Your Adventure Has a Backup Plan. Getting off the beaten path is the whole point. But the farther you go, the farther you are from help if something goes wrong. Whether you’re exploring remote trails, camping off-grid, or traveling beyond cell service, onX SOS helps ensure you’re never facing an emergency alone.
Real People Respond
A trained coordinator assesses your situation, coordinates the response, and stays engaged until help arrives.
Coverage Comes With You
No matter where your adventures take you, your rescue coverage follows.
Eligible Costs Paid Directly
No reimbursement process. No surprise rescue bills. Overwatch x Rescue pays eligible rescue and evacuation costs directly.
What is onX SOS?
onX SOS is an emergency rescue add-on subscription that connects you directly to Overwatch x Rescue’s 24/7 Crisis Response Center when you need help.
Their team assesses the situation, coordinates the response, stays engaged until help arrives, and covers eligible rescue and evacuation costs.
Included with onX SOS
Available as an add-on to any onX Offroad account
for $49.99/year
Powered By Overwatch x Rescue
Two Trusted Teams. One Backup Plan.
onX helps you confidently explore farther from pavement. But we also know that when something goes wrong out on the trail, sometimes maps alone aren’t enough. That’s why we partnered with Overwatch X Rescue to help get you home when things don’t go according to plan.
OxR is a global emergency response organization operated by FocusPoint International. Their Crisis Response Center is staffed by former military personnel, medical professionals, and first responders who coordinate more than 15,000 rescues annually across 220+ countries and territories.
How onX SOS Works
Emergency support and rescue coordination from a real person is just a few taps away.
Activate an SOS
At the bottom of the map, open “Tools,” then tap the “SOS” button.
Send Your Emergency Alert
onX prepares a message in your phone’s native messaging app with your GPS coordinate location and account information to help responders quickly understand where you are.
Connect with a Professional Coordinator
A member of Overwatch x Rescue’s Crisis Response Center responds to assess the situation and coordinate the appropriate response.
Get Help
Your coordinator stays engaged throughout the rescue process, providing updates and support until help arrives.
Rescue in Action
These are real scenarios from existing OxR subscribers.
Remote Rescue in Baja
A rider in Baja was severely dehydrated, fell of his bike, and couldn’t back on. Out of water and far from help, he sent an SOS with a satellite-enabled device. OxR spent five hours coordinating with multiple agencies before the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) was able to help deploy Bomberos del Ayuntamiento de Tecate. The firefighters faced rocky, remote terrain while OxR maintained contact and even coordinate flashlight signals to help rescuers find the rider.
After a 10-hour operation, rescuers located the rider and transported him to a hospital.
Minor Injuries, Major PITA
A couple’s vehicle veered off the road in Okanogan County, Washington. OxR
made multiple attempts to contact the subscriber and emergency contacts, eventually reaching a companion at
the scene who reported minor injuries but no need for urgent medical care.
OxR successfully contacted Okanogan County 911, who dispatched officers, provided a courtesy ride, and tended to the couple’s minor wounds.
Take a deep dive into setup and use—including how to test your onX SOS in the field—in our comprehensive User Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. onX SOS is an emergency assistance subscription, not an insurance policy. Overwatch x Rescue directly manages and pays eligible rescue costs on your behalf.
onX SOS is available as an add-on to any onX Offroad account (Basic, Premium, and Elite) for $49.99/year.
Yes. Compatible devices can use cellular or satellite messaging capabilities to connect with Overwatch x Rescue when traditional cell service isn’t available. Compatible phones include: Android devices and iPhones with an active T-Satellite plan, iPhone 14 and newer running iOS 18.5 (even without a satellite messaging plan), and Android devices on the Verizon network with satellite messaging functionality.
Yes. You can register one compatible satellite communicator device as a backup to your onX SOS subscription.
Eligible rescue, evacuation, and emergency transportation costs are covered directly by Overwatch x Rescue with no claims process, deductibles, or out-of-pocket expenses for covered services.
Yes. Coverage is available across 220+ countries and territories, subject to terms, conditions, and exclusions.
Yes. You can activate SOS on behalf of another person. Financial coverage applies only to individuals with their own active onX SOS subscription.
Check the complete FAQ for details, including Terms & Conditions.
Go Farther. Get Covered. Stay Connected.
Whether you’re exploring a remote trail, camping off-grid, or simply heading beyond cell service, onX SOS
gives you a professional backup plan when the unexpected happens.