I found that what couple of guys do is, they carry normal backpacking backpack, inside of it they carry a padded compartment which holds camera and a lens.
I think, that seems like a good idea I should go after.
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That's exactly what I do.... I have had 4 ? Kelty frame packs over the years. A couple years back I got one of the last Kelty Tioga on the planet
. The middle compartment that has an outside access has always been for photo gear and day pack in case I want to go after a shot. The cameras and lenses have always been loaded in their soft cases inside with thermals and excess clothing for padding. This is not the set up for someone who wants to shoot lots of photos, though I have used this setup for 40 years and never lost more than a shutter release last year out there... near that cell phone one of our other hikers lost in the 3 Sisters. Who knows maybe they will find one another.
I did finally break down and carry a cheap lite weight digital for those (shoot and go) that can fit in my pocket. The heavier stuff stays put until I get to what I want to actually get a good quality shot of. I already have a closet full of trail photos so as I get older those have become less important and the actual photographs that matter to me are usually thought out ahead of time. I don't need to constantly stop to get at that equipment. Obviously this setup isn't for everyone. I do also always have a UV filter on lenses as mentioned by jdemott. Much cheaper than a new lens. Myself I take them off for the actual photo thou..