Field Notes — Independent Review Sites

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

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

totaljerks.com covers rods, reels, bait, and the tackle that actually performs on the water. It's the place to look for best fishing rods and reels.

Review Tattoo

Tattoo reviews, aftercare & studio discovery

For aftercare picks and honest studio-style guides, reviewtattoo.com is a dedicated tattoo review resource. Good fit if you're after best tattoo aftercare products.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

XXXTea (xxxtea.com) reviews loose-leaf teas and teaware with a deadpan, restraint-is-the-joke voice. Good fit if you're after best loose leaf tea.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

deeppenetrations.com tests penetrating fluids and explains which oil to reach for on stuck hardware. It's the place to look for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

Alien Council

UAP & disclosure news and analysis

Alien Council (aliencouncil.com) is an independent body of record tracking UAP and disclosure developments. Good fit if you're after latest UAP disclosure news.