Rite in the Rain No. 135: Waterproof 3 × 5 Notebook
The Rite in the Rain No. 135 is a 3 × 5 in (76 × 127 mm) top-spiral pocket notebook with a yellow Polydura cover and 50 sheets (100 pages) of all-weather paper printed with a blue universal pattern. Pencils and all-weather pens write on it wet or dry. Rite in the Rain lists it as manufactured in the USA.
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Product facts
- Product
- Rite in the Rain All-Weather Top-Spiral Notebook No. 135, 3 × 5 in, Yellow, Universal Pattern
- Brand
- Rite in the Rain
- Brand origin
- United States
- Made in
- United States*
- Material
- 19-gauge Polydura cover; 20 lb Rite in the Rain all-weather paper; rust-resistant Wire-O
- Price range
- $$$5–20 per notebook
Notes on these facts
- Made in United States: Rite in the Rain's own specifications for the No. 135 give "Manufactured: U.S.A.", and its history page traces production in Tacoma, Washington, back to 1916. Cansel's listing also says proudly made in the U.S.A. Source. Price: example listing.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
- The No. 135 measures 3 × 5 in (76 × 127 mm) and holds 50 sheets, or 100 unperforated pages.
- Its cover is 19-gauge yellow Polydura with a Wire-O top spiral, printed with rulers, conversion charts and map scales.
- Rite in the Rain says pencils and all-weather pens write wet or dry, ballpoints and permanent markers only when dry, and gel pens, highlighters and fountain pens not at all.
- Rite in the Rain's spec sheet says manufactured in the U.S.A.; the company has made all-weather paper in Tacoma, Washington, since 1916.
- The UPC is 632281135111; 3 × 5 in top-spiral 3-packs led AS Insight's July 2026 Amazon sales estimates for the brand.
What is the Rite in the Rain No. 135?
The No. 135 is Rite in the Rain’s yellow 3 × 5 in top-spiral pocket notebook, with 50 sheets of all-weather paper that you can write on in the rain. It carries a military stock number (NSN), and Cansel, a surveying and engineering supplier, stocks it.
Rite in the Rain calls it a patented all-weather paper that sheds water. It says the paper is as recyclable as standard office paper, unlike synthetic or poly-coated papers, and that the Polydura cover goes in curbside recycling too.
Rite in the Rain No. 135 specs
| Spec | No. 135 |
|---|---|
| Sheet size | 3 × 5 in (76 × 127 mm) |
| Notebook size | 3 × 5.25 × 0.375 in (76 × 133 × 10 mm) |
| Weight | 0.12 lb (about 54 g) |
| Pages | 50 sheets (100 pages), unperforated, unnumbered |
| Paper | All-weather, white, 20 lb |
| Pattern | Universal, printed in blue |
| Binding | Wire-O top spiral, rust-resistant; rounded corners |
| Cover | 19-gauge Polydura, yellow; imperial and metric rulers, conversion table, map scale |
| UPC / NSN / ISBN | 632281135111 / 7530-01-544-9454 / 978-1-932149-94-4 |
| Made in | United States |
Everything in this table comes from Rite in the Rain’s own specifications for the No. 135; Cansel, B&H and Bluewater give the same size and sheet count.
What pens work on Rite in the Rain paper?
Pencils and pressurized all-weather pens work wet or dry; ordinary ballpoints and permanent markers work only on dry paper. Rite in the Rain says not to use gel pens, highlighters or fountain pens at all, because water-based inks bead up or wash off its paper.
In practice, that means a pencil or an all-weather pen in the field. For a general pocket pen to use when it’s dry, see our best pocket pens roundup; for pencils, the Ticonderoga No. 2.
What’s printed on the cover?
The No. 135’s yellow Polydura cover carries imperial and metric rulers, a conversion table and a map scale, per Rite in the Rain’s specifications. That turns the notebook itself into a small field reference: you can measure a sketch or read a distance off a map without a separate ruler.
Rite in the Rain lists the Polydura cover at 19 gauge. With the spiral at the top, pages flip up and over rather than sideways, and the maker says its rust-resistant Wire-O is impact-resistant, so it doesn’t bend out of shape in a pack or pocket.
Which Rite in the Rain size should you choose?
The 3 × 5 in No. 135 is the pocket size; step up to 4 × 6 in if you write a lot or sketch.
| No. 135 | 4 × 6 in top spiral (e.g. No. 146) | Field Notes Original Kraft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 3 × 5 in (76 × 127 mm) | 4 × 6 in (102 × 152 mm) | 3.5 × 5.5 in (89 × 140 mm) |
| Sheets | 50 | 50 | 24 (48 pages) |
| Binding | Wire-O top spiral | Wire-O top spiral | Three staples |
| Writes in rain | Yes, with pencil or all-weather pen | Yes | No |
The 3 × 5 in format also comes in black (No. 735) and tan (No. 935T), sold in 3-packs. AS Insight’s July 2026 estimates put those 3-packs at the top of Amazon sales for Rite in the Rain notebooks, at about 900 to 1,000 units a month each.
Rite in the Rain also makes the 391FX, a 4-5/8 × 7 in stapled notebook with 48 numbered pages that a retailer describes as an upgrade of its long-running No. 391.
How much does the No. 135 cost?
The No. 135 sits in our $$ band ($5–20 per notebook). It’s sold singly and in 3-packs (No. 135-3); prices change, so check the current listing.
Where are Rite in the Rain notebooks made?
Rite in the Rain’s own specifications for the No. 135 say “Manufactured: U.S.A.” Its history page traces the company to 1916, when sheets were waterproofed by hand in Tacoma, Washington; Cansel’s listing also says proudly made in the U.S.A.
Listings for other top-spiral models, such as the 946T and 746, also say made in the USA.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Rite in the Rain No. 135?
Its sheets measure 3 × 5 in, or about 76 × 127 mm; with the Wire-O spiral along the short top edge, Rite in the Rain gives the notebook as 3 × 5.25 × 0.375 in. That fits a shirt pocket or a uniform pocket.
How many pages are in a Rite in the Rain No. 135?
50 sheets, which is 100 pages. Rite in the Rain lists them as white 20 lb all-weather paper, unperforated and unnumbered, printed with the Universal pattern in blue.
What pens work on Rite in the Rain paper?
Rite in the Rain says pencils and pressurized all-weather pens work wet or dry; permanent markers and standard ballpoints work only on dry paper; and gel pens, highlighters and fountain pens don't work, because water-based inks bead or wash off.
Is Rite in the Rain paper really waterproof?
Rite in the Rain calls it a patented all-weather paper that sheds water. It says the paper is as recyclable as office paper and, unlike synthetic papers, won't melt in heat. We haven't run our own wet test yet.
What is the universal pattern in a Rite in the Rain notebook?
It's Rite in the Rain's general-purpose page printing, in blue on white, and the pattern its spec sheet lists for the No. 135. Rite in the Rain also sells other page patterns, such as grid, in other models.
Where are Rite in the Rain notebooks made?
In the USA. Rite in the Rain's specifications for the No. 135 say manufactured in the U.S.A., and its history traces production in Tacoma, Washington, to 1916.
What is the difference between the No. 135, 735 and 935T?
They are the same 3 × 5 in top-spiral format in different cover colours: the No. 135 is yellow, the 735 black and the 935T tan. The black and tan versions are sold in 3-packs on Amazon.
Sources
- Rite in the Rain: No. 135 Top Spiral Notebook (specifications: 19-gauge Polydura, 50 sheets of 20 lb paper, UPC, NSN, ISBN, manufactured U.S.A.)
- Rite in the Rain: FAQs (what to write with; recyclability)
- Rite in the Rain: History (Tacoma, Washington, since 1916)
- Cansel: Rite in the Rain 135 Top Spiral Notebook, Universal, 3 × 5, Polydura, Yellow (made in USA, UPC, NSN)
- B&H Photo: Rite in the Rain 135 All-Weather Pocket Notebook (100 pages, 20 lb paper, 3 × 5 in)
- Bluewater: Rite in the Rain Top Spiral Notebook 3 × 5 in, No. 135 (100 pages / 50 sheets)
- Walmart: Rite in the Rain All-Weather Top-Spiral Notebook, 3 × 5 in, Yellow, 3-pack No. 135-3
- Walmart: Rite in the Rain all-weather notebook (made in Tacoma, Washington, since 1916)
- Bluewater: Rite in the Rain Top Spiral Notebook 4 × 6 in, No. 146 (Polydura, Wire-O)
- Do it Best: Rite in the Rain 4 × 6 in 50-sheet top-spiral notebook (paper, pen compatibility)
- Knife Country USA: Rite in the Rain 946T 4 × 6 top-spiral notebook (made in USA)
- Modern Outpost: Rite in the Rain 391FX stapled notebook (4-5/8 × 7 in, 48 pages)
- AS Insight: Best-selling Rite in the Rain notebooks on Amazon (July 2026 estimates)