Ultimately it's all experiences! But I agree with the author that the current trend of renting everything is difficult to understand. I can rent a kayaking exp

Ultimately it's all experiences! But I agree with the author that the current trend of renting everything is difficult to understand. I can rent a kayaking experience for $70 a pop, or just buy a kayak for ~$1K. I've certainly used my kayak more than 15 times so I'm already ahead. And eventually I'll sell it for a reasonable percentage of purchase price. And meanwhile I can use it without restrictions which is a much more enjoyable experience (at the rental place need to return it before they close, can't use it at night, can't go to some areas, etc.) For anything I expect to use more than once, I'd rather buy it to enjoy freely.