I did an epic bikepacking trip last week. 4 days around the San Rafael Swell area of Utah.
15k feet and 200 miles through rocky, sandy desert terrain. There was no water resupply points, so we had to drop water at two points in advance, and carry 1.5 days of water on the bike. 8.5L of water, plus food, cooking/eating equipment, clothes. I didn’t weigh my bike, but it was probably close to 70lbs all-in when fully loaded.
The four days of riding were long, hot, hard days on the bike. And the scenery and experience was unforgettable. I hadn’t done something like this before, and it was totally worth all the effort and planning.
Rather than write a trip report, the link above and pics below will give you an idea of what the ride was like. Highly recommended. 
