Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Hard Cover Notebook, 4.75" x 7.5", Yellow Cover, Geological Pattern (No. 540F)

This would be my second Rite in the Rain Geological Field Book. If your doing anything geology field related, it is the perfect rite in the rain. It is compact so you can put it in a field vest with no issues. It is light, yet sturdy. I sometimes use the spine of the book to move dirt and rocks out of the way and it withstands the punishment. It can also be used as a writing surface if need be, and the covers will never warp, bend, break, or in anyway let you down.My first rite in the rain was purchased back in 2008 when I took field geology. I used it all throughout field and then some for other geo field trips and never had an issue. The reference items in the back are by far the best part of this rite in the rain. Others that I have seen do not come with this, and when you are in pinch out in the field this thing comes in handy. Need to do a quick QAP? No problem. Need to know relative compositions? No problem! Are you a noob and forgot you geological time scale? Got it right in the back. Need a scale for pictures? Look no further. Forgot what size grains qualify it as gravel, cobbles, or a boulder? Just look in the back mijo, its all there! Oh yeah, and it really does live up to its name: you can write in the rain all you want with no problems, kickin butt the whole time.Don't waste your time with anyother size rite in the rain: 8 1/2 x 11 is way to big to carry around and is in no way as sturdy as this one, and it doesnt come with any of the reference pages. The small three ring binder type rite in the rains are clumsy, and you need to replace individual sheets.No thank you.If you are in school getting your geology degree (great field by the way), or even out in the field working and making money, its a perfect companion for taking notes. Buy this and you will not be sad.

The product works well for writing in the rain but the only reason I would recommend this one (geological) compared to a much much cheaper rite in the rain is if you *REALLY* need the extra stuff in the back. It has some information about rocks, grain sizing, and a pocket for a plastic scale (which was nice and used a lot). But if you already know that stuff, save yourself the $10 and just get a regular rite in the rain. But it did withstand a lot and rain/sweat/general abuse from the field and school stuff.After my field classes I ended up getting rid of the notebook because I didn't care to keep the information I collected, but I did keep the plastic scale north arrow that came with it.

I have used these books in a variety of field settings. Rite in the Rain has rarely failed me with their quality, but this model has been more useful to me than most. As a young geologist, my research has already taken me to many different types of research and field locals. There are many field guides and reference books that a person can buy for the field, but it is nice to have the universal reference essentials in the back of a single book that also can house your data. These references include common abbreviations and map symbols that we use, QAPF diagram, sandstone ternary diagrams, comparison charts for sizes and percentages, and sedimentary nomenclature diagrams. Additionally, having the timescale and a photo scale always with you is very handy. More than once I have accidentally left my SEPM or GSA photo scales somewhere and utilized the one in the back of the book. The only change that I personally would have liked to have seen in the book would be to have some of the more common phase diagrams (e.g. feldspars and pyroxenes, etc.). Those would have been useful in the field for my volcanics research.

I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I have been looking for a book this size to use instead of the green federal supply service model. I prefer grids and smaller line widths. This fits both molds. It is a geological book and looks perfect for that purpose, but you can also use it for general purposes. Your writing comes out clear, sticky notes stick well. I have it in my officer's Multicam field notebook. They also have wider grids on the left of each page. So, its multifaceted. I didn't expect this much. Very happy with the product. Caveat: I HATED the federal green books, so maybe I am biased. But, give it a shot. I also use rite in the rain pencils. Excellent products. You pay a little more, but its worth it.

Works well, not completely water proof, but definitely water resistant. If you’re needing a field book for geology related things then get this one, it has helpful stuff in the back pages.

ella es Paleontóloga y la usó en trabajo de campo a tres mil metros de altura en un desierto y bajo tormentas muy intensas. Le sirvió mucho

I usually don't write reviews but this book really held up. It was dropped in the surf brand new and it dried very well. Most of the edges of the pages were wet but the pages dried straight and not wavy like most notebooks that get water logged. The only evidence for its christening is the fine sand that got stuck between pages. Highly recommend this book for geology students/those that work outdoors. Appendix in the back is VERY helpful for students.

Happy wirh quality, item arrived as expected