Originally Posted by
antokelly
well i've just come in from a spin (ride) i'll try some stretching see if it will do me any good.any thoughts on me leaving my new footprint on the akto tent all the time ,or should i use them seperatly.
separate - dirt & damp stays with groundsheet, tent stays clean(er).
I think you are overthinking this. One week of touring and you'll figure out what you like. And there's no one right order of operations - what you do will depend on what your situation is. Raining? Starving? Filthy? Take care of the most urgent needs first, with an eye towards not leaving yourself in a bad situation later. (for example, if it's about to rain, set up the tent first before it starts, even if you are desperate for a shower, but if you have to pee so bad you're gonna wet yourself, do that first.)
You'll figure it out. That's really one of the biggest joys of touring - figuring stuff out, for yourself, and living with the consequences, both good and bad.