With some paracord, pony beads, a knife, lighter, and a couple of knots, you can make RANGER BEADS. It's simple, it's fun, and it's cheap to make. Ranger Beads also known as pace count beads, are used in combination with counting paces, to track distance traveled on foot. Part of learning basic land navigation and orienteering, pace counting and the use of this important tool, is essential.
There are different methods for using pace beads. The method you use is up to you, but the Ranger Beads are a necessary tool for keeping count of the distance traveled. And in this video, Kyoshi Dave Herman of Five Elements Tactical Training, shares with you this simple step-by-step method on How To construct a set of Ranger Beads.
Whether you're going rucking, backpacking, hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, or practicing your land navigation and orienteering skills, ranger beads are a MUST have for using with your compass. Pace beads and a compass, along with some local maps are a great addition to any bug out bag, bail out bag, bob, get home bag, go bag, survival bag, or kit.
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