An Outside+ gift subscription is a non-renewing subscription, which gives the recipient access to Outside+ during the subscription term period.
We are unable to offer upgrades from a gifted stand-alone mapping (Gaia GPS Premium or Trailforks Pro) subscription to a gifted Outside+ subscription at this time.
IMPORTANT: If the recipient of the Outside+ gift subscription has an existing Outside+ subscription purchased prior to March 2024 or a GaiaGPS/Trailforks Pro subscription, the gift subscription will not be applied to their current subscription. The gift subscription, when redeemed, will be layered on top of their existing subscription and will not communicate with their current subscription.
To take advantage of the gift, we recommend that recipients check the expiration date of their upcoming renewal, cancel their existing subscription(s), and redeem the Outside+ subscription when their current subscription has expired. At the end of their Outside+ gift subscription, they will need to re-sign up for the subscription to retain access to their subscription.
Where can I purchase an Outside+ gift subscription?
You can purchase an Outside+ gift subscription by visiting this link. You must have an Outside account (free or paid) to purchase a gift. If you do not have an Outside+ account, you can sign up for a free account here.
After signing in with your Outside credentials, you'll be directed to a page where you can select the O+ gift:
You'll be directed to a page where you can fill out the details for the gift, including the email address of the person you wish to gift the Outside+ membership to. You can choose to send the gift now or at a later date.
Note: You should receive a receipt from Outside (under our payment processor Piano) if you have purchased an Outside+ gift-card on behalf of a user. The email will be titled “Purchase confirmation for O+ as a gift.”
Do Outside+ gift subscriptions automatically renew?
If the recipient was previously NOT an Outside+ member, the gift subscription will not automatically renew. Should the recipient want to continue their Outside+ subscription past the year, they will need re-purchase the Outside+ subscription after their gift subscription expires.
Users who wish to purchase an annually renewing Outside+ subscription after their gift subscription expires will need to log into their Outside+ profile and upgrade from a 'free account' to an Outside+ membership. Please see this article for more information on updating payment information in order to continue a subscription.
If the recipient previously had an Outside+ subscription purchased prior to March 2024, a Gaia GPS subscription, or a Trailforks Pro subscription, they can redeem the Outside+ gift subscription, but the gift subscription will not work to extend the membership.
We recommend that users check the expiration date of their upcoming renewal, cancel their existing membership, and redeem the Outside+ gift subscription when their current subscription has expired.
How will my recipient find out about their gift subscription?
The recipient will receive an email about the gift. Please ensure that you double-check the email address of the recipient you are purchasing the gift for before you purchase.
You will be able to include a short message with the gift, and your email will be listed as the gift purchaser. You will also be able to schedule the day when the email is sent. The title of the email sent to the recipient will be “You’ve been sent a gift!,” and the email will include instructions on how to redeem the Outside+ gift subscription.
If a recipient currently has an Outside+ membership that purchased after March 2024, the recipient will be able to add the gift subscription to their current subscription, as long as the gift is redeemed within 12 months.
Do Outside+ gift subscriptions expire?
Yes, the recipient of an Outside+ gift subscription will need to redeem the subscription within 12 months of purchase. The gift subscription link will expire 12 months following the date of purchase. We cannot offer refunds if the user has not redeemed the gift after 12 months.
Can I request a refund on a gift subscription I purchased?
As per our terms, gift subscriptions are not refundable except as required by applicable law. If you need to request a refund for your gift purchase, please contact our support team here.
Can I gift Outside+ to someone with Trailforks Pro or Gaia GPS Premium already?
You can gift Outside+ to a user that already has a stand-alone Trailforks Pro or Gaia GPS Premium subscription already; however, the Outside+ gift subscription is processed separately and will not recognized if a user already has an existing mapping membership (including Trailforks Pro with Outside+ and Gaia GPS Premium with Outside+ subscriptions purchased through iOS, Android, or on web).
For this reason, we recommend that users check the expiration date of their upcoming renewal, cancel their existing membership, and redeem the Outside+ subscription when their current subscription has expired. For more information on redeeming your Outside+ gift subscription, please see this article.
What are the Outside+ gift subscription terms?
Gift subscriptions are digital only; there is no physical card. Gift subscriptions are purchased subscriptions, have no cash value, and cannot be redeemed for cash or credit.
If a gift subscription recipient is already an Outside+ subscriber that purchased the subscription on outsideonline.com in the past year, they may redeem their gift anytime, and it will extend their existing subscription term by another 12 months, after which the subscriber’s account information on file will be charged the then current subscription rate if automatic renewal is elected.
Redeeming the gift does not change the previously elected automatic renewal preferences. For full terms and conditions, please refer to this page.
Gifting an Outside print subscription:
Looking to purchase a gift subscription for the Outside print magazine? You can do that here.
We are running a promotion for the 2024 Holiday Season that offers the chance for buying an Outside print magazine subscription for yourself, as well as a gift subscription for a friend, at a lower rate.
In the section 'GIVE A GIFT TO', put the details for the gift receiver. In the section 'YOUR BILLING ADDRESS,' put the details for the address you wish to be billed at. This will also be the address that your gift subscription will be sent to. If you wish to have your print subscription sent to a different address, please contact the fulfillment house at ouscustserv@cdsfulfillment.com or calling 800-678-1131.
The promotion will run from September through January, and you can purchase the option for a gift subscription here.
You can purchase a gift subscription internationally; add-on postage applies for Canadian and international print subscriptions.
Looking to gift another subscription?
If you are:
Looking to purchase a gift subscription to Trailforks Pro only? You can do that here.
Looking to purchase a gift subscription to Gaia GPS only? You can do that here.