127 | How onX Maps Has Changed the Game

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear

Sports, Sports:wilderness, Health & Fitness, Wilderness

4.4 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2018

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

In this episode we speak with Zach Sandau from onX Maps to better understand how we can use onX Maps before, during, and after the hunt. And we talk specifically about what's new, and what's coming, in the app platform. onX has truly been a game-changer for the way we hunt, and we are always excited to learn more about what new features and data is being added to their app platform. For more tips on using onX maps in the field, check out our blog post on Backcountry Navigation Tips using onX maps at http://ExoMountainGear.com/blog

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0:00.0	it would be great if we could make a heat map to see the furthest place away from roads.
0:05.6	And it's a very simple map, but we put it in and nationwide it's actually our most used layer.
0:12.0	We're welcome to episode 127 of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast presented by X-O-Mountain Gear.
0:31.3	This podcast and the gear that we produce at X-O-Mountain Gear show the same purpose,
0:36.0	to make you a more capable, confident, and successful backcountry hunter.
0:41.0	Straight to the point, no fluff and no BS. This show is all about providing you with valuable
0:46.5	information from experienced hunters to learn more about the podcast or about our backcountry hunting
0:52.5	packs. Please visit x-O-Mountain Gear.com. Well thank you so much for tuning in to this episode.
1:01.4	We are speaking with Zach from OnX Maps. OnX Maps is a game changer. I mean, I say that without
1:10.0	exaggeration, it's truly changed the game and how I plan for hunts and how I hunt in the field
1:17.4	and how I debrief after hunts. I mean, it's just it's weird to think of going back to what we
1:23.7	used to have with simply paper maps or simply a handheld GPS. With OnX Maps, there's so many
1:31.4	layers of information, so much data you can put into the system, get out of the system,
1:36.4	and we're excited to talk to Zach on this episode about some of the new things that OnX has
1:41.2	added recently, as well as some of the things upcoming. So I hope you guys enjoy this one. If you
1:46.8	haven't checked out OnX Maps, I highly encourage you to do so. Before we get into the show,
1:52.0	I want to give a shout out to Trevor McKay for Levis and iTunes Review. Trevor, we want to send you
1:57.9	some X-O-Mountain Gear swag, so please send us your shipping address to podcast at xomountain Gear.com.
2:04.1	Listeners, thank you so much for considering to leave a review in iTunes or Stitcher or wherever
2:09.2	else you might be listening to this. And as always, you can reach us directly with questions,
2:14.1	comments, or suggestions to podcast at xomountain Gear.com. Okay, let's dive into this episode with
2:20.5	Zach from OnX Maps. Zach, welcome to the hunt by Country Podcast. How you doing? Good, how are you?
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