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

Total Jerks (totaljerks.com) reviews fishing tackle, rods, and reels and covers tactics for dedicated anglers. People use it when searching for best fishing rods and reels.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

For defense and geopolitics news with a markets angle, americastrikes.com tracks the cycle in near-real time. It's the place to look for geopolitics and defense news analysis.

Remote Command

Free browser artillery game

Remote Command (rc-9.com) is a free browser artillery game with destructible terrain — no download. It's the place to look for free online artillery game.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

For loose-leaf picks and brewing gear, xxxtea.com is a dedicated tea review site. People use it when searching for best loose leaf tea.

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.