AVERYHeavy-Duty View 3 Ring Binder, 1.5" One Touch Slant Rings, Holds 8.5" x 11" Paper, 1 Light Blue Binder (05401)

we use these to carry outside to write data in - some days are hot, some freezing, some windy. These hold up well. My only issue was with shipping. They were sent in a thin plastic envelope and during shipment they got bent. But I contacted Amazon, and they are replacing the damaged notebooks free of charge.UPDATE - I just received the replacement notebooks as promised. I had asked the amazon associate to please put a note to shipping to put them in a box or at least use some padding. They came in the same thin plastic envelope with no padding. One notebook is bent, and the corners are crushed. These are great notebooks, especially for using outdoors while walking. However, I can't recommend ordering them. I researched and found that to reduce packaging materials, amazon is going by how much the item weighs as to how they package it for shipping. These don't weigh enough to warrant a box or padding, so there is nothing to keep them protected.

I purchased this item to help organize and store some papers I have concerning my health and dental insurance. I like that closure of the rings and that the binder is heave duty. Although I will keep the binder in a file cabinet, it will be used a lot as I will be filing something in it nearly every month. With that in mind, as I was searching for binders, I needed one that was heavy-duty and could handle the constant use month after month.

Fun fact, many printed text books are now being sold loose-leaf rather than bound! I didn't realize that when I returned to school! Finding a good binder for text books and notes, that can stand the test of being dropped, stuffed into backpacks and survive the quarter! The first few I bought didn't stand up to the challenge, so I turned to Avery and they didn't let me down! In my mind, it's worth the extra cost to buy Avery and feel more comfortable that I won't drop my binder and - say - have the rings snap open and have my papers scattered all over the place (as sadly happened with a store brand that was cheaper.)Also, love the clear plastic pocket on the front. I didn't think that would really matter, but it came in so handy!Highly recommend!!

This binder is light weight for this size. It's useable, but not as sturdy as I'm use to. I am use to a more sturdy binder in a large 3-Ring binder.

This binder has so many pockets and is bigger than you think! The color (I got it in blue) is super cute! Definitely a good buy for school.

Great notebook and I love the color. It should last my son the whole school year. I will purchase again next year.

Using this for my notes, clearing out my head, and future planning. Binder is in great condition. Dividers are great too. Delivery was fast. Showed up in about 5 days.

Fun colors. Just what my daughter was looking for.