I have a 12-36 10 speed out back with a 22/32/44 triple up front. I think I should have went with a 12-32 for tighter spacing but oh well. It does fine on my commuter and will be fine when I do some touring this summer. I am also using a Shadow Clutch Deore Der which has been awesome, I also added a Wolftooth Goatlink to the Der and this I think has helped keep shifting smoother.
I much prefer a 12t start position to try and getting tighter gearing, even my road bikes start at the 12t.
I came from a Nuvinci N360 and am glad to be on a triple, I just enjoy the range, more so on the top end and less drag. IGH is a great option but sourcing parts at local shops is always going to be a pain, its just not cost effective for them to keep it on hand when its used so rarely.