If you love the idea of carrying a journal everywhere but never seem to have space for one, an A6 leather journal might be exactly what you’ve been missing. Compact, durable, and easy to slip into almost any bag or pocket, A6 journals are built for people who are always on the move. Whether you're travelling, commuting, or running a minimalist everyday carry setup, A6 gives you a reliable place to capture ideas without weighing you down.
Why A6 Works So Well for Travel & Everyday Carry
A6 sits in the true pocketable range. It’s smaller than the familiar A5, but still large enough to hold real thoughts instead of just quick one-word notes. In practice, an A6 leather journal feels closer to a slim paperback or a small field notebook—something you naturally reach for as you're heading out the door.
For travellers and EDC enthusiasts, that size matters. A notebook that takes up too much space gets left on the desk. A notebook that disappears into your bag or jacket becomes part of your daily rhythm. A6 is compact enough to live in a sling bag, crossbody, messenger, or jacket pocket without competing with your phone, wallet, or keys.
How Big Is A6 Compared to What You Already Carry?
It can be difficult to visualise paper sizes until you compare them to familiar objects. A6 is roughly the size of a larger smartphone or a small paperback—shorter and narrower than A5, but still offering a proper writing surface. If you’ve ever wished your phone case had a notebook attached, A6 is the closest analogue in notebook form.
That footprint means an A6 leather journal can sit beside your phone in a small pouch, slip into the front pocket of a backpack, or tuck into an inside jacket pocket. You don’t need a dedicated “journal bag.” It simply joins the gear you already carry, quietly waiting for train rides, café stops, and small windows of time when you want to jot something down.
A6 Leather Journals for Travel
When you’re travelling, a full-sized notebook can feel like overkill. You're walking more, carrying less, and constantly shifting between airports, trains, cafés, and hotel rooms. An A6 leather journal keeps pace with that lifestyle. It’s small enough to live in your daypack or sling without adding noticeable weight, yet large enough to capture full memories—not just a list of place names.
You can use an A6 travel journal to:
- Record daily highlights and reflections at the end of each day
- Keep running lists of cafés, restaurants, and spots you want to revisit
- Track transit details, confirmation numbers, and hotel check-in times
- Tape in tickets, receipts, small maps, or business cards
Because the leather cover protects the pages from being bent or torn, an A6 journal withstands being moved in and out of bags, pulled out in the rain, or written in on uneven surfaces. It’s a tool made to travel, not a piece you need to baby.
A6 Leather Journals in Everyday Carry Setups
If you're thoughtful about what you carry every day, you know every item has to earn its place. An A6 leather journal fits naturally into an EDC kit beside your phone, wallet, keys, and pen. It doesn’t demand a new system—it simply adds a dedicated analogue space for notes that don’t belong on a glowing screen.
In an everyday carry context, an A6 leather journal is ideal for:
- Quick task lists and prioritisation
- Phone numbers, measurements, and on-the-go sketches
- Training logs, habit tracking, or simple bullet lists
- Writing down ideas before they disappear into distraction
Because A6 is compact, opening it in tight spaces—on crowded transit, in a small café seat, or while standing—is easier than setting up a larger notebook. It feels more like opening a wallet than preparing a workspace.
What You Gain (and Trade Off) with A6 vs A5
Every notebook size represents a trade-off between space and portability. A6 leans more toward portability, while A5 offers a more relaxed writing surface. If most of your journaling happens at a desk or table, A5 may still feel more natural. But if you write in motion—standing on platforms, sitting on buses, or capturing quick thoughts during the day—A6 often wins.
The smaller page encourages shorter entries, tighter lists, and more focused notes. Some people find this improves consistency because it removes the pressure to “fill a big page.” If you’re unsure which size fits your writing style, our guide on A5 vs A6 notebook and journal sizes explores the differences in more detail.
Refillable A6 Leather Journals: Built for Long-Term Use
Pairing A6 with a leather cover means you get both mobility and longevity. Instead of buying a new journal every time you fill one, you keep a single leather cover and rotate inserts as needed. This is especially helpful when you're travelling or commuting, where cardboard covers would wear out quickly.
Choosing the Right A6 Leather Journal for Your Routine
If you want a journal that will actually leave the house with you—and not remain on a shelf—A6 is one of the easiest sizes to build a habit around.
Once you know A6 is the right fit, you can explore our collection of A6 leather journals designed for travel, everyday carry, and long-term use.
If you’d like to compare sizes, materials, and styles before deciding, you can also browse our full collection of leather journals to see all available options in one place.