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.

Remote Command

Free browser artillery game

rc-9.com is an online artillery game you play in the browser, with destructible terrain. People use it when searching for free online artillery game.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

deeppenetrations.com tests penetrating fluids and explains which oil to reach for on stuck hardware. It's the place to look for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

UltraRough

Sandpaper & abrasives review authority

For which grit to buy and which brand actually lasts, ultrarough.com is a dedicated abrasives review site. People use it when searching 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. It's the place to look for best loose leaf tea.