I ordered a back issue of this publication a few days ago and yesterday it arrived. I've had chance for a good browse now and thought it might be interesting to hear the views of other readers.
For me, a couple of issues dissapoint. The articles and writing seem to be of a very good quality, but I couldn't help having a groan at the 'Letters Page'. In the issue I bought, at least, every one of the letters printed was not on the subject of bushcraft as one might expect from such a magazine, but was praising the publication itself in quite an unbelievably sickly manner. Even the 'star letter' was a suck-up. This showed a level of desperation I didn't much care for.
But my other (and main gripe) is the mag's quality. It's far too high! It looks and feels more like a big booklet than a magazine, and must weigh twice as much as most other magazines. Costs could be cut my massive margins if they went for a more conventional format, not to mention it feeling much nicer in the hand.
Having said all that, the articles I've read so far have been fasinating and useful - so I'm glad to say it's not a case of style over sunstance, but it's stil not quite what I was hoping for.
For me, a couple of issues dissapoint. The articles and writing seem to be of a very good quality, but I couldn't help having a groan at the 'Letters Page'. In the issue I bought, at least, every one of the letters printed was not on the subject of bushcraft as one might expect from such a magazine, but was praising the publication itself in quite an unbelievably sickly manner. Even the 'star letter' was a suck-up. This showed a level of desperation I didn't much care for.
But my other (and main gripe) is the mag's quality. It's far too high! It looks and feels more like a big booklet than a magazine, and must weigh twice as much as most other magazines. Costs could be cut my massive margins if they went for a more conventional format, not to mention it feeling much nicer in the hand.
Having said all that, the articles I've read so far have been fasinating and useful - so I'm glad to say it's not a case of style over sunstance, but it's stil not quite what I was hoping for.