Pace Counter Beads
LYNX Survival Systems Pace Counter Beads provide a simple, proven method for tracking distance on foot without relying on electronics. Commonly known as ranger beads, this manual system allows users to maintain accurate movement tracking when GPS is unavailable or unreliable.
Each set is built in-house by LYNX Survival Systems using genuine U.S.-made materials, including paracord from Atwood Rope Company and domestically produced beads. Designed for durability and consistent performance, they are built to withstand repeated field use across varied environments.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
No-Tech Distance Tracking
Slide a bead every 100 paces to track movement without batteries or electronics
Field-Proven Layout
13-bead system (9 lower, 4 upper) tracks up to 5 km of travel
Premium U.S. Materials
Constructed with Atwood Rope Company paracord and U.S.-made beads
Compact & Lightweight
Minimal footprint for integration into any loadout
Handcrafted In-House
Built by LYNX Survival Systems for consistency and reliability
Flexible Carry Options
Attach to packs, belts, or lanyards for quick access
Determine your pace count per 100 meters
Slide one lower bead after every 100 paces
After 900 meters, reset lower beads and move one upper bead
Each upper bead represents 1 km
Repeat to track distance up to 5 km
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Total Length | 11.5" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.3 oz |
| Bead Material | U.S.-made non-toxic polystyrene (11 mm) |
| Cord Material | Atwood Rope Company U.S.-made paracord |
| Design | 13-bead layout (9 lower / 4 upper) |
| Cord Colors | Black, OD Green, Coyote |
| Bead Colors | Black, High Vis Orange, Gray, Black Skulls, Bone Skulls, Glow in the Dark Skulls |
| Includes | (1) Pace Bead Set |
| Made in | USA (Handcrafted by LYNX Survival Systems) |
| Layout | 13 beads (9 lower, 4 upper) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
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LYNX Survival Systems, a Stay Ready Outdoors brand, was created by Charles Quarto after career in uniform, hours on the range, and decades under open skies. The company builds custom trauma kits, go-bags, EDC carry systems, and mission-based gear assemblies — the loadouts aren't designed for catalog photography, they're designed to perform under pressure. Quarto serves law enforcement, military contractors, security teams, and preparedness-minded civilians who'd rather have the right kit than the trendy one.
- Founded by Charles Quarto
- Custom trauma kits, go-bags, and mission-based loadouts
- Built on law enforcement and field experience — not trends
- Serves LE, military contractors, overlanders, and preparedness-minded civilians
- Tailored gear assemblies for specific environments
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How long does shipping take?
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What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
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My package arrived damaged — what now?
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