Originally Posted by
andrewclaus
This same issue comes up in the hiking world. Appalachian Trail forums are replete with those who think all UL hikers mooch what they need from maps to stove fuel to shelter space (and shiver in misery whenever it rains). Experienced UL hikers know that often the opposite is true.
I have not met other UL tourists while touring, but I will say that I often loan out tools, maps, and other stuff. I also have often shared food.
On the flip side I typically do not need to borrow anything. I have used my riding buddy's tools sometimes, but that was because we typically used the ones that were most accessible at the moment, not because I didn't have the tool myself.