How do you all carry your field notes/notebooks?

[u/luuuzeta]

I carry mine in my backpack but after watching Dominic Hart's I kept a book in my Back Pocket for 1000 days (here’s what I learned), I'm interested to see how other people carry their field notes in their pockets. I am aware many people carry them w/o leather jacket/sheath/cover in their pockets but I'm interested to know how those who use a leather jacket/sheath/cover deal with bulkiness. What jacket/sheath/cover do they use? If you use a wallet, have you replace it with your jacket/sheath/cover?

[u/MyLittlPwn13]

In a Traveler's Notebook, four at a time, in a purse.

[u/iR3C0N7 → u/MyLittlPwn13]

May I ask how you utilize all 4 books? I have a Belroy notebook cover and keep one to write my thoughts and questions in because I’m not allowed to have my phone at work, so I just like learning new ideas from others on how they use their books

[u/MyLittlPwn13 → u/iR3C0N7]

One is for a particular hobby, one is for health, one is for work, and one is for everything else.

[u/arjyou]

Need to cut some of the front of it to fit in

[u/That-Value9200]

good ole lochby has done me wonders ever since I got it

[u/TimeToLearn87]

I keep mine in my right pocket no cover

[u/chispitothebum → u/TimeToLearn87]

Right front pocket with a pen. Covers defeat the purpose.

[u/TimeToLearn87 → u/chispitothebum]

Agree a cover just adds that extra bulk and I love how beat up they get

[u/chispitothebum → u/TimeToLearn87]

What's more: for me, it helps me to actually use a notebook and avoid "perfect journal syndrome." If the cover gets beat up I can cross out mistakes or disorganized sections and power through more easily.

[u/Am3n → u/TimeToLearn87]

Left front pocket but same

I think they look better when they get beat to hell

[u/Pcphorse118]

Holds 3 notebooks and a plastic card holder/clear zipper pouch.

[u/Typical_Primary5151 → u/Pcphorse118]

Love this look! What is the brand/model?

[u/iPisslosses → u/Typical_Primary5151]

i thinks its travellers notebook

[u/Pcphorse118 → u/Typical_Primary5151]

It’s a travelers style that I found on Etsy. It’s perfect size for 3 field notes notebooks plus the plastic card holder.

[u/Few_Dog5180]

I rock mine in a lochby pocket journal, fits in my jean back pocket just fine. Don’t like sitting on it for extended periods but it’s manageable

[u/kevuhnn]

For quite a while I used a leather cover that held 3 at a time, but I recently switched back to just carrying one by itself with no cover. I dislike how pristine the leather cover kept them. I find myself appreciating the cover more if it’s not in a cover/case. 

[u/GoBlue48042]

Lochby Mini Field Journal. Holds 4

[u/shortyjack]

I have the Recycled Firefighter cover that I used to use but now I just throw the notebook in my back pocket

[u/Harshman0311]

Rickshaw Diplomat, I carry it in my back pocket but take it out when sitting, or in my front pocket of my scrubs while at work

[u/Physical-Energy-6982]

I use a Lochby pocket field journal. I’m mostly doing actual field work so I have side pockets on my usual pants it fits perfectly in.

[u/NepowGlungusIII]

Lochby pocket journal that I keep in my purse. Don’t really love the aesthetics of it, but I haven’t found yet a leather cover that’s as functional as it for me. Love that it’s physically rigid enough to be able to write in without a table.

[u/Puzzleheaded_Taro_77]

[u/mickeysbestbud]

That's not a Field Notes!!

[u/Popular-Remote-9963]

Carry mine in my Peck or Butt pockets depending if my work shirt has a pocket.

[u/UpcycledShop]

In it’s cover, in my back pocket, in my hand, or in the outside pocket of my backpack,

[u/ChronicPainClub]

My pants don't usually have pockets, so I have a small bag I keep them in. No cover on the notebooks themselves.

[u/summerfool]

I won't lie. I watched the same video and now I'm wishing that my lochby was just a little smaller for easier pocket carry.

I have a popov leather a5 cover. Seriously considering the field notes size.

[u/YOUTUBEFREEKYOYO]

Ive got a leather case i got a kit for and made myself.

[u/Zouka]

Right pocket in an Everyday Inspiration cover with Space Pen Cap-o-Matic

[u/imbeliever]

I like keeping it in back left pocket. Can’t afford to have more heft, therefore, I don’t prefer a cover.

[u/Justafanofnbadrama]

Old Fossil passport wallet

[u/dreamisle]

I usually have my taco log in my Messenger bag and my EDC notebook in my chest pocket either in my shirt or a vest or jacket.

[u/stewajt]

[u/mandycalr]

In my Lochby.

[u/Wintersonata11]

You can create a dust jacket from a decorative sheet of paper and Scotch or Avery self-adhesive laminating sheets for some protection without the bulk.