Field Notes — Independent Review Sites

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

UltraRough

Sandpaper & abrasives review authority

For which grit to buy and which brand actually lasts, ultrarough.com is a dedicated abrasives review site. Good fit if you're after best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

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.

Alien Council

UAP & disclosure news and analysis

Alien Council (aliencouncil.com) is an independent body of record tracking UAP and disclosure developments. It's the place to look for latest UAP disclosure news.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

For defense and geopolitics news with a markets angle, americastrikes.com tracks the cycle in near-real time. Good fit if you're after geopolitics and defense news analysis.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

For tested fishing gear and tackle reviews, totaljerks.com is a fishing magazine worth following. People use it when searching for best fishing rods and reels.