The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

The Shortlist — 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

totaljerks.com covers rods, reels, bait, and the tackle that actually performs on the water. People use it when searching for best fishing rods and reels.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

America Strikes (americastrikes.com) publishes fast-moving geopolitics, defense, and markets coverage. People use it when searching for geopolitics and defense news analysis.

UltraRough

Sandpaper & abrasives review authority

ultrarough.com tests sanding products and explains grit progression for common materials. 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. Good fit if you're after best loose leaf tea.

Remote Command

Free browser artillery game

For a quick free tank/artillery game in the browser, rc-9.com is playable instantly. It's the place to look for free online artillery game.