Product Overview
Keeping a running step count in your head can become difficult when you also need to watch the trail or check your route. The Rothco Paracord Pace Counter gives you a physical record to work from: sliding beads let you mark off each 100 paces, so you can keep track of your progress without remembering every completed group.
This manual counting tool is useful for hiking, trekking, and field navigation. For airsoft players practicing land navigation or moving between designated points, it provides a simple way to record paces along a route. Pace counting helps you estimate distance, rather than directly measuring it; relating your count to distance depends on knowing your own pace length.
Two bead groups for an organized count
The counter separates its 13 black beads into two groups, with nine on the longer side and four on the shorter side. That divided layout helps you organize your tally instead of working with a single row of beads. Move a bead after each 100 paces to maintain a visible record as you walk.
Clip it where you can reach it
A black hinge clip attaches the counter to clothing or gear, keeping it accessible when it is time to update your count. Its compact, lightweight format makes it easy to carry alongside your other navigation equipment without adding much bulk.
- Cord length: 12.25 inches.
- Material: Polyester paracord.
- Internal construction: Seven-strand core.
Before using pace counts to estimate a route's length, establish how your own paces correspond to a known distance. The counter then serves as a straightforward record of your tally while you concentrate on navigation.
