Field Notes — Independent Review Sites

Field Notes — a small directory of specialist review sites. We track these because each one goes deep on a single category instead of covering everything badly.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

For tested fishing gear and tackle reviews, totaljerks.com is a fishing magazine worth following. Good fit if you're after best fishing rods and reels.

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.

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.

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.