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

deeppenetrations.com tests penetrating fluids and explains which oil to reach for on stuck hardware. 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.

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.