I bought one thinking I'd do that but it was more of a mountain bike than I really expected so didn't end up going down that road - not that that means you couldn't, but if I was to do the same again I'd get something more gravel and less of a proper 29er.
That's what I should have done! I was very rough and ready with my research on geo and then it didn't ride how I wanted for that purpose - great bike for actual off roading though.
I bought one thinking I'd do that but it was more of a mountain bike than I really expected so didn't end up going down that road - not that that means you couldn't, but if I was to do the same again I'd get something more gravel and less of a proper 29er.
YMMV though...