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I think it depends entirely on who your friends are. If they're irresponsible with money (and gear) then they should buy their own stuff or be thankful you've loaned them anything. On the other hand, they're new to the sport but just haven't had the time/knowledge to build their own gear pile yet----------and the things they already have are treated with respect---------then I'd share your very best with them so they have a great first experience and get hooked on the sport and quality gear. Using your best gear also gives them a great baseline to measure future gear purchases from so they don't waste money on crap, not knowing the difference. But mooches who look at their friends as a free rental center can pound sand AFAIC.