I'm a "traditional" navigation junky amoung other things, hence my development of paracord pacing beads for myself. I like using traditional methods and tools like compass and pace counting to keep my own travel logs, make my own "maps" and find my way in and back out again.

Here's something I did recently for myself; just my ranger pace counter side by side set with a 14" loop rather than a 3" loop. Instead of wearing on a belt, it replaces my compass lanyard for wear around my neck; since I have both out all the time when moving, this is a very logical combo. The whistle is on in the pic, I may replace w/ a firesteel. Yes, these will make noise when they tap together while walking.