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March 31, 2026 by Jim

We asked folks to send us a photo of a book they were reading and a Field Notes they were using, or any interesting combination of the two items. We got a ton of great responses, and it was difficult to choose just ten.

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Some History on Fire Spotters and the Star of Our Film

Located in Oconto County, Wisconsin in the Chequamego-Nicolet National Forest, just two miles from the community of Mountain (pop. 860) and just off Forest Road 2106… – Feb. 22nd, 2012

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Vermont Maps and Legends

Our unofficial New England Ambassador Abraham A. Schechter visited Vermont a couple times recently, and of course brought along Vermont “County Fair” Field Notes. – Oct. 12th, 2011

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A Heartbreaking Story of Loss and Recovery

This past weekend, I helped two friends move. After going in to work at 7am (a bit hung over, I might add) and working six hours, I helped them load the truck… – Jul. 16th, 2011

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Dry Transfer Application Instructions

Applying your Field Notes dry-transfer lettering is simple with the straightforward directions included with the kit. But if you’re a perfectionist… – Mar. 19th, 2011

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50 Two-Letter Codes, 50 Editions

But darned if we don’t have to look up the “M” states every time. – Mar. 10th, 2011

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Renegade Pencils and Mongolian Field Notes

Ewan, John, and Jason, collectively Renegade Pencils, are on their way to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia in an ambulance. – Aug. 11th, 2010

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