Excellent article and advice. It's too easy to overload your vehicle for a camping or road trip. If your vehicle is overloaded and the vehicle is in a collision then you may find that you are not entitled to an insurance claim.
Why take a supported walking tours rather than backpacking alone? In this article guest author, Diane shares her experience of guided walks on the Overland Track, Six Foot Track, the Great Ocean Walk, the Grampians, Blue Mountains and the Flinders Ranges.