Recommendations

Hey guys,
I’m an Aussie and very new to this world so please forgive my roadie ignorance.
I have planned a 2500km bikepacking trip mostly on paved roads with a little gravel thrown in when I can and have test rode more “bikepacky specific” bikes (cutthroat + Fargo) but they just didn’t feel right.

My LBS then offered the specialized diverge comp to try and it was exactly what I wanted in a bike in transitioning from the road.

My question is has anyone done a substantial bikepacking trip on a diverge or a similar gravel set up and how did it go? Or any other recommendations for me to look at to suit? 
I have also been looking at the giant revolt advanced 0 but I can’t access one to test ride currently unfortunately.

Edit: I do plan on getting into gravel racing too so I ideally would like something that can do both within reason.
Also as an edit I was dead set certain on a salsa warbird to suit my needs but they are as rare as rocking horse poo in Aus with nothing happening anytime soon on that front.
Thanks heaps! 

Hey mate,
yeah I always thought exactly the same about bikepacking but the panniers and racks differentiate the 2 in my mind. 

My main trip is just over 2500km from the Gold Coast (where I live) to Melbourne, then I will hang around Melbourne for a bit with some friends then get the boat over to Tasmania (where I’m from).
Tasmania is an off road/ mtb/ bikepackers wet dream haha.

I’ve got everything I need to do the trip except the bike and bags.

I really do like the diverge 

I will send you my route once I do it just so I can also send you some tips too and you can keep it for next time 👍🏼

That’s what I will look at 100%