I am sorry to bother all of you with this and I have tried going through the threads to see if this information is covered, and it is to an extent.


But I recently jumped into dSLR buying a 7d with a EFS 15-85 lens. As part of buying accessories, I bought the Canon 200eg backpack from Amazon. After receiving everything and putting the 7d in the Canon backpack, I am very concerned that the backpack does not offer enough protectionfor the 7d. Reading the threads, one comment I thought might be on target for this was the that canon backpack was a great starter backpack, but potentially intended for the lighter rebel series cameras. Thus, I am concerned that my 3+lb camera set up is too heavy and requires better protection.


I am planning on adding the EF 70-200 f 4 L and a couple of prime lenses at some point in the near future (a macro and 1 or 2 "faster" lenses). Imay need a couple of bags asI like to hike, travel a fair amount and I also want something less bulky I can take over to parties and family functions.


After reading threads in this forum and a few others, I am leaning toward either reinforcing the Canon backpack or buying a new Lowepro. But I spent Saturday driving around to local camera shops and they hardly had anything. So, I am probably back to ordering online.


Any suggestions? I am thinking about the Lowepro Fastpack 250 or 350, are those well enough padded for the 7d? Is the 350 "really big"....it seems that most people go for the 250. I am also interested in the mini and nature trekker, but I am worried those do not have enough room for everything else I want to take on a day hike (water, food, clothing, safety stuff, etc), which is also a drawback to the canon.


Thanks in advance.