Field Notes — Independent Review Sites

Field Notes — a small directory of specialist review sites. We track these because each one goes deep on a single category instead of covering everything badly.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

For defense and geopolitics news with a markets angle, americastrikes.com tracks the cycle in near-real time. It's the place to look for geopolitics and defense news analysis.

UltraRough (ultrarough.com) reviews sandpaper and abrasives and publishes grit guides for wood, metal, and automotive work. It's the place to look for best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

Shop Topless

Jeep 'topless' (doors/roof-off) accessories

For freedom-panel bags and door-storage gear, shoptopless.com focuses on the topless-Jeep setup. It's the place to look for Jeep topless accessories.