Why not . . . We use clipless for touring on our tandem. I don't tour on anything else. I can't imagine not riding clipless. I started with toe clips 55 years ago, but they were a make-do thing. Clipless is the thing. We use SPDs and Sidi Dominators, like all the other long distance cyclists around here. We carry mesh trail runners. They're pretty light and very nice for hiking. We think bike touring is more fun if we can also hike.