From my own end, I loan equipment regularly, I attend social events where it is expected that a range of equipment will be available to be used as part of the days musical encounters.
I also demonstrate my whole system as part of social activity at Public Attended Events.
I gave up on the Lone HiFi Enthusiast person many years past, my HiFI experience today is all about nurturing friendships and growing on the base of those already met with a like minded interest.
When I get the chance to do Photography it is nearly always carried out as a Social experience, very rarely is a loan field trip participated in.
Life is too short, and there is a lot less good experience to had in front of me than there is behind me.
On that note, I’m now heading out to a Party.