Pacing beads (navigation aid)

Never lose track of distance again.

Pacing beads are a simple but powerful navigation tool used by mountaineers, search and rescue teams, and military personnel to measure distance travelled while navigating on foot. By counting your paces over known distances, these beads allow you to accurately track how far you’ve walked — even in poor visibility or featureless terrain.

Perfect for navigation training, mountain walking, and expeditions where precise distance measurement is essential.

As you walk, count your paces and slide a bead down for every 100 metres travelled. Once the lower row is complete, move a bead on the upper row to represent 1 kilometre. This allows you to track distance quickly and reliably without stopping to check your watch or GPS.

Product Features

• Lightweight and durable design

• Quick visual distance tracking

• Essential tool for navigation training

• Ideal for NNAS, DofE and mountain navigation

• Compact and easy to attach to a rucksack