This is one incredible place to go for a backpack. I will never forget when my friend Gary and I hiked in and got slightly lost, then a storm rolled in. There was lighting and lots of rain. We ended up getting up 1 tent on the top of a big rock to stay out of the flash flood area. It was a 3 man tent. Gary is about 2 men himself so it was a crowded way to spend the night.
It was truly one of those experiences I will never forget and I am so glad I had the chance to see this area!
I would highly recommend spending time in the Needles area of Canyonlands.