I don't use a journal or book to record my finds. I use index cards.
I stamp the unruled side and write other information on the ruled
side. The index cards are then put into postcard collector pages
which holds 4 index cards. Two pocket pages are also available if
needed. I have a section with my finds, a section with a copy of the
stamps from my planted boxes along with the instructions to find my
boxes. Another section is index cards of stamps I got for exchanges.
My last section holds postcards that were sent to me from my
letterboxes or notes left by other letterboxers (I like to make my
own postcards for each of my letterboxes). This is all in a 3 ringed
binder. I find that cards are easy to carry and keep clean in the
woods. They only make 1 trip in the field and have less chance for
damage. They can be put in perfect order any way you want them.
For the boxes that I plant, I prefer to use Oxford white 3"x5"
ruled index cards, 50 on a spiral ring (like a notebook). I start it
backwards so the first 50 stamps are on the unruled side. I find that
they are stronger and a drop of water hitting a card does not do any
damage to the card below it. Lighter paper and a few drops of water
can be a disaster. That's just my opinion about index cards. Not
looking for any converts, just stating my views and Molly don't care
at all what we use as long as we are in the woods......Chuck & Molly