I just got an AWOL Comp, though I am not touring on it yet (noob muscles aren't ready for it). I had been looking for a road oriented bike similar to the Velo-Orange Rando I had before downsizing to an RV when I stumbled on the AWOL at the LBS. The flexibility (and ride) spoke to me and I took it home. It seems a good fit for the one bike my situation now allows. An Ortlieb Ultimate6 Pro was just added and a Brooks Cambium saddle, Pletscher kickstand, and SKS Longboard fenders are currently being installed.