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Cam, XTRs are just a lighter (weaker) version of XTs so I'd avoid them unless you want a weight weenie polo bike. Avid's range is near identical to Shimano's offering (similar technology at different price points), so again I'd go for something decent before the arms become lightweight/flimsy.
That said I've broken 6+ pairs of Avid and Shimano v-brakes over the last year or so, the pin either snaps (leaving no spring tension) or the bottom rivet assembly comes apart.
I've just bought some mini-v TRPs as they are meant to be robust with loads of stopping power, we'll see if they last.
Paul's v-brakes seem to be a bit of a faff to setup/maintain but are meant to be the business once running (and are super light).
The best value brake pad is the Gooey range, they're well respected and don't come with such a premium price as Kool stops (although Kool stop multi-compound pads are better in the wet than gooey):
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=45695