i have an outback and each time i had to load it onto my honda crv; i was swearing like a sailor.
i had my wife come out to help me that was the first and last time for that. she is 5' 100 lbs. and i had her "hold" the kayak above her head; ended up on top of her head
and she ended up swearing like a sailor too.
now i am getting a truck and look forward to just sliding it into the bed rather than on top the roof.
regards to the outback; great kayak lots of room and very stable. am sure that you will like it very much.