Quote Originally Posted by JM Tran View Post
This set up is fine for most places in civilized and popular tourist spots. But I dont advocate for such a 'show of force' on your back, particularly if you are in more remote areas such as rural Thailand for example - a prime target for thieves and robbery etc.

I have always used worn out, unattractive looking bags to carry my camera gear in for non touristy locations. A nice Lowepro bag just stands out in so many ways
I agree with this, at times I did feel I stood out with the 7D and L lens etc. My backpack is just black and blue and doesn't really screem camera gear so I didn't really find that an issue.

You need to be on your game and aware of your surroundings whereever you go that's for sure.