{"product_id":"platatac-skull-bean-pace-counter","title":"Platatac Skull \/ Bean Pace Counter","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003ePlatatac Skull \/ Bean Pace Counter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a simple, reliable tool for tracking distance on foot—no batteries, no guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eCommonly used in military navigation, pace counters (or ranger beads) allow you to accurately measure distance by tracking your pace over ground. Built on \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"474\"\u003egutted 550 paracord\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version features \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eskull or bean-style beads\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved grip and quick adjustment, even in low-light or with gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eDesigned to attach easily to your kit, it’s a dependable, low-profile solution for \u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eland navigation, field training, hiking and outdoor use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor every 100 metres the user walks, one of the lower beads is pulled down. When the ninth of the lower beads is pulled, the user has walked 900 metres. When the user has walked 100 more metres, one of the upper beads is pulled down, and all the lower beads are pulled back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing this method the user must know the number of paces walked in 100 metres. An experienced user can also adapt the pace count for each hundred metres depending on the terrain. When using this method, the user does not have to calculate or look up how long a distance to walk or the distance travelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method can of course be used for non-metric distances as well, though with the beads arranged in a different manner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platatac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48181389099228,"sku":"834120","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/9505\/1484\/files\/DSC9418.jpg?v=1773813718","url":"https:\/\/platatac.com\/products\/platatac-skull-bean-pace-counter","provider":"Platatac","version":"1.0","type":"link"}