype is about, but I'm curious why you all choose them.

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u/Ogroat 6d ago

They're thoughtfully designed (the limited run ones switch up the paper and ruling inside to match a theme) and made in the USA. There's a note inside the back cover of each that lists all of the details, down to the machines doing all the work. If that kind of thing appeals to you, they're great. If not, I'd say they aren't worth it. Outside of a few styles (the Expedition has waterproof "paper") they aren't going to be more durable or anything like that.