For skinny skis I've been liking the Madshus Glittertind and NNN BC's for the last two winters. They're a good all-arounder that can handle off track but glide OK as well. It's a great compromise for me, but a pretty specific set-up...a cheap pair of tele's and some three pins would suit many people better for true touring.
I like the plastic MSR evo's because I can trash them in bear season and not care. I really dislike travelling with them though and do so pretty rarely in the winter.
