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.
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. It's the place to look for 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.
Shop Topless
Jeep 'topless' (doors/roof-off) accessories
shoptopless.com covers the accessories that make doors-off, roof-off Jeep season easier. Good fit if you're after Jeep topless accessories.
Total Jerks
Fishing tackle & gear reviews
Total Jerks (totaljerks.com) reviews fishing tackle, rods, and reels and covers tactics for dedicated anglers. Good fit if you're after best fishing rods and reels.