Rite in the Rain

Rite in the Rain All Weather Notebooks

Rite in the Rain has been solving the problem of wet, damaged, and illegible field notes for nearly a century. The brand began in the forests of the Great Northwest, where Jerry Darling saw how rain and rough outdoor conditions made logging paperwork difficult to use and preserve. Working with his wife, Mary, he developed a special coating process that helped create a moisture shield on hand-dipped sheets of paper.

That idea became the foundation for Rite in the Rain all-weather paper, now used by professionals and outdoor enthusiasts who need dependable notes when the weather does not cooperate.

At LA Police Gear, Rite in the Rain is a practical choice for officers, investigators, EMS personnel, military users, security teams, and anyone who works outdoors. These notebooks and writing tools are built for field notes, duty logs, sketches, range data, evidence details, shift reminders, and other information that needs to stay readable in challenging conditions. Pocket-size notebooks are especially useful for carrying in a uniform pocket, admin pouch, patrol bag, go-bag, or vehicle kit.

The Rite in the Rain 3 x 5 notebook has long been considered a tactical notebook standard.

Its compact format is easy to keep close at hand, while the universal page pattern supports both written notes and scaled drawings. The original LAPG description highlights the 3 x 5 notebook format with 100 universal pages, or 50 sheets, plus useful reference material printed on the back and inside covers. Key reasons to choose Rite in the Rain for duty and field use include:

• All-weather paper designed for notes in poor weather and outdoor conditions
• Compact notebook formats suited for tactical, patrol, field, and everyday carry setups
• Universal page layouts that work for notes, diagrams, and scaled drawings
• Reference material on select notebook covers for quick field use
• Pen and notebook options that support consistent documentation away from the desk
• Recyclable paper that can be recycled like standard office paper

For best results in wet conditions, pair Rite in the Rain paper with a writing tool suited for all-weather use, such as an all-weather pen or a standard pencil. Standard ballpoint pens and permanent markers are better suited to dry paper, while water-based inks may bead or wash away. Choose the notebook size, cover style, and writing instrument that fits your duty gear, documentation needs, and field environment.