Pro tip: Count DOWN from 64 to 0 before you pull a bead. You’re a lot less likely to overcount by accident, and get to 75 or 85 before you figure it out.
Magnificent instructions on pace counting beeds to measure meters while your walking. Everyone should use these methods,not hard to carry these on your keychain or pocketknife. Great video Dave Canterbury.👍☘️😎
With all the knowledge he gives he is still thankful for your support and berries. A sign of a man with a good spirit. Keep teaching those that don't know. Knowledge is key.
That's why they teach ya marching in basic training in the army, not just to train you in walking a straight line but so you know how far you went. When I was in the army and was in basic we normally stepped out right at 36 inches with our left foot if I remember correctly. Thank you for your videos I really enjoy them.
I made a spare/backup ranger bead set out of only paracord that I keep in my pack in the event that I lose or break my primary one. I used un-gutted paracord for the lanyard part, and made the “bead” part out of gutted paracord. You can make each paracord “bead” by tying either a single or double Celtic Button Knot, depending on how bulky you prefer your beads to be. The un-gutted paracord can get super tight, so even if you use the double Celtic Button Knot, the resulting beads will not be as bulky as you think, and those knots won’t come undone. They weigh nothing, and since they don’t have any plastic parts, they can be banged around, beat up, and stepped on without fear. You could even make them on the fly if you had to, since anyone intentionally going into the wilderness is most likely going to have the material (ie paracord) required to do so.
I used to be a land surveyor, and I figured out my regular pace was about two steps = five feet. I was usually within a foot every hundred feet. This was on flat ground though. I watched the sun everyday and paid attention to where it was at noon. I could estimate the time based off of the sun’s location within about five minutes.
Great information. And awesome description on how to use pace beads. I still use the Suunto MC2 compass and pace beads I bought from your website back in 2015.
Funny you should mention braking beads, I just broke my bottom bead setting ruck down table in breakroom at DFW Airport. I make my own, but blown awsy by your PSK size rubber ones. I will purchasing some those when your ready. Thank you for all you do brother
We have 12 hours a day and 12 hours a night, 60 seconds in a minute, and 60 minutes in an hour thanks to the Sumerians. Count (follow along with) each of your four finger segments with your thumb on one hand (12) and then keep track of each full set with the five fingers on your other hand (5 x 12 = 60) - just another option to consider. Cheers.
If you are blessed enough to have the oppertunity to train with or take instruction from Dave... DO IT. It is money well spent. What he sbows in his vids is a small bit of what you will learn.
Thanks for another great video Dave. Good idea to go over topics covered in past videos. So maybe another Journal From The Yurt series?! Keep up the great content!
Thank you for such a great explanation on how these work. I don't think I've ever heard anyone explain it so simply and clearly. A real life example of pace counting happened to me one winter in my backyard. I was hone alone. It was snowing, and i had just refilled the bird feeder and placed it on the shepherd's hook in the backyard. As i turned away and walked about two paces from the feeder to return to the house, a snow squall came up. It was the most disorienting thing! I couldn't tell you if i were right side up or upside down! I decided the best course was to close my eyes and pay attention to my feet. I took a deep breath and concentrated on feeling my feet. Yep, they were touching ground. Next, i wanted to figure out where i was in my yard. I was between the feeder and the clothesline, with the feeder behind me and clothesline before me. How far before? About 2.5 paces. Maybe three if i were taking smaller steps as i do when I'm unsure of terrain. I opened my eyes briefly. Still too much swirl to see anything. I mean, if I extended my arm straight out, i couldn't see my hand and most of my arm. So still pretty swirly. I closed my eyes again and held my arm out the way i would to touch the clothesline when hanging wash. Before three paces, i had my hand holding the clothesline. It runs north-south, and my house is situated east-west. I got to the end of the clothesline, and knew the house was a distance away. I hadn't bothered to count the paces before. I figured 17-21 paces would get me to the back steps. Two dozen to the door. Opened my eyes again. Still too swirly to see anything. Closed them again, imagined in my mind i was done hanging wash and wanted to go back to the house. How would i do that? I had repositioned my body to mimic my hanging something on the end of the line and turned to face the back door. I got to pace 17 and took shorter steps so i wouldn't trip on the stairs. 18.5 paces brought me to the steps. I opened my eyes. The swirl was still strong but receding a little. I could see most of my arm when i extended it out. Hand was still not visible. I closed my eyes and counted the steps as i climbed. One, two, three, four, door. My hand on the knob, i opened my eyes again. The swirl was gone, and we were back to just blizzard. After that experience, I decided i needed to know the number of steps to different places in my yard. Not paces, but steps because i might be caught out empty-handed, or have my knife and its lanyard with the beads in my pocket under layers of clothing. Who expects to need pacing beads in their own backyard? I recalled two things i read while going through that. One was how some settlers died within three feet of their house because they got caught in a squall. I now could fully understand how that happened. Second, how some blind people count the number of steps between things to navigate. It certainly made me more aware of how far or near something is, and i was gobsmacked that sonething so familiar as my backyard coukd feel so foreign in an instant.
Lol! I have that book by Don Paul. The green hereys compass course. The best book on dead reckoning for land nav. I read that 10 years ago. Ive been through many books. Another good ine us the wilderness route finder. You actually presented many aspects.
I carry my pace beads hanging from my neck on a removeable lanyard I made from para cord with stainless steel beads, which can also be used as a self defense weapon.
Great video, one of the first things I learnt studying land surveying was to know your pace count. I'll be looking out for those indescribable beads on your website, as it's multi purpose with the SAK, as you say.
Great explanation of the use of pace count, if you start selling those mini pace beads at self-reliance-outfitters I definitely intend on ordering some , great innovation sir.
Like the rubber bead upgrade, Dave. You're always thinking outside the box. Can I ask what that jingling noise is in the background? It's got me stumped.
Pro tip: Count DOWN from 64 to 0 before you pull a bead. You’re a lot less likely to overcount by accident, and get to 75 or 85 before you figure it out.
Magnificent instructions on pace counting beeds to measure meters while your walking. Everyone should use these methods,not hard to carry these on your keychain or pocketknife. Great video Dave Canterbury.👍☘️😎
With all the knowledge he gives he is still thankful for your support and berries. A sign of a man with a good spirit. Keep teaching those that don't know. Knowledge is key.
That's why they teach ya marching in basic training in the army, not just to train you in walking a straight line but so you know how far you went. When I was in the army and was in basic we normally stepped out right at 36 inches with our left foot if I remember correctly. Thank you for your videos I really enjoy them.
I made a spare/backup ranger bead set out of only paracord that I keep in my pack in the event that I lose or break my primary one. I used un-gutted paracord for the lanyard part, and made the “bead” part out of gutted paracord. You can make each paracord “bead” by tying either a single or double Celtic Button Knot, depending on how bulky you prefer your beads to be. The un-gutted paracord can get super tight, so even if you use the double Celtic Button Knot, the resulting beads will not be as bulky as you think, and those knots won’t come undone. They weigh nothing, and since they don’t have any plastic parts, they can be banged around, beat up, and stepped on without fear. You could even make them on the fly if you had to, since anyone intentionally going into the wilderness is most likely going to have the material (ie paracord) required to do so.
I bought a bunch of Altoids for the tin . I now have more than enough charr I made today. These videos are priceless thanks very much for your time
I used to be a land surveyor, and I figured out my regular pace was about two steps = five feet. I was usually within a foot every hundred feet.
This was on flat ground though. I watched the sun everyday and paid attention to where it was at noon. I could estimate the time based off of the sun’s location within about five minutes.
Great info! It's always good to brush up! And having new people get into bushcraft and survival is awesome!
Just how you end each one of your videos speaks volumes ! May you have all the success you deserve
I'm planning a backpacking trip in the fall and need this. Thanky, Dave.
Great information. And awesome description on how to use pace beads. I still use the Suunto MC2 compass and pace beads I bought from your website back in 2015.
Everytime you have a new product, I'll buy it. Love your gear.
Thanks, Dave. Always good to have a refresher
Funny you should mention braking beads, I just broke my bottom bead setting ruck down table in breakroom at DFW Airport. I make my own, but blown awsy by your PSK size rubber ones. I will purchasing some those when your ready. Thank you for all you do brother
We have 12 hours a day and 12 hours a night, 60 seconds in a minute, and 60 minutes in an hour thanks to the Sumerians. Count (follow along with) each of your four finger segments with your thumb on one hand (12) and then keep track of each full set with the five fingers on your other hand (5 x 12 = 60) - just another option to consider. Cheers.
Always enjoy your videos and the knowledge you share.
Excellent information 4:22
If you are blessed enough to have the oppertunity to train with or take instruction from Dave... DO IT. It is money well spent. What he sbows in his vids is a small bit of what you will learn.
Outstanding information sir thank you was just talking to friends about this over the weekend
Thanks for another great video Dave. Good idea to go over topics covered in past videos. So maybe another Journal From The Yurt series?! Keep up the great content!
Thank you for explaining, will practice and refer to this video while I learn pace counting.
Thank you for such a great explanation on how these work. I don't think I've ever heard anyone explain it so simply and clearly.
A real life example of pace counting happened to me one winter in my backyard. I was hone alone. It was snowing, and i had just refilled the bird feeder and placed it on the shepherd's hook in the backyard. As i turned away and walked about two paces from the feeder to return to the house, a snow squall came up. It was the most disorienting thing! I couldn't tell you if i were right side up or upside down! I decided the best course was to close my eyes and pay attention to my feet. I took a deep breath and concentrated on feeling my feet. Yep, they were touching ground. Next, i wanted to figure out where i was in my yard. I was between the feeder and the clothesline, with the feeder behind me and clothesline before me. How far before? About 2.5 paces. Maybe three if i were taking smaller steps as i do when I'm unsure of terrain.
I opened my eyes briefly. Still too much swirl to see anything. I mean, if I extended my arm straight out, i couldn't see my hand and most of my arm. So still pretty swirly.
I closed my eyes again and held my arm out the way i would to touch the clothesline when hanging wash. Before three paces, i had my hand holding the clothesline. It runs north-south, and my house is situated east-west. I got to the end of the clothesline, and knew the house was a distance away. I hadn't bothered to count the paces before. I figured 17-21 paces would get me to the back steps. Two dozen to the door. Opened my eyes again. Still too swirly to see anything. Closed them again, imagined in my mind i was done hanging wash and wanted to go back to the house. How would i do that? I had repositioned my body to mimic my hanging something on the end of the line and turned to face the back door. I got to pace 17 and took shorter steps so i wouldn't trip on the stairs. 18.5 paces brought me to the steps. I opened my eyes. The swirl was still strong but receding a little. I could see most of my arm when i extended it out. Hand was still not visible.
I closed my eyes and counted the steps as i climbed. One, two, three, four, door. My hand on the knob, i opened my eyes again. The swirl was gone, and we were back to just blizzard.
After that experience, I decided i needed to know the number of steps to different places in my yard. Not paces, but steps because i might be caught out empty-handed, or have my knife and its lanyard with the beads in my pocket under layers of clothing. Who expects to need pacing beads in their own backyard?
I recalled two things i read while going through that. One was how some settlers died within three feet of their house because they got caught in a squall. I now could fully understand how that happened. Second, how some blind people count the number of steps between things to navigate.
It certainly made me more aware of how far or near something is, and i was gobsmacked that sonething so familiar as my backyard coukd feel so foreign in an instant.
Good concise lesson with very valuable info. Thank you.
Thank you, Sir, for a very informative briefing.
Love the pace count system u made for the sak
Lol! I have that book by Don Paul. The green hereys compass course. The best book on dead reckoning for land nav. I read that 10 years ago. Ive been through many books. Another good ine us the wilderness route finder. You actually presented many aspects.
A good refresher video.
Learned something new today. Thank you, sir!
I carry my pace beads hanging from my neck on a removeable lanyard I made from para cord with stainless steel beads, which can also be used as a self defense weapon.
Great video, one of the first things I learnt studying land surveying was to know your pace count. I'll be looking out for those indescribable beads on your website, as it's multi purpose with the SAK, as you say.
Another awesome instructional video!!
Outstanding sir
Great explanation of the use of pace count, if you start selling those mini pace beads at self-reliance-outfitters I definitely intend on ordering some , great innovation sir.
Excellent instruction!
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Important nav tool. Mine is ironwood and bear claws.
I need to start practicing this as I start hiking more.
Great explanation on pace counting
You keep tempting me with those knives
Americans have finally gone metric! OMG! 😂 Dave sees the light!
Thanks Dave
I love your videos!
if you used a heavy spherical metal bead it could be emergency slingshot ammo too
Cool.
1.5m per pace...5 feet...you take huge steps Dave.
Great tip
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Thanks
Nice job.
Any INFO on getting the rubber beads?
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Sir ...how do you count your pacing on uphill and downhill terrain..thanks you
Like the rubber bead upgrade, Dave.
You're always thinking outside the box.
Can I ask what that jingling noise is in the background? It's got me stumped.
Hey Dave, would you be willing to throw us a bone and show us intermediate and advanced pace counting?
Is phone GPS app accurate enough to find your pace count?
is there any value to making pacing beads with alternating bead colors?
No, other than being very stylish! 😂. The value of making your own stuff.
Nice lanyard
Dang... Looks like another order from SRO is in my future 🤣
What kind of SAK is that?
Outrider
Your camera lens makes you look like you got gorilla hands 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤
He has got Gorilla hands. Years of being a bad MF'er.
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DOWNHILL. most dangerous-LEAST respected
And shorter paces