Cool. I want to get my ham licence at some point soon. Just have to study some finer points of radio parts, I've done alright in the online tests.

Mesh is fun hobby and there seems to be a lot of people receptive to the idea. Especially if you can find some people who recreate outdoors.

I think it has some use for families who don't want their kids having internet/cell phone but still want to talk to them.