I have bikes with clipless, clip-n-strap and BMX platform pedals. I toured last year in clip-n-stap. Will likely do the same this year. It just seems more fail-proof in my mind, dunno why. Well, maybe because pedaling with a broken clip or strap would be better than pedalling with a lost or broken cleat or broken clipless retention mechanism in the pedal

I used exclusively clip-n-stap for 20-some years, only been clipless for a few weeks. Clipping out is easy. Doubt I'll ever have a clipless "TIMBER!" fall since I've been wriggling my feet out of tight straps for years and clipless is pretty much the same motion for me.

I've wanted to do clipless for a long time but cost kept me from doing so. Got free pedals and cleats about a year ago, FINALLY splurged on some Diadora Globe shoes I found on sale for $36.