Kifaru

Kifaru Organizer/Admin Pouch (coyote brown) – BRAND NEW – $50
The Kifaru pouches are easily the nicest I have ever seen. The fabric is thick but flexible, the zippers are the smoothest I have ever used, and the stitching is top notch. Includes MALICE clips for attachment.

Kifaru LiterPlus Pouch (aka JetBoil Pouch)(coyote brown) – BRAND NEW – $40
This is the ONLY “Nalgene pouch” that will fit a JetBoil. Same build quality as above. Frankly, I don’t care if these two sell or not, I’d rather hang on to them…

Maxpedition

Maxpedition 3.5″ Phone Holster (black) – BRAND NEW – $10/ea.
I have two of these available:

Maxpedition 4″ Flashlight Sheath (black) – $10
Slight wear shows on the MOLLE webbing from the extremely tight fit with the MALICE clip. Other than that, good as new: 4″ Flashlight Sheath

Maxpedition Mini Rollypoly (black) – $15
I don’t think we ever actually used this one: Mini Rollypoly

Maxpedition Cocoon (khaki) – $10
No sign of wear, likely also new: Cocoon

Maxpedition THREE-BY-FIVE (khaki) – BRAND NEW – $15

Maxpedition Surgical Gloves Pouch (khaki) – BRAND NEW – $5

Maxpedition Volta Battery Pouch (khaki) – BRAND NEW – $10

Maxpedition H-1 Waistpack (khaki) – $15
Modified by removing the shock-cord and a Velcro tab for unrestricted outer pocket use (the shock cord could probably be restored, but I do not have it anymore), otherwise near-new: H-1 Waistpack.

Maxpedition M-1 Waistpack (khaki) – $15
Modified by removing pocket-side Velcro so the flap would function with a SINGLE closure (the SRB), and removing paracord pull from one zipper, otherwise near-new: M-1 Waistpack.

Maxpedition Medium Tac-Tile (khaki) – BRAND NEW – $20

LA Police Gear

LAPG Map Pouch – $5

This has been modified by removing the pen pocket so the flap would stay closed (a design flaw IMO). Also, I have no idea where the clear vinyl velcro’d map protector ran off to. Neat little pouch, fairly useful. Had it on my hiking pack for about 2 years… is a good size for a small survival kit + munchies + personal items for a day hike. Small hole seen in the photo is the only damage. I will thrown in a set of Maxpedition tac-ties or MALICE clips (your choice) if I don’t find the other snap strap it came with.

5.11 Tactical

Two Casual Leather Belts (black w/white stitching, medium size) – BRAND NEW – $5 for both

5.11 Bottle Carrier (coyote tan) – $10
Has the Slick-Stick system, the easiest MOLLE-attachment I’ve ever used. Modified by removing one side of the Velcro so the flap would function with a SINGLE closure (the SRB), otherwise as-new.

5.11 Knee Pads – BRAND NEW – $5

Blackhawk! – Take ALL 3 for $10

The 40mm Frag Grenade MOLLE-incompatible MOLLE pouch – $5
New. Good luck finding a compatible MOLLE platform as the fine folks at Blackhawk don’t seem to own a tape measure…

The Universal Drop Your Flashlight Out The Bottom Sheath – $5
New, with an added patch sewn on to keep your flashlight from actually falling out of the bottom.

Triple-AR-mag Pouch with Too-Short Attachment Straps – $5
New, nice design for a change… minus the tiny little attachment straps all sitting in the middle.

Miscellaneous

Unknown MFG’s 4str4stamMOLLEbelt (coyote tan) – $15
New. Padded. Has Velcro belt tie-ins. Has odd top-access zippered pockets.

Surplus

MOLLE-II Frame Pack (woodland) – clean and in great shape – $50
Pack is complete with all pocket modules, flaps, straps, cords, padding, and belt intact. Frame is black. Bottom module will fit the tent system listed below…

USMC 2-person Tent – fair condition – $75
The standard 2-person USMC tent that no one seems to carry anymore, complete with poles and reversible light-blocking rain fly (OD green and desert tan). Total packed weight INCLUDING tent, poles, AND rain fly is just over 8 pounds… impossible to beat in a tent under $800. Some zippers are getting stubborn, but could likely be cleaned and lubed. One 1/3rd inch hole in one screen. Tent is starting to show signs of stretching at the stress points, but no rips yet. Fly and tent are missing a few attachment/stake points, a carabiner or paracord does the trick there. If you want the tent and the above-listed pack I will bundle them for $100.

MOLLE-II pack frame (black) – $5
Comes with adapted craptastic Blackhawk straps, no padding or belt, no pockets/pouches/modules.

Holsters

Generic Drop-Leg Holsters w/double Mag Pouch – $10 each
I have two of these available, both khaki-tanish with random scribble as shown. The mag pouches will attach to the holster platform or ride on the belt, or remove both and just use the drop-leg panel as a MOLLE platform. These show some cosmetic wear, but are otherwise in good shape.

Generic Belt Holster w/Mag Pouch – $5
Removable snap retention, ambidextrous design, front mag pouch. Could be new, no real signs of wear.

The food at the “fine dining” restaurant was absolutely horrible, if you go, go casual and dine in the cafeteria. The drinks at the bar were also watered down. I don’t mean weak, I mean watered down. We ordered a Bailey’s on the rocks just to be sure, it was half water. The ride was fun, but overpriced at $22.50 per person. It might be worth it for the day or so it takes off of the hike up to San Jacinto Peak if you are backpacking, or as a through-hike from Idyllwild, but I would not do it again just for the sake of visiting Mountain Station.

Since moving to the middle of nowhere, I’ve also been doing quite a bit of maintenance and modification to my Discovery on my own so I added a section called Land Rover for any useful tidbits I find working on that project, and any post-worthy off road trips.

fotikus is also up and running now, though still under construction. I’ve only had time to put a hundred or so photos up there, but I expect to have the rest done before the end of the month. Pictures on fotikus are free for non-commercial use, or $25 each for commercial customers.

My hunch that it will cost less to move out here (where I want to be) and visit as-needed is proving correct as well – even in the face of soaring fuel costs. The clients don’t seem to mind either, probably because I’m faster and more available to them without the burdens of the city weighing me down. I find I even have the time now to catch up on writing, projects I’ve promised to friends, and my own business sites (I have portfolio pieces to add from over a year ago).

Speaking of business – though I’ve read it many times, I’m finally starting to get the fact that my location does not matter. As long as your work is good, your price is fair, and you deliver on-or-before the promised date, most clients couldn’t care less where you are. This is especially true with a proven track record, the portfolio to match, and a network of clients and colleagues sending referrals your way.