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Rite in the Rain No. 735 — a field notebook that survives the field
Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Notebook No. 735 (3 x 5 in)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Keeping a bird list
- Rainy walks
- Stocking stuffers
- Field notes
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Price: $8.55
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- Great gift ideaChosen for real-world gifting
- Hand-pickedCurated, not scraped
- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
Many birders keep a written log: what they saw, where, and when - the list that grows into a life list. The Rite in the Rain No. 735 is a 3 x 5 inch top-spiral notebook with 50 all-weather sheets that hold up to rain, sweat and mud, in a tough polydura cover.
It is made in America, fits a shirt or jacket pocket, and flips open with one hand. It is a small, cheap gift that gets carried on every walk.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A birder starting a life list
- Someone who walks in all weather
Think twice if
- They log sightings only in an app
The catch
The special paper works best with a pencil or an all-weather pen - ordinary gel pens can smear on it.
Skip for a birder who logs everything in an app like eBird.
Key specs
| Brand | Rite in the Rain (No. 735) |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 x 5 inches |
| Sheets | 50 all-weather sheets |
| Binding | Top spiral (wire-o) |
| Page pattern | Universal |
| Cover | Black polydura |
| Made in | USA |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Use a pencil or an all-weather pen.
- It has 50 sheets.
Why we like it
- Notes survive rain and mud
- Pocket size with a top spiral
- Made in America
Questions people ask
A pencil works in any weather; Rite in the Rain also sells all-weather pens made for its paper.
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