Outside Magazine Subscription

Pros: Nice photography, occasional great articles
Cons: Fashion sections. Camping is not a competitive sport.

I have been a subscriber to Outside for more than 20 years - nearly from issue 1. I have finally decided that enough is enough and I will not be renewing my subscription when it expires this fall. Just one special fashion section too many, I...

Pros: The articles about far away places; Product reviews
Cons: Covers too many topics; Hard to find a good subscription price

For fans of everything outdoor related, an assortment of magazine publications exist to tickle your fancy. There are magazines related to hunting; fishing; travel; and other activities and the majority try to saturate your appetite for information on a ...

Pros: Great articles, excellent photos
Cons: the darn subscription tear-outs!

Several years ago, I was visiting a friend in Colorado and waiting for him to primp and preen before we went out for the night (me, I had on teva's and baseball hat). So, while sitting sipping a beer, I picked up a magazine sitting on the coffee table, ...

Pros: Great Writing, Interesting Stories, Impressive Photography, Gets it all Outside
Cons: may not be "in-depth" enough for true die-hards of various outdoor sports

Longing to go trekking in Nepal, or sea kayaking along the coast of some far away land? Outside Magazine helps you see what you’re missing and gives you some ideas on how to get there. While some of the feature articles are reviews of areas that ...

Pros: related website, occasional compelling article
Cons: no wow factor in the photography, magazine lacks focus

I had high hopes when I saw issues of Outside Magazine.  The covers had vivid photography, and the blurbs for the inside articles sounded interesting.  All I can say is thank goodness I had taken the time to read issues before making the ...

Pros: Bikes, Some Excitement, Some Pics, Accurate Product Reviews
Cons: Most gear/Trips too costly for most, Boring articles, Some iffy photos, Lacks passion

As someone who truly loves the outdoors, and abhors every moment of office time, I'm looking forward to retirement. It's some 20+ years away, but its not too early to dream about constant skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, and hunting. Lately I've ...

Pros: Looks appealing, nice pictures, some great articles
Cons: Too many ads, too many booze ads, too little OUTSIDE, too much expense & ritz

Outside is the "Vogue" of outdoor magazines. It represents what is trendy, and is sometimes more fun than truly functional. When I began subscribing to Outdoor, I had acutally never seen or read the magazine. I was surprised when I looked through it....

Pros: Great Articles and Gear Reviews
Cons: Sometimes too Yuppie Oriented

When I first pickup a copy of Outside, it was back in '91 or '92 and the article that caught my eye was road-tripping across the US. I don't remember a whole lot about the article, but it had recommended places to check out, things to do along the way,...

Pros: Great look, fascinating articles, beautiful photography
Cons: sometimes a little too much information for the non-athlete, but it doesn't really matter!

I've been getting this magazine for a few years now. At first I thought, "This doesn't look like it's for me....I don't do all those sports", but I soon discovered that it doesn't matter if you don't actually DO the sport. It can be awfully fun...

Pros: Great writing on great subjects
Cons: Makes you want to try everything NOW!

This is not your father's sports magazine. (Although, he wishes it was around in his glory days!)

With article titles like, "Dude! My Butts Glowing!" or "Blood in the Water" you never know what you are getting yourself...

Pros: Great writing, good range of articles, great (but concise) gear reviews
Cons: Pretty fashion-oriented, not enough gear reviews, website is hard to navigate

OK, I admit it. I am a closet outdoorsy-type. I don't know why I'm just discovering it, but oh well. I wanted to get some good trail running gear and a new sleeping bag this winter, so I bought Outside's annual Buyer's Guide. They had some great...

Pros: Beautiful pictures, very professionally written articles
Cons: Some articles a bit too lengthy

Independent of whether your outdoor interests lie in climbing, hiking, kayaking, endurance sports, or just sitting out on the lawn at night to watch the shooting stars, Outside magazine has something for you.

I first picked up an issue of...

Pros: Great articles, photos and product reviews
Cons: None that I've found

When I first browsed through this magazine at a local sports store I was hooked. Since then I've been a faithful subscriber and look forward to each issue. This magazine is simply packed full of interesting information, product reviews and fantastic...

Pros: Exciting and motivating stories, good tips
Cons: Way too far from home and too expensive

Outside is a great magazine. I have read it for years. But lately it seems to me that they are getting a lot more esoteric and a lot less practical. I used to be able to rely on them for ideas about excursions and adventures that were near enough and...

Pros: Nice Pictures
Cons: To General

What is Outside magazine really saying? I have several problems with Outside magazine; in fact every time I pick a copy up I get upset by the time I get to the end. Starting on page one I feel bombarded by advertisements telling me to buy a SUV and go...