The Photobackpacker trick/mechanism is to use a backerboard that runs the entire length/height of the backpack. Once that is in place in the backpack, you can attach a camera case or lens cases to the backerboard using velcro. Photobackpacker sells the backerboard as well as the camera and lens cases that have velcro attached to the outside walls. You can either buy individual lens cases for each lens or the ones that carry 3 or 4 lenses. The whole thing works really well. I have been using such a backpack, with about 30 lb LF gear that includes the backerboard, a camera case and a lens case (for 3 lenses), for day hikes under 10 miles and I'm really happy with it.
// Atul
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