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### Production Specifications

Printing: Web offset, perfect bound. Trim Size: 7 7/8" X 10 1/2"

AD PAGE DIMENSIONS | NON-BLEED | BLEED
Full Page | 7" X 10" | 8 1/8" X 10 3/4"
2/3 Page | 4 5/8" X 10 3/4" | 5 1/8" X 10 3/4"
1/2 Digest | 4 5/8" X 7 1/2" | 5 1/8" X 8"
1/2 Horizontal | 7" X 5" | 8 1/8" X 5 1/4"
1/3 Vertical | 2 1/4" X 10" | 2 3/4" X 10 3/4"
1/3 Square | 4 5/8" X 5" | 5 1/8" X 5 1/4"
Two-Page Spread | 14" X 10" | 16" X 10 3/4"
Spread/Gutter Bleed (only) |  | 15" X 10"

Allow 3/8" safety for live matter from all bleed sides. For spreads, allow 1/4" safety on each side from the gutter.

Material Specifications:
PDF/Xla is the preferred format for file submission. When preparing PDF/Xla files careful attention must be paid to ensure they are properly created and will reproduce correctly. Instructions on how to create PDF/Xla files can be found at http://www.QuadARM.com by click on Publisher Listing > Publisher Specs.

If you have alternative file formats, please contact Barbara Taffuri at (212) 779-5136.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATION FILES.

Media:
The following are acceptable: CD-ROM, DVD, 100Mb Zip, 1.2 Gb Jaz. Please label all media with issue date, agency name, contact name and phone number, advertiser, ad number, vendor name and contact. If you would like media returned, please include a return address.

Proofing:
Digital Based Advertising: We require one digital proof (Kodak Approval, Imation Matchinprint Digital Halftone or Polariod Pola Proof preferred, Dupoint Waterproof or Polariod DryJet acceptable) generated from the digital file. All proofs must bear Standard GATF Offset Color Bars/Exposure Scales and should be proofed to SWOP specifications.

All materials should be sent to the following address:
QUAD GRAPHICS / Imaging
56 Duplianville Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Attention: Tammy Isolda — OUTDOOR LIFE (specify issue date)
Telephone: (518) 581-4359

For information regarding extensions, insert information, supplying digital ad material or further production information, please contact:

Brett Tolino, Production Manager
(212) 779-5023
brett.tolino@time4.com

Barbara Taffuri, Production Director
(212) 779-5136
barbara.taffuri@time4.com

Note: Card/Insert specifications available upon request