Rite in the Rain 3x5 Top Spiral Notebook All-Weather

Overview of the Rite in the Rain 3x5 Top Spiral Notebook

You need notes you can trust when the weather turns. The Rite in the Rain 3x5 Top Spiral Notebook is a pocket-sized field notebook engineered to survive the conditions that destroy ordinary paper. Rain, sweat, mud, snow, grease, and oil are no match for its patented all-weather paper, and the notebook has been made in Tacoma, Washington, USA since 1916.

The 735 (Black) is the most popular variant, but this notebook comes in eight cover colors to suit every preference and operational environment.

Why professionals choose it:

• Fits a uniform shirt pocket at just 3 inches by 5 inches
• 100 pages of universal-pattern all-weather paper written on without smearing
• Rust-resistant Wire-O binding that stays round in your back pocket
• Polydura cover that shrugs off scratches, stains, and sustained field abuse

From law enforcement officers documenting a scene in a downpour to soldiers logging patrol notes in a river crossing, this notebook goes where your phone cannot.

Key Features

• All-Weather Paper: 100 pages (50 sheets) of Rite in the Rain's proprietary wood-based paper that repels water, sweat, grease, mud, oil, and snow. Unlike synthetic waterproof paper, it can be folded, torn, and burned.
• Page Pattern: Universal pattern featuring standard horizontal lines with faint vertical dashes to guide sketches and diagrams. Printed in non-glare dark gray ink for legibility in bright sunlight.
• Paper Weight: 20 lb all-weather stock. Black, Blue, Green, and Gray variants use gray paper; Brown and Tan variants use tan paper; Orange variant uses orange paper; Tan/Green Plaid variant uses tan paper.
• PolyDura Cover: Flexible, waterproof outer cover that defends your notes from scratches and stains. Available in Black (735), Blue (235), Brown (435), Gray (835), Green (935), Tan (935T), Orange (OR35), and Tan/Green Plaid (PL935T).
• Wire-O Binding: Impact-resistant, rust-resistant top-mounted Wire-O spiral that holds its round shape in your back pocket, pack, or plate carrier. Unlike standard spiral coil, Wire-O keeps open pages aligned.
• Cover Reference Printing: Standard and metric rulers plus conversion charts and map scales printed on the back cover for quick field reference without a phone.
• Writing Instrument Compatibility: When wet, use a standard pencil (e.g., #2 Ticonderoga) or any all-weather pressurized pen. Standard ballpoint pens and permanent markers work when paper is dry. Water-based inks (gel pens, highlighters, fountain pens) bead off and should be avoided.
• Recyclability: The entire notebook is recyclable. Separate the Wire-O binding before placing it in curbside programs. The all-weather paper recycles with standard white or printed papers.
• Dimensions: 3 inches x 5 inches.
• Weight: 0.12 lbs per notebook.
• Country of Origin: Made in the USA (Tacoma, Washington, since 1916).
• MPN reference (Black): 735; see the Specifications table for all eight variant MPNs.

Specifications

Variant SKUs and UPCs

Compatibility

The Rite in the Rain 3x5 Top Spiral Notebook fits any standard shirt, BDU, or cargo pocket sized for a 3-by-5-inch index card. It pairs with the full Rite in the Rain accessories line, including:

• Rite in the Rain No. 97 All-Weather Metal Pen (recommended companion, sold separately)
• Rite in the Rain No. 85 Mechanical Clicker Pencil
• Rite in the Rain C935T and similar covers designed for 3x5 notebooks

Writing compatibility note: Gel pens, highlighters, and fountain pens use water-based ink and are not compatible. The paper is designed to repel water, which means water-based inks will bead and wash off. When you expect wet conditions, use a pencil or a pressurized all-weather pen. When paper is dry, standard ballpoint pens and permanent markers write cleanly.

Not recommended for: Use as a substitute for standard paper notebooks in applications where water-based ink is required.

Intended Users

The Rite in the Rain 3x5 Top Spiral Notebook was built for anyone who takes notes outside, in the field, or in physically demanding environments.

Law enforcement officers and detectives rely on it to record scene observations, witness statements, and case notes during incidents that happen regardless of the weather. The pocket-sized 3x5 format fits cleanly in a uniform shirt pocket and holds up through a full shift.

Military personnel and soldiers have trusted Rite in the Rain notebooks since World War I. The 735 (Black) carries NSN 7530-01-662-5593, confirming its standing as government-issued field equipment.

Firefighters and search-and-rescue personnel working in wet, smoky, or high-sweat environments find that conventional paper notebooks fail when they need them most. This one does not.

Hunters, outfitters, and backcountry guides use it to log harvests, coordinates, client notes, and scouting data regardless of the season.

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics use it for quick field documentation before data is transferred to official records.

Outdoor professionals including foresters, timber workers, wildlife biologists, geologists, construction supervisors, and landscape contractors depend on it for job site notes that survive daily abuse.

Survivalists and preppers keep it as part of their everyday carry because a notebook that can be destroyed by water is a liability when grid communications are down.

What's Included

• 1 Rite in the Rain 3x5 Top Spiral Notebook (color as selected)

Not included: Writing instrument. A pressurized all-weather pen or standard pencil is required for use in wet conditions; neither is included with the notebook.

Available at WCUniforms

WCUniforms is a specialty retailer serving law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, military personnel, and the civilian professionals who demand the same quality. The Rite in the Rain 3x5 Top Spiral Notebook is stocked in all eight cover colors and ships from our Michigan warehouse. Unlike big-box retailers that carry one or two colors, WCUniforms keeps the full lineup on hand so you can match your gear setup or stock up your unit.

Shop the complete Rite in the Rain collection and all-weather writing accessories at wcuniforms.com.