You may not be into rockclimbing and mud now. But once you start, you won't be able to stop. It's like crack....don't start if you don't wanna get hooked.
Get the adventure package......trust me on this
I don't think the mileage on a manual will make up for it being a pain in the ass in traffic. Besides, stick shifts are for hot rods. Automatics are much nicer, and more comfortable.
But then again, that just what I think....my .02