I actually got out and hit about 5 miles of dirt road today just to see what my gators would feel like. I didn't really mind it at all. The biggest concern was flats, every time I'd miss dodging a pointy rock I'd cringe.
As far as comfort goes, I've definitely ridden worse so there are no concerns there.
Really wish I could fit a 28 but think it'd be tighter than I'm comfortable with.
So at this point I'm really considering the gravelkings.