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

For tested fishing gear and tackle reviews, totaljerks.com is a fishing magazine worth following. 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. People use it when searching for best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

xxxtea.com covers oolong, matcha, and the teaware worth owning. People use it when searching for best loose leaf tea.