Turn busy moments into meaningful memories
Families today often find it hard to slow down and connect between screens, schedules, and distractions. Moments pass quickly, and shared memories fade before they’re recorded.
The LOCHBY Family Journal Kit helps your family pause and reconnect. Its compact design and multipurpose layout encourage everyone—from parents to kids—to write, doodle, or plan together anywhere. It turns scattered moments into lasting stories, building presence and deeper bonds with every page.
Why Families Love LOCHBY
Family moments, anywhere
Compact size makes journaling easy on the couch, in bed, or outdoors.
Share stories, grow closer
Journaling together sparks conversation, gratitude, and creativity at every age.
All creativity in one place
Holds multiple notebooks for drawing, planning, and storytelling together.
Built for family adventures
Durable waxed canvas made from 100% vegan cotton lasts for years.
Premium writing for everyone
Tomoe River paper gives smooth writing and crisp color for any pen.
100,000+ journals shared worldwide
95% of families feel more connected
Sold out 3x in 2026
★★★★★ 4.9 stars from 5,000+ reviews
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Family Journal Kit
journaling into lasting family memories.
Family Journal Kit
journals enjoyed by families
noticed creativity boost
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Sold out 3x in 2026
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Simple by design
- Choose your cover → Holds up to 4 notebooks
- Pick your inserts → One Dot Grid notebook included; add more layouts (Ruled, Grid, Plain, or Planner) anytime.
- Customize your workflow → Use it your way: projects, planning, notes, ideas, and more
Most people also grab
Each journal comes with 1 dot-grid Tomoe River Notebook, select more notebooks as needed.
What customers are saying
- ANAshley N.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7 months agoBetter Than Expected
This is my first Lochby product and the quality is better than I expected. The Mini Field Journal holds four Field Notes plus a few other small items. The pen loop is sturdy but still easy to use. This product will last for years to come and I am excited to see the eventual wear on it make it look even better.
LOCHBY7 months agoWe’re happy to know your first Lochby product exceeded expectations! Thanks for sharing your experience and we hope your Mini Field Journal continues to serve you well for years and develops that great well-loved look over time.
- MDMelayne D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7 months agoHighly Recommend!
Absolutely loving the perfect place to keep all my supplies together. Great quality too! I’m looking forward to having this mini field journal for years to come.
- CACameron A.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8 months agoPerfect Portability
I love this organizer. I work on a farm, am an avid birdwatching, and often find that paper notes gets me more in the moment, and out of my phone. The rigid back makes it easy to take quick notes anywhere, and made it very easy to write my wedding vows on a hike in Shenandoah. Multicam is a nice touch 👌
LOCHBY8 months agoWe’re so glad the Mini Field Journal is keeping up with your adventures and what an amazing way to put it to use for your vows! Thanks for sharing this with us and so happy to play a small part in such a big, important event!
- ESElizabeth S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8 months agoSo Far, Super Handy!
Though I keep a lot of information (calendar, notes, etc.) on my phone, I can't escape the desire to have physical paper versions of the same. I'm an engineer, and though I'm far enough along in my career that I'm not in the field much these days, the habits of jotting down my daily activities on paper will likely never go away until retirement. I saw the ad for these on some social media platform and kinda fell in love with the look and functionality. I didn't want anything huge, so I opted for the Mini Field Journal. I got some calendar notebooks, some lined notebooks, and some dot-grid notebooks to use with it. When I ordered it, I got a freebie "Sidekick," which is the smaller journal you see in a few photos (with a separate review on it, should you care to check it out).
The Mini description touts it will hold 4 notebooks, and technically it can, but I wouldn't recommend it from a "fatness" standpoint unless you don't keep much in the exterior back storage pouch. I currently keep a "flat" flashlight (yes, one in one of the Lochby ads - it was a serendipitous bonus "hey, you need this" kinda thing), a highlighter, and a mechanical pencil in my back pouch, along with that small engineer's scale. If I could give Lochby just one recommendation, I'd suggest they make the spine on the Mini a bit wider to better accommodate 3-4 notebooks.
I've only had it for a few weeks, so time and continued use might see me modifying minor ways I use it, but I've really enjoyed…
LOCHBY8 months agoWe’re happy the Mini Field Journal has been such a useful addition to your day! Your setup sounds both practical and well thought out and we appreciate your note about the spine width. That’s exactly the kind of feedback we like passing along to our product team. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience in such detail!
- JGJohn G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8 months agoBelieve the Hype!
If you want full size organization in a compact design, this Mini Field Journal is for you. Quality design and construction. The Black Multicam in waxed canvas should look great for years to come.
My current notebook setup
1. Weatherproof (you know the brand) pocket calendar to keep my schedule
2. dot grid notebook for journaling and habit tracking
3. lined notebook for to do lists and note taking
4. blank notebook for everything else.
This has definitely kept me on time, on task and more productive.
Great product from Lochby.
LOCHBY8 months agoWe’re glad the Mini Field Journal is living up to the hype for you! It’s great to know it’s keeping you on track and productive—this lets us know it’s working just as intended. Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing LOCHBY!
Any questions?
What makes the LOCHBY Mini Field Journal good for families?
Its compact size, modular layout, and durable design make it perfect for parents and kids to use together anywhere.
How many journals can it hold?
Each cover can hold multiple notebooks—great for planning, sketches, and journaling for every family member.
What paper is included?
Each notebook features Tomoe River paper, the top choice for fountain pens sourced from Japan, known for smooth writing with any pen and vibrant ink colors.
Is the material safe for kids?
Yes, the waxed canvas is made from 100% vegan cotton and is safe for family use.
How do we start journaling as a family?
Set aside time each week, let everyone pick a notebook style, and share what you wrote or drew together.
Can we buy extra notebooks?
Yes, you can choose from dot grid, grid, planner, ruled, or plain notebook inserts to expand your journals.
Do you offer discounts for multiple sets?
Yes, we offer volume pricing—the more journals you buy, the bigger your discount.