For the last 40+ years I have gone back and forth between a small to midsize pickup, and a Jeep, for back country exploring (they call it overlanding these days). I don't do as difficult of terrain as I did decades ago, and a small pickup has made a better platform for back country exploring lately. Right now I own a Chevrolet ZR2 for that purpose. It works well with its improved suspension and front/rear lockers, but it is really limited by the small 30" tires it comes with. And 32s are as big as you can go without major changes. The main problem with the ZR2 though, is a relative lack of aftermarket products for it.
This Gladiator pickup truck will have a ton of aftermarket products made for it. Every offroad oriented aftermarket manufacturer in the world is going to be making products for it. Plus, 35s will fit with no lift, and 37s will fit with a 2" lift.
There will be a Gladiator in my garage within the next year or two. The only decision left to make is ... gas or diesel. :)
I still have the F350 for camper hauling and towing heavy, and that wont change.