Corporate supply by Crest PromosRite in the Rain notebooks and pens for corporate gifts
All-weather field books, notebooks and pens made in the USA, built so notes survive rain, sweat, mud and grease. Branded with your logo and delivered Australia-wide for field teams, client gifts, safety programs and events.
A notebook that still works when the weather turns
Rite in the Rain is an all-weather writing paper made by JL Darling in Tacoma, Washington. The company traces its story back to 1916, when it set out to replace the painted tally boards loggers used to record timber in Pacific Northwest rain. The paper sheds water, so notes written in pencil or an all-weather pen stay legible in wet, muddy and greasy conditions.
That history is why the brand is known among surveyors, foresters, farmers, geologists and trades. A Rite in the Rain book is the one people keep in the ute, the site bag or the vest pocket. Giving one to a field team says you understand the conditions they work in, and it is a gift they will use on the next wet day rather than leave in a drawer.
The books are practical to hand out across a team. Covers carry rulers, conversion tables and map scales, many pages are perforated, and the heavier papers meet an archival standard, so the records last. Pair a book with an all-weather pen or a zip cover kit and you have a useful field gift that carries your brand into every job they write up.
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the year Rite in the Rain's all-weather paper story begins
underwater writing depth for the pressurised all-weather pens
low end of the pressurised pens' operating range, which runs up to 121°C
at Crest owns your order from quote to delivery
Field books, notebooks, pens and kits
Four ranges, grouped by how they get used. Tell us who the gifts are for and we will shortlist the right books and pens.
The models we recommend for corporate gifting
Ten picks across three tiers: hard cover field books for senior and specialist staff, pocket books for trades and farm teams, and pens and kits for broader campaigns. Add what you like and we will quote the lot.
Hard cover field books
Rite in the Rain No. 370F Hard Cover Book
The classic yellow Universal field book with sewn-in, numbered pages.
Ideal for: Service awards and gifts for senior field staff
Rite in the Rain No. 300F Transit Book
Hard cover book with a transit page pattern for survey work.
Ideal for: Surveyors, engineers and civil construction crews
Rite in the Rain No. 550F Environmental Book
Numbered pages and 10 environmental reference pages in a hard cover.
Ideal for: Environmental consultants and field scientists
Pocket books for trades and farm teams
Rite in the Rain No. 374 Soft Cover Book
Perfect bound book with a Field-Flex cover that bends to fit a pocket.
Ideal for: Mixed field teams and site supervisors
Rite in the Rain No. 146 Top Spiral Notebook
4 x 6 inch top spiral notebook with a tough Polydura cover.
Ideal for: Tradies, inspectors and site visits
Rite in the Rain No. 324 Tally Book
Long, narrow book with a tally page pattern for counts and logs.
Ideal for: Energy, forestry and livestock crews
Rite in the Rain No. 1621 Beef Calving Record Book
Compact book with calving record forms and a gestational table.
Ideal for: Clients and staff in cattle and rural services
Pens and kits
Rite in the Rain No. 97 Metal Clicker Pen
Powder-coated brass pen with a pressurised cartridge.
Ideal for: Pairing with a field book, or as a premium pen gift
Rite in the Rain No. 946T-KIT Top Spiral Kit
4 x 6 inch notebook, all-weather pen and zip CORDURA cover in tan.
Ideal for: Onboarding packs and field team gifts
Rite in the Rain No. 92 Pocket Pen
Compact all-weather pen with a cap that snaps on to make a full-length barrel.
Ideal for: Event giveaways and safety program handouts
Features and specifications, side by side
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| Model | Type | Cover or barrel | Binding or cartridge | Sheet size | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 370F Hard Cover Book | Field book, Universal pattern | Fabrikoid | Case bound, sewn-in | 4.375 x 7.25 in (111 x 184 mm) | 160, numbered |
| No. 300F Transit Book | Field book, Transit pattern | Fabrikoid | Case bound, sewn-in | 4.375 x 7.25 in (111 x 184 mm) | 160, numbered |
| No. 550F Environmental Book | Field book, Environmental pattern | Fabrikoid | Case bound, sewn-in | 4.625 x 7.25 in (117 x 184 mm) | 160, numbered |
| No. 374 Soft Cover Book | Notebook, Universal pattern | Field-Flex | Perfect bound, weatherproof glue | 4.25 x 7.25 in (108 x 184 mm) | 128, perforated |
| No. 146 Top Spiral Notebook | Notebook, Universal pattern | Polydura, 19 gauge | Wire-O, rust-resistant | 4 x 6 in (102 x 152 mm) | 100 |
| No. 324 Tally Book | Notebook, Tally pattern | Field-Flex | Perfect bound, weatherproof glue | 3.25 x 8 in (83 x 203 mm) | 140 |
| No. 1621 Beef Calving Record Book | Record book | Field-Flex | Perfect bound, weatherproof glue | 2.75 x 4.625 in (70 x 117 mm) | 96, numbered |
| No. 946T-KIT Top Spiral Kit | Notebook, pen and cover | CORDURA zip cover, Polydura notebook | Wire-O notebook, pressurised pen | 4 x 6 in (102 x 152 mm) | 100 |
| No. 97 Metal Clicker Pen | All-weather pen, 0.9 mm | Powder-coated brass | Pressurised, refillable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| No. 92 Pocket Pen | All-weather pen, 0.8 mm | Plastic, convertible cap | Pressurised | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Figures are Rite in the Rain's published specifications. Metric sizes are converted from the published inch sizes.
All-weather paper
Rite in the Rain paper sheds water, so pencil and all-weather pen notes stay put in rain, sweat, mud and grease. Unlike synthetic papers it will not melt in heat and does not stretch or dent, it can be recycled with standard office paper, and the brand states it does not knowingly use PFAS in its products or processes.
Pressurised all-weather pens
Rite in the Rain pens use a pressurised cartridge that writes at any angle, including upside down, in temperatures from about -34°C to 121°C and under water to about 10 metres. The brand says its proprietary ink writes through water, sweat, grease and mud without skipping, clumping or smearing.
Choosing the right Rite in the Rain gift
Surveyors and engineers: choose a hard cover book with a survey pattern, such as the No. 300F Transit or No. 310F Level.
Trades and site staff: a No. 146 top spiral notebook fits a shirt or vest pocket, and a kit adds a pen and a zip cover to keep it together.
Farm and rural clients: the No. 1621 Beef Calving Record Book and No. 324 Tally Book are made for records kept outdoors.
Writing tools: a pencil or an all-weather pen works wet or dry. Gel pens, highlighters and fountain pens are not suited to the paper, so include a Rite in the Rain pen with each book.
Large campaigns: No. 92 Pocket Pens or No. 135 pocket notebooks keep the cost per head manageable for conference packs and safety days.
Your logo on a Rite in the Rain
Rite in the Rain's own FAQ says it runs custom printing jobs, so custom covers or page layouts may be possible through the brand, depending on the product and the run. For standard stock, the metal barrel of the No. 97 pen can usually be laser engraved, the CORDURA kit covers can often take an embroidered or printed logo, and notebooks can be branded with a printed label, belly band or gift packaging. Crest confirms the branding options for each model when we quote.
Placement: pen barrels, kit covers, and printed labels or bands on notebooks, confirmed per model when we quote
Artwork: a vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) is ideal, and we can usually redraw a JPG or PNG
Lead time: our standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval
Every branded order starts with a free digital proof, so you see your logo on the product before anything goes into production.
Ordering Rite in the Rain corporate gifts
Send an enquiry
Tell us the products you are interested in, rough quantities, your deadline and who the gifts are for.
Get your quote
We come back with a written quote and a shortlist of models that fit.
Approve your proof
For branded orders we send a free digital proof for sign-off before production. Ask us about a sample before you commit.
Production and delivery
Our standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval, subject to stock.
We deliver to businesses Australia-wide. Freight is shown on your quote. We can also hold stock, pack gift kits and send to multiple locations, and one contact looks after your order from quote to delivery.
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Frequently asked questions about Rite in the Rain gifts
Is there a guarantee on Rite in the Rain products?+
Rite in the Rain offers an All-Weather Guarantee. If a product fails during normal use, the brand asks for a written and photographic description of the failure and will work out how to make it right. Crest can help coordinate a claim for anything we supplied.
Do Rite in the Rain books work for reward programs and events?+
Yes. Hard cover field books suit service awards and senior staff, kits work well in onboarding packs, and pocket pens or small notebooks suit safety days, field days and conference packs. Tell us the audience and quantity and we will suggest a mix.
What should people write with on the paper?+
A standard pencil or an all-weather pen works in wet or dry conditions. Permanent markers and standard ballpoint pens work when the paper is dry. Rite in the Rain advises against gel pens, highlighters and fountain pens, because water-based ink beads or washes off.
Can Rite in the Rain print a custom cover or pages?+
The brand's FAQ says it runs custom jobs and has a custom printing questionnaire. Custom printing depends on the product and the run, and may take longer than our standard turnaround, so let us know early if you want it and we will check what is possible.
Enquire about Rite in the Rain
Tell us who the notebooks and pens are for, how many you need and when, and we will come back with a shortlist, branding options and a quote.
Send us your brief
Include the models you like, rough quantities, who the gifts are for and your deadline, and whether you need them branded, gift boxed or sent to more than one site.
- Staff gifts, client gifts, reward programs or events
- Branded or unbranded
- One delivery or split across several sites
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