Pacing beads are used to calculate distance traveled by counting paces and sliding beads along a cord. They can be useful in situations with limited visibility, such as when hiking.
How to use pacing beads
- Determine your pace count: Before you start walking, decide how many paces you will count before sliding a bead.
- Slide a bead: For each pace you take, slide a bead up the cord.
- Reset the beads: When you reach a certain distance, reset the beads and start over.
- Calculate the distance: Use the number of paces you took and the length of your pace to calculate the distance you traveled.