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Nov 2, 2007 at 9:50 am #1225675

Andrew Richardson
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@arichardson6
Locale: North East

Hey all,

I'm curious as to what kinds of magazines you all subscribe to. Obviously BPL will be popular, but what others? Any other outdoor magazines you enjoy?

I love National Georgraphic myself! Though it isn't on outdoor technique or the like, it certainly inspires me to get out there and see things!

Nov 2, 2007 at 10:16 am #1407556

Steve .
Member

@pappekak
Locale: Tralfamadore

I read three:
– BPL online
– National Georgraphic (hand me down subscription)
– Arizona Highways (hand me down subscription)

I subscribed to the Economist for world events but got to the point where I didn't make the time to read it cover to cover so I stopped. Really good articles and funny comments, e.g. "the only thing Newt Gingrich and his sister have in common is the need for a more flattering haircut."

Nov 2, 2007 at 1:18 pm #1407570

John S.
BPL Member

@jshann

None, because I'm tired of paper in my house. I'd rather stay digital with my reading. I only get the work related journal(s).

Nov 2, 2007 at 1:53 pm #1407574

Adam Rothermich
BPL Member

@aroth87
Locale: Rockies

I don't get any print magazines anymore. I used to get Sports Illustrated and Missouri Conservationist. I slowly stopped reading them and let the subscriptions lapse. The only thing I subscribe to anymore is BPL. I prefer to read my articles online because my place gets cluttered too easily. Even the magazines that come with orders from REI, Campmor, et al, lay around here forever before I finally get rid of them. I prefer to read articles online anyway, since I spend a lot of my day in front of a computer. Its much more convenient for me.

Adam

Nov 2, 2007 at 4:58 pm #1407596

Doug Johnson
BPL Member

@djohnson
Locale: Pacific Northwest

BackpackingLight
Backpacker
Mountain Bike Action
National Geographic Adventure

Too many, really. But I don't get the paper!

Nov 2, 2007 at 8:34 pm #1407618

Sarah Kirkconnell
BPL Member

@sarbar
Locale: Homesteading On An Island In The PNW

Backpacker
the Women's one that is slipping my mind
Washington Trail Association's magazine

and whatever catches my eyes at Fry's…when I am waiting for my husband!

I need to sub up to BPL.

Nov 2, 2007 at 8:52 pm #1407623

Donald Segretti
Member

@dick-nixon-in-72

The Economist
Sports Illustrated
Consumer Reports
Playboy (for the articles)
American Rifleman
Curve
New American
The Liberal
An-Noujoum

Nov 2, 2007 at 10:52 pm #1407629

Theodore Hall
Member

@bohican

BPL
American Rifleman
Outside
local paper

The last 2 are new subscriptions. From this week. I guess I over empathize with college age kids saying they need money for school. I think I've been able to force down a case of ramen since I got out of school many moons ago. I really hope I can renew my taste for the stuff prior to my thru hike.

Nov 3, 2007 at 7:56 am #1407646

Andrew Richardson
Member

@arichardson6
Locale: North East

How do those of you that subscribe to backpacker enjoy it? I've heard that it isn't always the best information…Do you all find it a nice magazine to read? Are the articles of any worth besides being entertaining?

Nov 3, 2007 at 12:15 pm #1407689

Kyle Rosenberger
Member

@kyler55
Locale: Greater Yellowstone

Not a big fan of backpacker. Some articles are interesting but some of it seems lame. They occasionally review so called UL gear but I think their testers and editors still can't get into the UL thing they always seem to want to carry 1.5 LB self inflating pads for so called UL tests. And want to bring piles and piles of gear with them. This may interest some bt not me.

Nov 3, 2007 at 1:37 pm #1407695

Shahrin Bin Shariff
BPL Member

@zzmelayu
Locale: In the shadow of Table Mountain

None.
No paper subscription now.
All online.

Nov 3, 2007 at 9:33 pm #1407726

Ken Thompson
BPL Member

@here
Locale: Right there

BPL
Wooden Boat
Smithsonian
TGO (Scotland)
Pacific Crest Trail Communicator
Still pick up a Backpacker once in a great while, but pan it most of the time.

Nov 3, 2007 at 9:40 pm #1407727

P. P.
Member

@toesnorth
Locale: PNW

I hadn't planned to answer, but based on the answers thus far, okay.
BPL
Backpacker
Sea Kayaker
National Geograhic Adventurer
Outside

Nov 3, 2007 at 10:29 pm #1407733

Sarah Kirkconnell
BPL Member

@sarbar
Locale: Homesteading On An Island In The PNW

With AIM buying BP from Rodale there has been a noticable shift – and it has been good.
I quit reading it for nearly 3 years, and in the past months have started reading it again. And enjoying it!

Btw, as for magazines….well, I forgot to add that we usually use our airline miles for free magazines. I have like 20 magazines coming currently, plus the Wall St. Journal 6 days a wekk…for free. I read them all, and ya know, I actually am learning something from the Journal. Like how many 4 million dollar ranches are for sale in WY ;-) Hehheh!!

Nov 4, 2007 at 12:47 pm #1407755

Tom Clark
BPL Member

@tomclark
Locale: East Coast

I've been listening to the TGO podcasts and followed the TGO Challange. How is the TGO magazine?

I used to subscribe to Backpacker, but got discouraged. However, I'm still tempted occasionally when I'm at the airport.

BPL
Smithsonian
Backpacker (occasionally)

Nov 4, 2007 at 4:07 pm #1407766

Denis Hazlewood
BPL Member

@redleader
Locale: Northern California

BackpackingLight
Wooden Boat
TGO (From Scotland)
New Yorker
Lens Works

Nov 5, 2007 at 6:06 am #1407807

Robert Devereux
Spectator

@robdev
Locale: Pittsburgh, PA

National Geographic Adventure
Men's Journal

I occasionally pick up issues of Outside or Wend, depending on the contents of the issue.

I didn't enjoy Backpacker. I always wanted more depth out of the articles. That's a problem I have with most magazines, but at least Men's Journal and Outside give me a bit of the depth I want, mixed in with the lighter pieces.

When I was packpacking in Australia, I picked up The Economist every week when I was in a town. It was a great way to keep up with the news. Now that I'm in front a computer all day, I get news online so I stopped getting The Economist.

Nov 5, 2007 at 9:13 am #1407833

John Mowery
Member

@mow
Locale: Minnesota, USA

BPL
Backpacker
Audubon
High Country News – excellent environmental news
Economist

Nov 5, 2007 at 11:09 am #1407848

larry savage
Spectator

@pyeyo
Locale: pacific northwest

bpl, backpacker, climb[uk], alpinist, climbing, rock and ice, velo news, fingerstyle guitar, esquire, imagine fx[uk], guitar technique[uk],justapoz,trail runner, funny times, road, dirt rag, dirty linen ….aren't cha glad you asked.

Nov 23, 2007 at 11:14 pm #1410019

RC
BPL Member

@demo
Locale: PNW

I've switched almost entirely to quarterlies only. For one, they come less often so less wasted paper, but in addition the content seems to be of higher quality. So…

2600 Quarterly
Make Magazine
Archeology Magazine

anything else I require to have an online edition.

Nov 26, 2007 at 2:47 pm #1410241

J Her
Member

@sailfast3r
Locale: Mid-Atlantic

Trail Runner
American Rifleman (NRA)

I also pick up at the newstand on occasion:
Land Rover Monthly or Land Rover Enthusiast
Runner's World
Backpacker

Nov 26, 2007 at 8:06 pm #1410282

Don Wilson
BPL Member

@don-1-2-2
Locale: Koyukuk River, Alaska

I subscribe to Alpinist – a superb mag in my opinion. Incredible photos, good stories, captures the essence of climbing. Everything a good mag should be. It's quarterly.

Nov 26, 2007 at 8:12 pm #1410283

Christopher Plesko
Member

@pivvay
Locale: Rocky Mountains

Yes Alpinist rules. It's by far the best magazine I read on any regular basis.

Nov 27, 2007 at 6:18 am #1410314

Sam Haraldson
BPL Member

@sharalds
Locale: Gallatin Range

I just saw Issue 22 on the shelf at the climbing shop yesterday. I've only been an Alpinist reader for about the past year but the opinion I've formed is that it is a superb magazine worth of reading cover to cover every month.

Nov 27, 2007 at 3:36 pm #1410360

Jim Cook
Spectator

@mrcooktoyou
Locale: Land of Cotton

None. I do all my reading online. I used to subscribe to Backpacker but it got really fruity since Dorn took over. Way too much paper devoted to articles about some odd outdoor character or a 12-page spread of photos of animals and their rear-ends. Not much by way of destinations, reviews, techniques, recipes or usable information. Dropped my subscription, haven't missed it in over three years.
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