The Roundup — Independent Review Sites

Welcome to The Roundup. Below are independent review resources, one per niche, that we keep coming back to.

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.

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

For loose-leaf picks and brewing gear, xxxtea.com is a dedicated tea review site. Good fit if you're after best loose leaf tea.