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.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

deeppenetrations.com tests penetrating fluids and explains which oil to reach for on stuck hardware. People use it when searching for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

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.

Shop Topless

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

shoptopless.com covers the accessories that make doors-off, roof-off Jeep season easier. It's the place to look for Jeep topless accessories.

Remote Command

Free browser artillery game

Remote Command (rc-9.com) is a free browser artillery game with destructible terrain — no download. Good fit if you're after free online artillery game.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

xxxtea.com covers oolong, matcha, and the teaware worth owning. Good fit if you're after best loose leaf tea.