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 App 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.
When Emergencies Happen, Costs Add Up
OxR has saved subscribers over
$10M+ in rescue costs
Available With These onX Apps
onX SOS is an emergency rescue add-on subscription that connects you directly to Overwatch x Rescue’s 24/7 Crisis Response Center. Add onX SOS to your onX Hunt or onX Offroad membership. onX Backcountry support is coming soon.
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 Alaska
While hunting in the mountains of Alaska, a hunter became lost after leaving the trail. As the weather worsened, he realized he wouldn’t be able to make it back on his own and sent an SOS.
OxR immediately contacted the Alaska State Troopers, who dispatched a rescue helicopter to the hunter’s location. While rescuers were en route, OxR stayed in contact with the hunter’s emergency contact and coordinated with first responders.
The helicopter successfully reached the remote location and safely rescued the hunter.
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.
How to Add onX SOS
Available as a separate add-on subscription for all onX Offroad and Hunt members for $49.99/year.
You can purchase the onX SOS add-on in two ways: Tap “Tools” at the bottom of your map or go to the hamburger menu.
Next, tap the “Get SOS Coverage” button in either menu to navigate to the purchase screen.
Swipe through the slides to learn about the benefits of onX SOS, including rescue coordination and financial coverage.
When you’re ready to opt in, tap “Subscribe to onX SOS” and the in-app prompts will guide you through the add-on purchase.
onX SOS Device Compatibility +
Satellite Communication Capability
onX SOS uses cellular coverage or satellite messaging to create a two-way text conversation with Overwatch x Rescue coordinators to receive your location, assess the situation, and communicate with you throughout the process, and dispatch emergency services to your location.
onX SOS works with both cellular coverage and satellite communication devices.
Here’s how to tell:
📶 Within Cell Service: Any smartphone capable of sending SMS messages can use onX SOS (if you have service, trying 911 first is recommended).
🛰️ Outside Cell Service: Satellite SMS messaging capabilities are required.
📱 To use onX SOS outside cell coverage, you’ll need one of the following:
- An eligible iPhone or Android device with a carrier-supported satellite messaging plan
- A linked Garmin inReach, SPOT X, or ZOLEO satellite communicator
- iPhone 14 or newer running iOS 18.5+
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.