# American Outdoor Guide — Adventure and self-reliance

> Outdoor adventure, self-reliance skills, gear reviews, and survival tutorials. (iPhone/iPad app by Engaged Media Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-outdoor-guide/id633522169 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Engaged Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456235175)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 127 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-outdoor-guide/id633522169/reviews.md

## What is American Outdoor Guide?

A source you can trust for outdoor adventure and self-reliance skills. Our experts show you how to make your way safely through uncertainty and enjoy the wonders of nature. Get step-by step tutorials on survival skills, off-grid camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and more. Plus, get gear reviews from seasoned outdoorsmen who understand what you need when you hit the road or the trail. 


Your expert source for outdoor adventure, gear reviews, and self-reliance. 
	
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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.

Subscriptions are also available within the application. Subscriptions including archive access unlock access to all regular new and back issues for the duration of the subscription ('regular' = non 'Special Editions'). These issues can not be accessed once the subscription ends unless they are purchased separately.

-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product.
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased.
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.

Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account.

We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store

Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.

If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com

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## Key features

- Survival skills tutorials
- Off-grid camping guides
- Hiking and fishing tips
- Hunting techniques
- Gear reviews
- Self-reliance advice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| American Survival Guide Auto-Renewable Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| AOG Boundless Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| AOG Boundless Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| AOG Boundless Monthly | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ASG Buyer's Guide Fall 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ASG Bug-Out Special 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| American Survival Guide Special 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buyer's Guide Fall 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Prepper 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of American Outdoor Guide?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great magazine content
- 👍 Informative and useful
- 👍 Good for preparedness community
- 👍 Easy downloading (sometimes)
- 👍 Well-written and researched

**Cons**

- 🐛 App constantly crashes
- 🐛 Issues lost after updates
- 🐛 Restore purchases doesn't work
- 🐛 App refuses to acknowledge subscriptions
- 🐛 Content won't load
- 🐛 Navigation is horrible
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐛 Force closes frequently
- 🐛 Paid issues disappear
- 🐛 Bait and switch tactics
- 🐛 Customer service non-existent
- 🐛 App developer blames publisher
- 🐛 App is useless after updates
- 🐛 New format is disliked
- 🐛 Download issues
- 🐛 Cannot preview content
- 🐛 App crashes when trying to purchase
- 🐛 Paid issues require re-payment
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Cannot open purchased editions
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Not allowing purchases
- 🐛 App won't download issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App constantly crashes
- Issues lost after updates
- Restore purchases doesn't work
- App refuses to acknowledge subscriptions
- Content won't load
- Navigation is horrible
- App is buggy
- Force closes frequently
- Paid issues disappear
- App developer blames publisher
- App is useless after updates
- New format is disliked
- Download issues
- Cannot preview content
- App crashes when trying to purchase
- Paid issues require re-payment
- App doesn't work
- Cannot open purchased editions
- Useless app
- Not allowing purchases
- App won't download issues
- Spinning circle during update
- Navigation bar blocks content
- App locks up

**Most requested features**

- Restore lost paid issues
- Fix restore purchase functionality
- Improve app stability
- Allow viewing old magazine format
- Provide better descriptions of content
- Rate merchandise like consumer reports

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-outdoor-guide/id633522169/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t do it

*2023-06-11*

No longer being published, great mag but no new issues since November 22

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-03-05*

Works as it should.

### 1/5 — Lose more money every update

*2020-10-22*

Every single update you lose more and more of your paid issues. They will not restore them. For years I have been fighting this and finally cancelled my subscription. You want to pay for something that you will not get the product you pay for in the end.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2020-06-22*

The magazine is Pretty good, but the app is the worst. When a new issue comes out, the app ALWAYS refuses to acknowledge that I have a paid subscription through Apple. Multiple attempts to restore the purchase of the subscription did not work. I finally just canceled the subscription.

### 1/5 — Restore purchases doesn’t work.

*2020-06-04*

I have subscription but I can’t read the latest months issues.

UPDATE. customer service is non existent. Still no access. Escalation to Apple next.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2020-05-01, version 13.0.6*

I tried to sign up for a free three day trial, got charged $17.49 and the content won’t load on my home WiFi. If you’d like to pay 17 bucks for a pocketmags loading screen you’ll enjoy the app.

### 5/5 — ASG is an outstanding publication

*2019-09-02*

Downloading issues is easy and portable everywhere. Thank you!

### 1/5 — App stopped letting me view issues - Support was unable to help

*2019-07-04*

I enjoyed the magazine while it worked.  App stopped allowing access to my issues, and the only way support would help was if I downloaded the pocketmags app and ran the subscription through there.  I chose to unsubscribe instead.  Beware the bait and switch.

### 5/5 — Has evolved into a good source of information

*2018-12-13, version 13.0.0*

When ASG first returned to the marketplace it was little more than a catalog of product press releases.  Over time, the quality of information has improved and it is covering diverse subject matter of interest to the Prepper community.

### 1/5 — No offline/ lost issues

*2018-12-12*

Lost my older issues and am unable to read offline. The irony!

## Frequently asked questions about American Outdoor Guide

### What kind of content does this app offer?

This app provides expert guidance and step-by-step tutorials on a wide range of outdoor activities and self-reliance skills. Content includes survival techniques, off-grid camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and reviews of outdoor gear from experienced professionals.

### How can I access the content?

The app is free to download. Users can purchase individual current and back issues directly within the app. Subscriptions are also available, offering access to all regular new and back issues for the duration of the subscription, excluding 'Special Editions'.

### What are the subscription options?

Subscriptions unlock access to all regular new and back issues for the subscription period. These issues are not accessible after the subscription ends unless purchased separately. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app is designed for mobile devices and users are recommended to download it in a Wi-Fi area for initial data retrieval. If issues arise, deleting and reinstalling the app from the App Store is suggested.

### What are common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for anyone planning outdoor adventures, seeking to improve their survival skills, or looking for reliable gear recommendations. It's useful for campers, hikers, hunters, fishermen, and individuals interested in self-sufficiency and nature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0.38 — 2022-10-19

New subscriptions page
My Account page

### 7.0.23 — 2022-03-14

All American Outdoor Guide subscribers will now enjoy the benefits of a Boundless membership.

- A monthly digital edition of AOG Boundless
- Unlimited digital access to more than 80 back issues of American Survival Guide
- Member only articles
- A curated weekly newsletter with our best outdoor and self-reliance tips
- Exclusive member-only access to giveaway contests and discounts on great gear
- Opportunities to contribute your own stores and participate in member discussions

### 7.0.22 — 2022-03-03

All American Outdoor Guide subscribers will now enjoy the benefits of a Boundless membership.

- A monthly digital edition of AOG Boundless
- Unlimited digital access to more than 80 back issues of American Survival Guide
- Member only articles
- A curated weekly newsletter with our best outdoor and self-reliance tips
- Exclusive member-only access to giveaway contests and discounts on great gear
- Opportunities to contribute your own stores and participate in member discussions

### 7.0.21 — 2022-03-01

All American Outdoor Guide subscribers will now enjoy the benefits of a Boundless membership.

- A monthly digital edition of AOG Boundless
- Unlimited digital access to more than 80 back issues of American Survival Guide
- Member only articles
- A curated weekly newsletter with our best outdoor and self-reliance tips
- Exclusive member-only access to giveaway contests and discounts on great gear
- Opportunities to contribute your own stores and participate in member discussions

### 7.0.20 — 2022-02-28

All American Outdoor Guide subscribers will now enjoy the benefits of a Boundless membership.

- A monthly digital edition of AOG Boundless
- Unlimited digital access to more than 80 back issues of American Survival Guide
- Member only articles
- A curated weekly newsletter with our best outdoor and self-reliance tips
- Exclusive member-only access to giveaway contests and discounts on great gear
- Opportunities to contribute your own stores and participate in member discussions

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