I really like the Tru Red brand of notebooks. They are very sturdy have a nice kraft cover and I really appreciate the fact they are environmentally friendly. These notebooks also have a large spiral spine which allows the pages to lay completely flat and since the covers are thick and stiff they are easy to use on your lap (rather than needing a table). This particular notebook is great if you need a large notebook with multiple sections. Highly recommend.
I love this notebook. This is my 6th. The cover is made of sugarcane pulp. It is very sturdy. It's a little heavy to carry in your suitcase but strong enough to write on your lap so to me it is worth it. The Spiral is really strong and never crushes. When is that ever the case? The notebook lays flat when open or wrapped front to back. The paper is the perfect weight slightly heavy. It makes great paper airplanes. The pages are perforated so they separate cleanly. The only problem I have right now is that I can't choose my cover design because Staples doesn't stock them in my store anymore. Please return these to the store (I like picking my own cover design).
We used to do a journaling project and decorated the covers - they are thick and took paint tape and modge podge well. Paper inside is good (thin but normal for a notebook). Has a pocket. Nice binding. Worked well for us.
I really like the Sustainable Earth line of notebooks and have been buying them for years now. They are sturdy and attractive I like the paper and sheets tear out cleanly when necessary. I hope Staples will never discontinue them!