You are purchasing one (1) set of Pace count (Ranger) Beads (Rubber Washers) in Orange/Grey Camo color. This is made with 550 (3mm) paracord and has a 3" top loop to help with attaching to your backpack strap or other location (see photos). There is a washer at the bottom of the loop to use to cinch up to your cows hitch and keep tight to your attachment point (see photos). Overall length is only 10 inches end to end and Weight of this item is only 19 grams (.67 ounces). Use this ancient abacus method of distance measurement for land navigation, to keep track of your traversed distance in relation to your map target location. Pace-count beads, or “Ranger Beads” were a common device used by soldiers in many militaries in our history to aid them in accurately tracking their distance while navigating land by foot steps taken. This item is hand made and of top quality. I have been making paracord items for over 10 years now, I take my time to produce a high quality product that you will be proud to own, and will be eager to show to others. This can make a great gift(s) for others in yParacordour life that may enjoy the art of land navigation by map and compass, or even someone who just wants to keep track of steps taken while out on the trail. Please contact me if you would like this in a different color, I carry over 100 different colors and would be happy to make a custom set for you. Please check out my other items for sale and consider bundling this with another purchase.

Getting started:

You will need to first figure out your pace count per 100 meters (pace for 10 meters x 10). Included with your purchase is a 10 meter strand to assist with this measurement. Lay out your 10 meter strand, Count how many Left foot steps (a pace is two steps, count every time your left foot hits the ground) it takes you to walk that 10 meter distance. Now multiply your 10 meter pace count by 10 for a 100 meter pace count. Your count should amount to somewhere between 60 to 70 (typical count) paces per 100 meters. This will differ due to your individual height, your hiking terrain, weather, temperature, and the gear that you are carrying with you. Best advice is to test your pace with the gear that you plan on taking with you at 10 meters walking on flat terrain (similar to what you plan to hike), then your 10 meter pace uphill, and then again downhill. Add these pace counts at 10 meters together, multiply by 10, and then divide by three to reach your average 100 meter pace count. Remember this 100 meter pace count number.

How your Pace Beads Work:

Every 100 meters that you travel (your average pace count number), you drop one of the lower beads to the lowest position, there are 9 of these total. When you reach your 10th 100 meters traveled, you will now drop one of the upper beads indicating 1 km (1,000 meters) traveled. After pulling down one bead from the top group you will also now re-set the bottom group by pulling all of them back up to the top position to start over. Once all top and bottom beads are in the lowered position, you will have traveled 4,900 meters (3.04 Miles). Please remember that your individual pace count will vary depending upon terrain and gear you are carrying. This distance measurement method is accurate to within 10% of your actual distance traveled. Practice makes perfect in most things that we do in life, this is no different. Practice this method and make changes as you see fit. Please remember to leave nature better than we found her. Enjoy yourself, be safe, have fun while out on the trails.

• Washer located at bottom of loop is for cinching up next to your cows hitch once attached to keep tidy.

• Included is a 10 meter strand to measure your pace, multiply this by 10 for your per 100 meter pace count.