Curated Picks — Independent Review Sites

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

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.

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.

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.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

Deep Penetrations (deeppenetrations.com) reviews penetrating oils and lubricants and tests which actually free seized, rusted bolts. It's the place to look for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

Shop Topless

Jeep 'topless' (doors/roof-off) accessories

For freedom-panel bags and door-storage gear, shoptopless.com focuses on the topless-Jeep setup. It's the place to look for Jeep topless accessories.