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Pocket notebooks

We compared 23 notebooks that meet these criteria. The lightest is the Rite in the Rain Top Spiral Notebook-Green at 0.1 lb, and prices start at $4.

By Everyday LoadoutData checked 23 notebooks comparedHow we compare

CriteriaPocket size (from published dimensions)Adjust in search

At a glance

Side-by-side specs

Key specs for each notebook in this list, sorted by weight
NotebookPagesSizePaperRulingBindingFrom
Rite in the Rain Top Spiral Notebook-Green1003.0 × 5.0 in——Spiral$4.95
Field Notes Heavy Duty 3½" × 5½" Ruled & Double Graph Grid Paper803.5 × 5.5 in103.6 gsmLined, Graph, Mixed rulingsSpiral$14.95
Lochby A7 Dot Grid (4-pack)722.5 × 4.0 in73 gsmDot gridStaple-bound$7.99
Lochby Pocket-size Dot Grid (4-pack)723.5 × 5.5 in68 gsmDot gridSewn$23.99
Lochby Pocket-size Dot Grid723.5 × 5.5 in68 gsmDot gridSewn$5.99
Lochby Pocket-size Grid723.5 × 5.5 in68 gsmGraphSewn$5.99
Lochby Pocket-size Notebooks (Variety 4-pack)723.5 × 5.5 in68 gsmLined, Dot grid, BlankSewn$23.99
Lochby Pocket-size Notebooks723.5 × 5.5 in68 gsmDot grid, Lined, BlankSewn$23.99
Lochby Pocket-size Plain723.5 × 5.5 in68 gsmBlankSewn$5.99
Lochby Pocket-size Ruled723.5 × 5.5 in68 gsmLinedSewn$5.99
Traveler's Company TF Refill Black (Passport Size)643.5 × 4.9 in——Sewn$6
Traveler's Company TRAVELER'S notebook Refill TWELVES RECORD Crate (Passport Size)643.5 × 4.8 in—BlankRefill insert$6.80
Field Notes Original Graph 3-Pack483.5 × 5.5 in88.8 gsmGraphStaple-bound$12.95
Field Notes Original Mixed 3-Pack483.5 × 5.5 in88.8 gsmGraph, Lined, BlankStaple-bound$12.95
Field Notes Original Ruled 3-Pack483.5 × 5.5 in88.8 gsmLinedStaple-bound$12.95
Word. Notebooks Adventure Log - 3 Pack483.5 × 5.5 in—Graph—$12.95
Word. Notebooks Checkerboard - 3 Pack483.5 × 5.5 in—Lined—$12
Word. Notebooks Grey Polygon - 3 Pack483.5 × 5.5 in—Lined—Out of stock
Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 1 of 3483.5 × 5.5 in—Dot grid—$12.95
Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 2 of 3483.5 × 5.5 in—Dot grid—$12.95
Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 3 of 3483.5 × 5.5 in—Dot grid—$12.95
Word. Notebooks Intergalactic - 3 Pack483.5 × 5.5 in—Lined—$12
Traveler's Company Refill Short Trip White (Regular Size)363.5 × 4.8 in—BlankRefill insert$4
Rite in the Rain Top Spiral Notebook-Green

Colors: Green

Photo: Tactical Distributors (opens in new tab)

The Rite in the Rain Top Spiral Notebook-Green is a 100-page, 76.2 × 127 mm (3.0 × 5.0 in) notebook. It's spiral and it's made in USA.

It's the lightest of the 4 notebooks here that publish a weight, 98 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Tactical Distributors).

Pages
100
Size
76.2 × 127 mm (3.0 × 5.0 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Not published
Binding
Spiral
Cover
Soft cover

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (Tactical Distributors)
Field Notes Heavy Duty 3½" × 5½" Ruled & Double Graph Grid Paper

Color not published

Photo: Atlas Stationers (opens in new tab)

The Field Notes Heavy Duty 3½" × 5½" Ruled & Double Graph Grid Paper is a 80-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) lined and graph and mixed rulings notebook. It's spiral.

At 0.3 lb it's the heaviest of the 4 notebooks here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: heaviest notebook in this list.

Pages
80
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
103.6 gsm
Ruling
Lined, Graph, Mixed rulings
Binding
Spiral
Cover
Card stock

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Heaviest notebook in this list
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Atlas Stationers)
Lochby A7 Dot Grid (4-pack)

Colors: Dot Grid

Photo: Lochby (opens in new tab)

The Lochby A7 Dot Grid (4-pack) is a 72-page, 63.5 × 101.6 mm (2.5 × 4.0 in) dot grid notebook, sold in packs of 4. It's staple-bound and it's made in Indonesia.

Worth knowing: Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
72
Size
63.5 × 101.6 mm (2.5 × 4.0 in)
Paper
73 gsm
Ruling
Dot grid
Binding
Staple-bound
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Lochby store)
Lochby Pocket-size Dot Grid (4-pack)

Color not published

Photo: Lochby (opens in new tab)

The Lochby Pocket-size Dot Grid (4-pack) is a 72-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) dot grid notebook, sold in packs of 4. It's sewn and it's made in Taiwan.

Worth knowing: Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
72
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
68 gsm
Ruling
Dot grid
Binding
Sewn
Cover
Paper

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Fountain-pen friendly
  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Lochby store)
Lochby Pocket-size Dot Grid

Color not published

Photo: Lochby (opens in new tab)

The Lochby Pocket-size Dot Grid is a 72-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) dot grid notebook. It's sewn and it's made in Taiwan.

Worth knowing: Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
72
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
68 gsm
Ruling
Dot grid
Binding
Sewn
Cover
Paper

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Fountain-pen friendly
  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Lochby store)
Lochby Pocket-size Grid

Color not published

Photo: Lochby (opens in new tab)

The Lochby Pocket-size Grid is a 72-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) graph notebook. It's sewn and it's made in Taiwan.

Worth knowing: Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
72
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
68 gsm
Ruling
Graph
Binding
Sewn
Cover
Paper

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Fountain-pen friendly
  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Lochby store)
Lochby Pocket-size Notebooks (Variety 4-pack)

Color not published

Photo: Lochby (opens in new tab)

The Lochby Pocket-size Notebooks (Variety 4-pack) is a 72-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) lined and dot grid and blank notebook, sold in packs of 4. It's sewn and it's made in Taiwan.

Worth knowing: Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
72
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
68 gsm
Ruling
Lined, Dot grid, Blank
Binding
Sewn
Cover
Paper

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Fountain-pen friendly
  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Lochby store)
Lochby Pocket-size Notebooks

Color not published

Photo: Lochby (opens in new tab)

The Lochby Pocket-size Notebooks is a 72-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) dot grid and lined and blank notebook, sold in packs of 4. It's sewn and it's made in Taiwan.

It's the most expensive here at $23.99. Worth knowing: Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
72
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
68 gsm
Ruling
Dot grid, Lined, Blank
Binding
Sewn
Cover
Paper

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Fountain-pen friendly
  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Lochby store)
Lochby Pocket-size Plain

Color not published

Photo: Lochby (opens in new tab)

The Lochby Pocket-size Plain is a 72-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) blank notebook. It's sewn and it's made in Taiwan (assembled; designed in the USA with materials from Japan).

Worth knowing: Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
72
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
68 gsm
Ruling
Blank
Binding
Sewn
Cover
Paper

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Fountain-pen friendly
  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Lochby store)
Lochby Pocket-size Ruled

Color not published

Photo: Lochby (opens in new tab)

The Lochby Pocket-size Ruled is a 72-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) lined notebook. It's sewn and it's made in Taiwan.

Worth knowing: Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
72
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
68 gsm
Ruling
Lined
Binding
Sewn
Cover
Paper

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Fountain-pen friendly
  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Lochby doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Lochby store)
Traveler's Company TF Refill Black (Passport Size)

Color not published

Photo: Traveler's Company (opens in new tab)

The Traveler's Company TF Refill Black (Passport Size) is a 64-page, 89 × 124 mm (3.5 × 4.9 in) notebook. It's sewn and it's made in Japan.

Worth knowing: Traveler's Company doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
64
Size
89 × 124 mm (3.5 × 4.9 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Not published
Binding
Sewn
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Traveler's Company doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Traveler's Company store)
Traveler's Company TRAVELER'S notebook Refill TWELVES RECORD Crate (Passport Size)

Color not published

Photo: Traveler's Company (opens in new tab)

The Traveler's Company TRAVELER'S notebook Refill TWELVES RECORD Crate (Passport Size) is a 64-page, 88.9 × 121.9 mm (3.5 × 4.8 in) blank notebook. It's refill insert and it's made in Japan.

Worth knowing: Traveler's Company doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
64
Size
88.9 × 121.9 mm (3.5 × 4.8 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Blank
Binding
Refill insert
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Traveler's Company doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Traveler's Company store)
Field Notes Original Graph 3-Pack

Color not published

Photo: Atlas Stationers (opens in new tab)

The Field Notes Original Graph 3-Pack is a 48-page, 89 × 140 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) graph notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's staple-bound and it's made in U.S.A..

Worth knowing: Field Notes doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
48
Size
89 × 140 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
88.8 gsm
Ruling
Graph
Binding
Staple-bound
Cover
Card stock

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Field Notes doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Atlas Stationers)
Field Notes Original Mixed 3-Pack

Color not published

Photo: Atlas Stationers (opens in new tab)

The Field Notes Original Mixed 3-Pack is a 48-page, 89 × 140 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) graph and lined and blank notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's staple-bound and it's made in U.S.A..

It's the second lightest of the 4 notebooks here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Atlas Stationers).

Pages
48
Size
89 × 140 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
88.8 gsm
Ruling
Graph, Lined, Blank
Binding
Staple-bound
Cover
Card stock

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (Atlas Stationers)
Field Notes Original Ruled 3-Pack

Color not published

Photo: Atlas Stationers (opens in new tab)

The Field Notes Original Ruled 3-Pack is a 48-page, 89 × 140 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) lined notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's staple-bound and it's made in U.S.A..

It's the third lightest of the 4 notebooks here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Atlas Stationers).

Pages
48
Size
89 × 140 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
88.8 gsm
Ruling
Lined
Binding
Staple-bound
Cover
Card stock

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (Atlas Stationers)
Word. Notebooks Adventure Log - 3 Pack

Color not published

Photo: Word. Notebooks (opens in new tab)

The Word. Notebooks Adventure Log - 3 Pack is a 48-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) graph notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's made in USA.

Worth knowing: Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
48
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Graph
Binding
Not published
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Word. Notebooks store)
Word. Notebooks Checkerboard - 3 Pack

Color not published

Photo: Word. Notebooks (opens in new tab)

The Word. Notebooks Checkerboard - 3 Pack is a 48-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) lined notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's made in USA.

Worth knowing: Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
48
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Lined
Binding
Not published
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Word. Notebooks store)
Word. Notebooks Grey Polygon - 3 Pack

Color not published

Photo: Word. Notebooks (opens in new tab)

The Word. Notebooks Grey Polygon - 3 Pack is a 48-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) lined notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's made in USA.

Worth knowing: out of stock at every retailer we track.

Pages
48
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Lined
Binding
Not published
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Out of stock at every retailer we track
  • Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Word. Notebooks store)
Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 1 of 3

Color not published

Photo: Word. Notebooks (opens in new tab)

The Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 1 of 3 is a 48-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) dot grid notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's made in USA.

Worth knowing: Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
48
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Dot grid
Binding
Not published
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Word. Notebooks store)
Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 2 of 3

Color not published

Photo: Word. Notebooks (opens in new tab)

The Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 2 of 3 is a 48-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) dot grid notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's made in USA.

Worth knowing: Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
48
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Dot grid
Binding
Not published
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Word. Notebooks store)
Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 3 of 3

Color not published

Photo: Word. Notebooks (opens in new tab)

The Word. Notebooks Out of This World - 3 Pack: Set 3 of 3 is a 48-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) dot grid notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's made in USA.

Worth knowing: Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
48
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Dot grid
Binding
Not published
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Word. Notebooks store)
Word. Notebooks Intergalactic - 3 Pack

Color not published

Photo: Word. Notebooks (opens in new tab)

The Word. Notebooks Intergalactic - 3 Pack is a 48-page, 88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in) lined notebook, sold in packs of 3. It's made in USA.

Worth knowing: Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
48
Size
88.9 × 139.7 mm (3.5 × 5.5 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Lined
Binding
Not published
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Word. Notebooks doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Word. Notebooks store)
Traveler's Company Refill Short Trip White (Regular Size)

Color not published

Photo: Traveler's Company (opens in new tab)

The Traveler's Company Refill Short Trip White (Regular Size) is a 36-page, 88.9 × 121.9 mm (3.5 × 4.8 in) blank notebook. It's refill insert and it's made in Japan.

It's the least expensive here at $4. Worth knowing: Traveler's Company doesn't publish this notebook's weight.

Pages
36
Size
88.9 × 121.9 mm (3.5 × 4.8 in)
Paper
Not published
Ruling
Blank
Binding
Refill insert
Cover
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Pocket size

Worth knowing

  • Traveler's Company doesn't publish this notebook's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Traveler's Company store)

Questions, answered from the data

What are the lightest pocket notebooks?

The Rite in the Rain Top Spiral Notebook-Green is the lightest at 0.1 lb (54 g), by Tactical Distributors's listing (19 of the 23 notebooks don't publish a weight).

What's the cheapest option?

The Traveler's Company Refill Short Trip White (Regular Size), with a lowest in-stock price of $4 this week.

Which has the most pages?

The Rite in the Rain Top Spiral Notebook-Green, with 100 pages.

How we chose

This list includes every notebook in our database that meets all of these criteria: pocket size (from published dimensions). Notebooks are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.

Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.

This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.