(Part 2) Best office binders according to redditors

And you should read the Amazon reviews.

It’s just one from amazon! I love it bc I mess up all the time so it’s nice to just take the pages out. I also use this hole punch which is amazing bc you can change the spacing so your pages can fit any binder you get! I got it for really cheap at a local Tuesday morning but you can also find it Michael’s and Joann’s and use a coupon it. And I love that too so that you can choose whichever paper you like in it.

Good ideas. Consider getting something with a non-rigid cover and beefier document protectors. I use something like this, but with the rings replaced with Flex-O-Locks. Functionality is the same but with better fasteners and no chance to bend the cover in a way that it won't bend back.

Pens I keep at work

Cross Townsend

Classic Waterman

Retractable Fountain Pen

The Pen In My Leather Folder

And the leather folder

I’ve been struggling to find the time between work, family etc to unpack the 3 conversion boxes and reorganise all my cards and cardboard. This weekend I was family-less so spent an afternoon (with a mighty fine whiskey or two) to unpack, punch, organise and file.

For those interested, the foam storage solution is from Feldherr (as is the carry case I use, though that’s not in-shot), I have 3 mats in the tube, and all my cards and large tokens (obstacles, bombs, etc) are in the filing case on the left.

Happy to share more info and product codes for the storage stuff if anyone is interested.

Oh, and there’s the 5 epic ships (when are those being converted?!), a Lambda shuttle, a second Falcon and a Tie Silencer on display in my office, so not in shot either!

Hey, I was just looking on Amazon for a different product and ran across a 30 ring comb that looks just like the Kokuyo spine. It would need some covers, but it looks like what you're looking for. Link.

My first solution for just playing D&D was this storage clipboard from Office Depot. The storage is just the right size for a PHB plus a few sheets of paper, a couple of pencils on the bottom, and one set of dice in the corner storage.

When I started playing other games and wanted to carry things to run games myself in one package I got a combination file-folder and binder. I can't find the specific model or brand I got, but something like this to be an RPG kit. It ended up being overkill as I don't need the binder rings when all my sheets go into the file folder, but my dice and extra pencils go in the pocket in front of the file folder (the one I have has several small mesh pockets instead of one big one). If you frequently take notes on scratch paper, or have your character sheets in plastic binder inserts so you can write over them in dry-erase, the binder part will be more useful.

Alternatively, if you don't need the file-folder to hold a lot of loose sheets, you could get a regular binder with pockets for your character sheets and some mesh pockets to hold components (this was my plan before I saw the combination binders).

Most office supply sources have binders for 3x5-inch paper... example ...however these binders don't seem small enough to fit comfortably in a shirt pocket.

Why wouldn’t they just buy a “Case-It” .

I'm paranoid that stuff might fall out so I use a zippered 3 ring binder. Something (but not exactly) like this.

https://www.amazon.com/2-Inch-Zipper-Binder-Purple-D-251-PUR/dp/B00809HFLA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1549234440&sr=8-8&keywords=zipper%2Bnotebook&th=1

No leather or kydex huh.. welp, I like a challenge.

Get a mini binder off Amazon, 3" x 5". Snap the rings out of it (or drill out the rivets that hold all the metal stuff in), cut it to size if you want, and then wrap it around your axe with the poll in the spine, then hold it all together with duct tape (it'll peel and stick at least a few times, right?)

I carried a magic wallet for a while, but found it rather limiting in the amount it could carry. 99% of the time it was fine, but if I wound up with a few checks or a couple slips of paper it got pushed to the limit quickly.

Now I carry a Dynomighty Mighty Wallet. It's durable, slim when nearly empty, and expands to hold as much as I need when I need it.

http://smile.amazon.com/Dynomighty-Wealth-Knowledge-Mighty-Wallet/dp/B0093JFWGQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420054840&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=mighty+wallet+conversions

That's the design I have above. I like the nerdy factor that all the equations offer, and it's useful, too!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Herlitz-max-file-Protect-Ring-Binder/dp/B00191RJWQ

This is what I'm looking at getting at the mo. The main downside is that you get sent 3 colours randomly and they're all a bit bright haha.

WHOA. That seems incredibly steep. I've gotten 50+ page perfect bound color booklets done as a one off for ~$40 at a local place. If I was you, I'd look into the binder like the one I linked. I don't think anyone expects your portfolio book to be bound and then you can use the same binder forever and switch out work. Then all you have to pay for is printing, there's a lot of online printers that would do it for under $100 I bet.

Here's one similar to mine on amazon for $40. Other places sell them for up to $140, so definitely shop around.

What does the 'pro' $475 option entail?

Get him a few of those write in the rain notebooks. you can probably get them cheaper from somewhere. They may give these out for free now, but I had to buy them when I was in. I have like 5 filled with all sorts of notes and useful shit. Also a decent watch that allows multiple time zones and has a decent count-down timer.

EDIT: One of these would also be useful too.

Another EDIT: This is all stuff I found useful. I was in the Marines back in 04-07, so we had to buy a lot of stuff ourselves. He may get these issued, but it's always good to have extra gear. Saw pouch For saw ammo, but also a good general purpose pouch that can be attached to a pack for extra storage.

Waterproofing bags Was issued one, but bought a few extras. Good for organizing stuff in a ruck.

Other small shit I always found myself buying (Stocking stuffers) AA batteries, 550 cord, duct tape, electric tape, zip ties, map pens, regular pens, new socks, tobacco products.

I've got a Saddleback Medium Notepad Holder ($148 plus shipping) and use that exact Rhodia pad in it.

The pad fits perfectly, and I've yet to find a better portfolio.

At first I was confused, I thought this was talking about these

This is the one I have.

I have a bookshelf next to my desk dedicated just to embroidery stuff. For floss I just use 6 of those plastic thread organizer boxes. I keep a long pencil tray, like this, where I keep random odds and ends that I want within easy reach (like needles, scissors, Fray Check, etc.). Fabric (whether flat or in a long tube) get stacked neatly on another shelf. I also keep a small bucket of scrap fabric there, which comes in handy when I want to test a new stitch or see how colors look together or something. Another shelf near the bottom holds rarely used supplies. And I have a magazine holder like this for patterns.

As for WIP and finished pieces, they go in this large binder. WIP go in the rainbow accordion file in the front (the fabric & pattern) - one per divider. I put finished projects in a clear plastic sheet protector on the rings. It's fun flipping through seeing everything I've done, and it's nice having most of them in one place to show other people. Large projects that don't fit in the binder when finished are usually gifts or one of the few things I put on display.

I use this organizer to store the thread colors of current WIPs so I don't have to put them back in the main storage every single time I stitch (plus small scissors and needles), and it is also quite convenient to slip in a bag or purse if I want to bring a project with me.

I keep mine in [these four ring binders] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00191RJWQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522591555&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=four+ring+binder&dpPl=1&dpID=41NHKEjqgJL&ref=plSrch). They're not as bulky and unwieldy as the ones sold by ultra pro and the like specifically for card games and one is the perfect size for an entire cycle of Destiny (which is convenient as I can just put a binder away when it rotates out) so right now I have one for Awakenings/Spirit/Empire and one for Legacies. In the binders I have them organised by colour first, then faction, then set. Never attempt to organise by cost or anything like that as you'll constantly be reorganising as new cards are released.

I have dice organised in plastic boxes, one for each set.

I def dig the pleather/leather w/e but if you really wanted to go for size you could get a six inch binder like this or this

Things I use teacher money for:
Post-It Easel Pads

Flip Chart Paper Also comes in 1-inch grid


Flip chart easels to use with the pads so you can use them anywhere in the room

Thin markers and thick ones

Construction paper

Colored printer paper (i.e. astrobrights)

write and wipe pockets

Organization - file folders, hanging folders, and mobile drawer units

Scissors, pens, rulers

A scanner
Flash drives

Classroom laminator and associated supplies

Paper trimmer

Misc project supplies or manipulatives

A large world map and a map of the US

I'm sure there's more but I'm pretty sure I already spent all of your money :)

for large creatures!

The hole punches are pretty cheap on amazon ($11 for 1", and $12.50 for 2"), so even if you only deal with a few dozen large creatures over your DM life, it could still save you a decent chunk of time. But I'd totally understand if it's not a regular thing for you/your campaign(s).

For me, because I play on a whiteboard on the wall instead of on a mat on the tabletop, I instead use 2" per 5ft so that my players can more easily see everything.

I also print a lot of doubles for each token in different colours. This means that each mini has a unique colour (or different hair, weapons, etc). Which gives me flexibility to represent different setups for a fight, and it helps me keep track of each creature's hp without having numbers on every single mini.

To store and organise all of them, I bought some 3-ring binders, and clear photo sleeves. I also "borrowed" a sheet of sticky labels from work.
Originally I just used one envelope per monster type, and rubber-banded them together. But I found that got really annoying to deal with once I got to like 15 different monsters - an alphabetised folder is much faster and easier to flip through.

You could look into springback binders, such as the Leuchtturm Peka. They look like nice bound notebooks, but is a cover for looseleaf that holds together from the pressure of a hidden spring, and released by folding the covers backwards.

The Peka is bigger than I'd personally want for a journal, but maybe you can find something else. The Sorta Notebook looked awesome, but they've been "coming soon" for a couple years at this point, I think.

Punching holes is a pain:

http://www.amazon.com/Leuchtturm1917-Springback-Binder-Capacity-maximum/dp/B00M7QRWF6

Ahh, the "What the FUCK is THAT?!" Bug. This brings back memories of Middle School in Michigan. It was the end of the year, and (to discourage pranks) the school had metal detectors set up at the entrances (Detroit, am I right?). I walked through and glanced at the wall to see one of these, and in my juvenile mind, it was 6 inches long. In retrospect I'm sure it was only about 3, but it was sizable. As soon as I saw it, it sped behind a framed class picture. Terrified by its speed and appearance, I immediately told one of the nearby janitors. He begrudgingly (and probably doubtingly) moved the frame, and to his surprise, there was the creature I described. Multiple children and a few teachers nearby screamed, the speedy insect ran around the corner, and as I followed, I turned the corner just in time to witness another student throw his zipper binder at the speed demon, and connect. Everyone gathered around to observe the dead, smashed remains of the many-legged beast, and the teachers quickly shuffled us students to class while the janitors cleaned up the scene. I'm fairly certain the hero child that killed it did not reclaim his binder.

I know someone already answered but I found them cheaper (and US, if you are US, too) here if you are looking, too!

If you are into Animal Crossing there are these charms [here!] (http://www.amazon.com/Avery-Animal-Crossing-Collection-47060/dp/B00GAHN1OE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_21_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=61Y4urzPvmL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1P6J4R80HCNET2AZ4HQJ) I was going to give them to a friend a long time ago but I forgot about them until now.
And then here is a My Neighbor Totoro charm/keychain thing bundle.

I can't really think of any A4 sized leather bound notebooks, but what I can recommend is a leather A4 Padfolio and a Rhodia pad. The No. 18 pad is lined, 3-hole punched, and has perforated pages.

This route is what I use for notes most of the time, and the best part is that it's refillable and customizable. Just about any Padfolio will work though, just make sure it's A4 sized or Letter sized. I'll see if I can dig up a link to my favorite inexpensive one for you. I'm currently on mobile, so I need to close this to find it.

Edit: [this](Case-it The Chief Padfolio with Letter Size Writing Pad, Black (PAD-20) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQDEJ1E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Xx74wbF5NH76W) is my favorite sub-$20 Padfolio. I use this every day. Its tough, cheap, and has lots of pockets to store papers in. There are obviously better Padfolios out there, but as you may or may not know, they can get very pricey very quickly.

I'm all for SC merch! The more the merrier!

I've love to see an Executive Style Padfolio. Like this Leather Padfolio

The front could have a very small Star Citizen logo or Sq 42 logo and then inside it could come with a full 8.5 x 11 note pad with matching watermark and pen!

I was really disappointed with their card / post it note / pen thing. I want a full portfolio like the above.

Something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Saunders-Recycled-Aluminum-12-Inches-00605/dp/B002UXREIQ

So... serious question - I'm looking for a geeky wallet and tried amazon, but this was the best I could find:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093JFWGQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3GERB2Q0PK2F7

Then I remembered that I saw this thread yesterday, and visited the subreddit and used "wallet" with a focus on relevance. Unfortunately, I don't see what wallets you guys are referring to... the majority are from years ago and many don't even exist on amazon or on the page linked.

I think it can't hurt to have as many versions as your professor mentioned (though I'm sure it feels like it's hurting now haha). I'd say for most of the interviews I've conducted recently (at a branding and packaging agency), most people had website portfolios or PDFs that they projected in our conference room so multiple people could see them at once. A few did show up with proper physical books though too. Whether you go digital or hardcover portfolio, if you have any final printed pieces you're proud of I'd bring those along as well, as they're nice to have. Some applicants have also shown sketches, although that's not something I personally look for necessarily, but I know some agencies/designers like to see them.

A lot of the other comments are right though—different places have their own preferences on how they'd like to review work, and it varies a lot between the different types of agencies, so I think it's better to be prepared than to have to scramble right before an interview or job application. Or to show up for an interview where they want to project everything to a group and you only have a book. I haven't personally been interviewed in awhile but I tend to show my work just on my website or in a PDF if they specifically ask for that, though I try to avoid that if possible haha.

For a physical portfolio, I'm not sure it has to be as specific as the one your professor mentioned. I think she might be referring to something kind of like this (Portfolio1 or others like these (Portfolio Options)) that were used a lot in the past (maybe still today too although I haven't personally seen one in awhile at an interview).

I viewed mine back in the day as a way to further demonstrate my personal brand and style, so I purposefully chose a more unique one for that reason. Mine was sort of like this one (Portfolio) in a glossy white that I carried in a sleeve kind of thing, and then had supplemental final printed pieces in a nice box or large envelope/folder. 11x17 seemed to work fine for me, especially since it's easy to print pages at that size, but I guess slightly larger wouldn't hurt either. Just try to choose something that's relatively easy to swap projects in and out of to tailor to certain jobs (or to just replace projects as you develop stronger work over time), and one that's large enough to display your work at a nice scale without having the book take up an entire table haha.

I'm pretty sure my first physical portfolio was basically the same as my first PDF portfolio, just printed out and put in the sleeves of that screwpost binder if that helps haha. And I'm also pretty sure I haven't touched it since I got my first job 10 years ago, though I felt much more prepared having it in the early stages of interviewing for sure. I wonder how embarrassing it would be to look at now haha—I might have to go dig it out!

Good luck with everything! I know It's super daunting at the very end of school but you're almost there!!

I bought this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Campus-Smart-Ring-Binder/dp/B0066M75YK

With some of their dotted paper. I like the idea of being able to move stuff around. I'll let you know how it is when I get it.

There's a brand called Kokuyo Campus that does a spiral notebook that is also a binder. Might not be as flexible since it has twenty six tons instead of three, but it just pooped into my mind when reading your request.

http://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Campus-Smart-Ring-Binder/dp/B0066M75YK