I need a good suv to go on a road trip?

i am going to be driving to origon at the end of the month and i need a good 4x4 suv. i want a manual and a real transfer case. i have looked at nissan pathfinders, toyota 4runners, isuzu troopers and rodeos, and jeep cherokees. out of all of these cars witch one will give the best reliability and off road ablity? i am open for other sugestions as well thanks for your help.