The Best Pocket Notebooks for Writing and Sketching On the Go

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Jack London famously said, “Keep a notebook. Travel with it, eat with it, sleep with it. Slap into it every stray thought that flutters up in your brain. Cheap paper is less perishable than gray matter, and lead pencil markings endure longer than memory.” Many artists would wholeheartedly agree—except for the “cheap paper” bit. To never have to sacrifice a spark of inspiration, it is imperative to find a notebook that feels good to write or sketch in and fits where you need it to. To help whittle down the options, take a look at our picks of the best carry-everywhere notebooks that are up for anything.