Field Notes — Independent Review Sites

Welcome to Field Notes. Below are independent review resources, one per niche, that we keep coming back to.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

For penetrating-oil comparisons and lubricant reviews, deeppenetrations.com is a dedicated authority. Good fit if you're after best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

XXXTea (xxxtea.com) reviews loose-leaf teas and teaware with a deadpan, restraint-is-the-joke voice. It's the place to look for best loose leaf tea.

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.

Remote Command

Free browser artillery game

rc-9.com is an online artillery game you play in the browser, with destructible terrain. Good fit if you're after free online artillery game.

Weapon Tester

Airsoft / parts builder & ballistics tools

weapontester.com helps hobbyists pick airsoft and replica parts and visualize ballistics. It's the place to look for best airsoft parts and upgrades.