I'm an Active Duty Soldier in today's Army and having a pocket notebook is something that is expected from all its leaders.  I've used many types of notebooks that were supplied to me free by the military, and I could never find one that really impressed me.  Most would either fall apart after a few weeks of use, or the pages would become hard to write on due to weathering.  Then my sister gave me one of these as a stocking gift over Christmas and I started using it when I went back to work.  I instantly fell in love with the Moleskin and vowed to never use another notepad again.  The thing that seperates this one from the rest is the hard covers and the elastic band that keeps it together.  These simple features alone keeps most of the dampness off your pages, and helps the notepad maintain its shape.  If you're looking for a solid pocket notebook at a reasonable price, look no further.