write in rain notebook question

I carry a 3×5 spiral pocket notebook (http://www.riteintherain.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=135&Category=939b4ef6-f9d7-49c5-9620-2d74aeb5e7ff) and use a small golf pencil. It is fairly light and I always have it on me during the day in my back pocket, but tend to leave it at home for trips. If I happen to bring a deck of cards, I may take a sheet for writing down the scores to a spades game.

I use a generic 3"x5" wirebound notebook, 90 sheets. I use a pencil unless it breaks, and then I use a ballpoint. Nothing special.

Ballpoint pen ink will tend to run if it gets too wet, but it is a lot easier to read if it stays dry.

–B.G.–

I use a Rite in the Rain mini notebook and a Sharpie micro permanent marker. I keep important contact numbers and other notes in it…

All: I use a Fisher Space Pen ink refill—not the whole pen, and just wrap adhesive tape around the barrel to make it thick enough to grip comfortably. In my experience they write on most, but not all surfaces, down to about -30C, where they become sluggish…after that, use a pencil!

We used that brand of notebooks when I did a survey work internship for a summer. You're supposed to use a hard pencil with them; the water resistance works through the action of the pencil head pushing through the layer of wax and onto the paper. They made a point about that (and penmanship) when I did my work, since it turns out that survey work notebooks were considered legal documents. :

For a short hike I'll bring just a few sheets of the write in the rain paper, and for longer trips I'll bring the smallest notebook as a journal and for orientation notes. I use a golf pencil with some blaze orange duct tape wrapped around it.

I use their small notebook- the pages are removable (w/ a little work)- so I either lighten up the notebook by taking sheets out or for really light endeavors- pull out x amount of sheets and use duct tape as a binder- 0.5 oz for “notebook” and writing implement- I use mine w/ a Sharpie ultrafine point (8.5 grams)- writes great on the rite in rain- it’s also nice for marking other items (including maps)

my review on the ultrafinepoint sharpie

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/reviews/display_reviews.html?forum_thread_id=23677&skip_to_post=191609#191609

Yes, one of the small spirals for long trips, especially in Europe. Sometimes a biro, sometimes a pencil. The notes help me label photos back at home.

Cheers

fisher Red Stowaway Space Pen…4 inches, 5 with top on the back… 0.2 ounces and writes in rain or cold or upsidedown. 10 bucks and i guess you could use it as a tent stake in emergency.

I've been using the Rite in the Rain 391-M for a couple years. This is a 3×5 book with a stapled binding. I've taken the suggestion of Roger Caffin and have acquired some of the spiral bound books as they're more elegant. I've not yet had a chance to use one but am preparing them for the BPL store in the near future.