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Elan Publishing Company The Indestructible, Waterproof, Tearproof, Weatherproof Field Notebook - 3.5'x5.5' - Combo Colors - Lined Memo Book - Pack of 4

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Topher
2025-09-01 11:30:36
I got these because I have an uncanny ability to destroy my field notebooks. Whether it's wear, water, or my general stupidity, every single pocket notebook I've used has suffered an ignoble death.Then these notebooks entered my life. They're harder to kill than a succulent and tougher than a bucket of rottweiler. Plus, they come in an array of fashionable colors.But are they... indestructible? Tentatively, I have to say that they are. At least, assuming that you're not actively trying to destroy it (it has no natural defenses against blades, for example). The paper isn't even paper! It's some weird plastic-ish material that takes ink and pencil astonishingly well (yes, even underwater - of course I tested). It feels... wrong to write on, but works so right. Except for gel ink, though, because gel ink doesn't stick to anything, ever. I have noticed that new ink will tend to transfer to the next page a bit when it's closed, but it somehow doesn't smear.Unlike literally every staple-bound notebook I've ever used, the pages in these are solidly anchored. The not-paper is tearproof, so the pages won't come out unless you want them to. And for much the same reason, the cover won't tear off. I'm sure that it will burn and/or melt at high enough temperatures, but that was outside the scope of my testing.They're perfectly sized to fit in your back pocket. And thin enough that you'll forget it's there. I have found myself wishing for more pages, but I think that might contradict with the 'super thin' quality.If your field notebooks tend to meet an early and unexpected demise, this is absolutely the product for you.Like:+ Seems pretty indestructible+ Holds ink & pencil pretty well+ Performs all duties of a notebook admirably well+ The bright orange one is impossible to lose+ Perfectly sized for a back pocketNo Like:- Ink will sometimes transfer to facing page when closed- Would like more pages- Probably would not survive the heat of reentry unprotectedVerdict: why aren't they in your cart yet? Stop reading and GO.
Runkel Family
2025-08-29 15:45:08
Excellent, use it everyday working civil construction and it gets beat up. Has fallen in rivers and seems untouched. Would recommend using pencil as you don't have to let the ink dry and it won't smear if you fail to use water resistant ink. I did have a smear issue, but that was from the wrong ink. Again, use pencil and water does nothing to your notes.
Richard DeVries
2025-08-04 12:10:48
I keep these on me at all times. They work great. One thing to mention is that some pens that use more ink can smear on the waterproof pages. Cheaper pens work best with these. I keep one in my pocket, in my backpack, on my desk, and on my nightstand. Whenever I have a thought I need to remember or if I am just brainstorming I have it handy. One thing to note is that I have a pretty labor intensive job and they never rip even being in my pocket all day. I also need to use scissors to cut out the old pages because the paper is that durable.
Sweat645128
2025-07-12 16:58:42
Wish they came wish the pens but that's the only down side,all my coworkers ordered them some for work cause we are in security and work outside when it rains and if you do note or writing in the rain this book/pad that fits in your pocket is worth its weight in gold I think and so do my coworkers.
Customer
2025-07-11 17:09:06
They seem to be good quality and a nice size.
Amajoe Shmo
2025-07-05 12:59:41
I noticed that pencil and pen is easier to smudge because the pages are less absorbent. Also, heat will destroy this book very quickly. It has absolutely no flame retardant. Water is fine, but again, your gell pen ink will run, and some of your graphite will rinse off. Permanent marker pens seem best, but the pages are soft and adding your own writing backer might be the right fix. Also, the pages will cut fine, so if you need to remove a page for whatever reason you don't need an triple-strength industrial folio remover or anything. Probably they should just say it's waterproof, but I think that could be a stretch too. Still, I love the book! Get it for all your adventure friends! You remember that hike we did a couple years ago? Yes I do!
AJW21
2025-05-27 16:07:14
It is a very sturdy note book
Customer
2025-05-26 17:06:25
I got these books for Officer Candidate School. I previously used Rite in the Rain and wasn't crazy about them so I thought I'd try these since the price was good. Now, I will never go back to Rite in the Rain. I first used my book during a Land Nav course. It was the absolute worst rain I have experienced. 8 hours of torrential downpour and this book looked good as new. I opened the book two days later and there were still water droplets on the pages but no writing was smeared and the pages weren't crumpled. I just wiped the page off and went on with life. I kept this book in my shoulder pocket for 8 weeks of OCS. It went through rain, dirt, sweat, and a hail storm. The cove faded but the pages are still in great shape. I will buy more and I have told everyone to switch to these.
Esperanza Hernandez A
2025-04-28 10:09:00
Las libretas son de tamaño accesible, fácil de guardar y tienen una buena calidad de papel
Michael Nolan
2025-03-18 14:41:27
Love the size and quality of this product
jbernsie
2024-12-13 18:32:55
Great little notebook
Sridhar Chandran
2024-12-05 15:07:57
It's flimsy. A hard back would be nice.The pages are water resistant but pick the right pen. They're thin and ink seeps through.
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