Looking for a smaller dive log binder?

[jedah]

My fiancee and I have recently been looking at dive log binders, and they all seem to be so big (8x11")!

The smallest dive log binder we found was www.dive-logs.com's compact binder, which measures 7x8" and they sell for $25 out of GB (don't know about shipping rates to the US).

Given our reluctance to carry around huge binders, my fiancee recommended a trip to the local Staples. Surprisingly, we found a pretty nice "personal organizer," which measures 5.5x8.5", is made out of ballistic nylon, supposedly waterproof (we are spraying silicone on it to make sure), uses the 3 ring system, is zippered, has inside pockets for dive cards, pens, and even an outside pocket, for $32. We are throwing out the "organizer" cards that it comes with, putting in our 3-ring PADI logbooks, and adding 3-ring dive log pages (which fit perfectly!).

If you've been looking for a smaller dive binder, check it out:

http://www.dayrunner.com/product.asp?WPROD=468

Alternatively, if you have found a real dive log binder that comes close in size to this one (5.5x8.5"), please let us know!

J.

 

[steve2281]

I use the small (9"-7") school type 3-ring binders from Walmart or Office Depot. Cost about $2 and make my own custom logbook pages. Works for me and holds a lot of pages. However, I NEVER take it out on a dive boat.

 

[The Kraken]

Check out Leisure-Pro and Diver's Supply on-line. The have some pretty neat ones with diving logos etc.