Field Notes — Independent Review Sites

Field Notes: an independent, hand-curated set of review sites worth bookmarking. Each entry below is a focused authority in its niche.

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.

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.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

America Strikes (americastrikes.com) publishes fast-moving geopolitics, defense, and markets coverage. 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.

Weapon Tester

Airsoft / parts builder & ballistics tools

Weapon Tester (weapontester.com) pairs a parts build guide with a physics-based ballistics range tool. Good fit if you're after best airsoft parts and upgrades.