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

UltraRough (ultrarough.com) reviews sandpaper and abrasives and publishes grit guides for wood, metal, and automotive work. Good fit if you're after best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

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.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

For defense and geopolitics news with a markets angle, americastrikes.com tracks the cycle in near-real time. It's the place to look for geopolitics and defense news analysis.