We are now offering a fantastic and useful new product. Pace Beads, sometimes called Ranger Beads, provide a simple and effective way of keeping track of distance walked without the use of electronic gadgets that can fail or get lost. Each lower bead denotes 100m until all nine are pulled down. On the tenth turn, an upper bead is used to mark 1km, and the bottom beads are reset ) more on their use in my book in case you're interested). These pace beads are ideal in that they weigh almost nothing and glow in the dark after exposure to light. Perfect for survival kits, coat pockets, or pack straps.
https://bushcraftnorthwest.com/products/ultralight-pace-beads1
I like to build things without cordage whenever possible by just relying on tight fitting wood joints. It's good fun and a great way to practice your carving skills. In this case, I needed a sawhorse to buck some logs into firewood and decided to make one utilizing techniques out of my book "21st Century Bushcraft". .
I thought those of you who read my previous article on the rise of fake environmentalism would be interested in knowing that it was removed from a popular forum called Bushcraft USA where I have (now had) a vendor account. All of my notifications and likes were also wiped clean. A big thank you needs to go out to Dave Rubin and the Locals community for maintaining a free place to speak and share ideas.
