Pace count beads or ranger beads is a manual counting tool used to keep track of distance traveled through a pace count. It is used in military land navigation or orienteering.

The tool is usually constructed using a set of 13 beads on a length of cord. The beads are divided into two sections, separated by a knot. Nine beads are used in the lower section, and four or more beads are used in the upper section. There is often a loop in the upper end, making it possible to attach the tool to the user's gear with a simple Larks head hitch.