Were can I get and what do you use for journals or field notes?
Any recommendations for a durable hard or soft back type?
Looking for something my 13 y/o can start documenting his outdoor experiences.
He turns 14 next month, thinking this is a good gift idea.
Thanks
I created a word template and add to that ... That way it's legible as I get sloppier with my handwriting... I can also add photos .. Without fear of them getting torn or misplaced
I have a small journal from rougejournals.com Runs about $25 but ilike t take notes when in the woods
http://roguejournals.com/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/pocket-journal1.115c86e873aa46e7b2f1880d2c6e962b.jpg
That's a nice one, might just be what I am looking for. Plus like you, I want him to be able to use it in the field. If I we are out some where for a week or so its easier to write it down then than to try and recall what happened 5 days ago.
I know a word template/digital etc. is nice. But kids these days spend too much time behind a computer at school as is.
I write in my journal several times a day as things happen. At my age, I can't even remember what I've had for breakfast. :bigsmyl: I've always just used a small 4x6 inch or so binder notebook for a journal.
I use a small 3x5" write in the rain book and then transfer it all to a word document throughout the winter.
I found mine in a book store. I told my son that I kept a journal of my outdoor experiences, from when I was young kid. He replied "where do you keep it"?
I have enjoyed looking back remembering my hunting and fishing experiences with my dad and my son. Friends also.
There are a lot of things that have changed over the years, especially my attitudes.
Here is another option.
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/Products.asp?mi=70935
Rite-in-the-Rain makes/made a Bow Hunter Journal (and other specific outdoor/sportsmen journals). They have kits that come with the journal, cover, and a pen.
Upon looking at the site for a link, it seems they may be discontinuing those topic-specific journals.... http://www.riteintherain.com/sportsmen
I'm sure if you googled rite-in-the-rain bow hunt or big game, or whatever, you could still find them.
Oh, and I know Field Notes (https://fieldnotesbrand.com/) brand is popular in survival/diy/homestead-type networks...they have lots of options too.
They have options for storing or otherwise cataloging your notebooks and stuff over the years.
thanks. gonna have to check them out
I made this one for my dad last Christmas to go with the knife/sheath I made him the year before. I used a $5 journal refill from Office Depot and attached the leather cover with contact cement.
(http://i1246.photobucket.com/albums/gg614/tomsm44/image_16.jpeg) (http://s1246.photobucket.com/user/tomsm44/media/image_16.jpeg.html)
that's really nice Matt