>>696196Sup OP, I'm not a big car guy but I bought a Nissan Murrano for going /out/, and it's kicked some serious ass. First time I've ever driven a AWD innawoods and it was a dream going up rocky, steep terrain where normal sedans would get shit on, and I get pretty decent mileage at 22mpg, it's also aesthetically pleasing to me and has enough room in the back for me to sleep comfortably, and I'm 6'3".
That said, it's definitely not something I'd take really far out. If you want something all duty, I'd recommend a AWD Truck that can be jacked up easy - or a jeep. Something with high clearance can get you damn near anywhere, but you pay for it in mileage.