I am hoping to own one some day and will probably be my next bike. Like the fact they are now using Tange Prestige tubing. I can't say I know the difference between that and the Reynolds tubing they were using but my MB1 had Prestige and at the time, it was one of the better MTBs available.
There is a link at the SOMA sight about someone riding across Australia, or maybe further. I am sure it will work well for you. Let us know how you like it.