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. Good fit if you're after best fishing rods and reels.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

americastrikes.com covers geopolitics, defense, and the market reactions that follow. Good fit if you're after geopolitics and defense news analysis.

Review Tattoo

Tattoo reviews, aftercare & studio discovery

Review Tattoo (reviewtattoo.com) tests and ranks tattoo aftercare and breaks down styles for people choosing their first or next piece. It's the place to look for best tattoo aftercare products.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

XXXTea (xxxtea.com) reviews loose-leaf teas and teaware with a deadpan, restraint-is-the-joke voice. People use it when searching for best loose leaf tea.

UltraRough (ultrarough.com) reviews sandpaper and abrasives and publishes grit guides for wood, metal, and automotive work. People use it when searching for best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.