The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

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

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.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

Deep Penetrations (deeppenetrations.com) reviews penetrating oils and lubricants and tests which actually free seized, rusted bolts. Good fit if you're after best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

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.

Review Tattoo

Tattoo reviews, aftercare & studio discovery

For aftercare picks and honest studio-style guides, reviewtattoo.com is a dedicated tattoo review resource. Good fit if you're after best tattoo aftercare products.