And if or when you have decided that canti brakes just aren't for you, you could also consider Promax mini V brakes. I like my older Shimano canti's for touring but I do have another bike that I tour on which makes use of the Promax mini V's and they also stop well, but understand that the modulation is different on those and they will have a "firmer" feel when braking much more like side pulls on a road bike. After trying several Mini V's, I've found the Promax to be a good bang for the buck.