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.

Definitely the best field book out there. So compact and sturdy in all weather.

Preso per mio figlio che studia geologia e necessitava di un taccuino resistente alle intemperie, da usare durante le escursioni sotto la pioggia e nei fiumi.Bello anche da vedere.

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Good quality rite in rain Geology notebook.