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Reviews > Books > Blank Journals and Writing Implements > Rite in the Rain Outdoor Journal > Test Report by Andrew Buskov Rite in the RainOutdoor Journal When having clear readable notes is necessary in all conditions, the All-Weather outdoor journal is a must. Andrew Buskov Tester Biographical Information
Backpacking Background:I’ve been backpacking for years now, and have slowly started developing my ideal style. I’ve gotten my pack weight down to roughly 25 – 30 lbs (11.3 - 13.6 kg) before water, and am whittling it down every hike. Day hiking is nice, but getting out over multiple nights is really what I enjoy. I like to take my time and enjoy the scenery as opposed to hiking hard. I also like being comfortable and insist on an air mattress. I usually tent or hammock, but stay in shelters when needed.
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| Item: | Outdoor Journal Kit |
| Manufacturer: | Rite in the Rain |
| Website | http://www.riteintherain.com/ |
| Year of Manufacture: | 2009 |
| MSRP: | $34.69 |
| Listed Weight: | .4 lb (.18 kg) |
| Actual Weight: | .4 lb (.18 kg) |
These
are not your typical spiral
binders,
but are a double loop wire binding. The front and back
cover are
made of a thick yellow plastic with printing on both the front and back
covers. The yellow definitely makes it easier to see in the
dark. The pages, as well as the covers, have a rectangular
stamped hole in them for the wire binding, and all fit nice and tight
inside the covers without
dangling over the edge. This is nice as I have had journals with
dangling pages, and the pages always seem to get ruffled in my pack.
The paper itself is block lined. The horizontal
lines are blue and solid while the vertical lines are blue and
dashed. Down in the lower right corner is a "square ="
definition box. This is a
great feature as I now have a way to remember how many feet each
square is when I'm graphing something. Also, even though the paper is
designed to be used in poor weather, the paper doesn't feel rough,
greasy, or different in texture from standard notebook paper. The only
difference that can be noticed is the weight of the paper; it appears
to be a heavier paper which is nice for tear protection. Since both of
the journals
appear to be relatively the same except for size, it should be assumed
that whatever is mentioned within this review applies to both journals.
The pen is a click style pen as opposed to a twist style. This was a
bit surprising as it appears upon opening that the pen would be a twist
style. I found out rather quickly though that I wasn't operating it
correctly when the pen cane unscrewed and the internal cartridge was
exposed. It is a matte black pen with a small shirt pocket clip on the
top. There is no other writing on the pen and the top is a blunt end.
The
canvas pouch is composed of a long piece of canvas that is folded over
twice to form an envelope shape. The sides are sewn together with a
ribbon material. Inside the pouch are two elastic bands that hold the
pen,
paper, and other items effectively. The bottom elastic is also sewn in
such a way to create pouches so as to separate pens, pencils,
flashlights, or other long items that could be slid into the pouch.
Having these pouches keeps the pen and pencil that I have in there now
from sliding sideways or diagonally. On the exterior of the pouch is a
plastic clip that holds the top of the pouch closed. There is enough
extra material through the clip to allow for the pouch to be stuffed
full of equipment and still allow the clip to secure the lid of the
pouch.
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