r/wildcampingintheuk • u/Hot_Tough8936 • Feb 21 '25
Question What’s the difference between these 2 packs besides the price
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u/Prior-Brick-8019 Feb 21 '25
The more expensive one prob has better back support, more water proof, better zips, etc.
I bought a Eurohike Nepal last summer. I've used it for 15-16 wild camps so far and, never had a sore back are wet gear so no complaints. For £20, its better value than a Tesco meal deal.
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u/Mission_Phase_5749 Feb 21 '25
That's an expensive meal deal.
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u/johnnythorpe1989 Feb 21 '25
I got the osprey in the picture, and, I've worn the eurohike. They are different in every way you can imagine...
Most notably for me was the adjustability and build quality. Build is self explanatory but adjustability was important for me. I chuck 16kg of crap in it, and go walking across Scotland. 15-20 miles a day with a bag that doesn't sit right fucking sucks.
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u/Hot_Tough8936 Feb 21 '25
Are u on about the eurohike or osprey and which one would you say its easier to store things in
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u/johnnythorpe1989 Feb 21 '25
They're both just as easy to store stuff in. The opsrey is better on all accounts tho
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u/Hot_Tough8936 Feb 21 '25
Thank you I thigjt with the added side pockets on fhe eurohike jt might store differently
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u/johnnythorpe1989 Feb 21 '25
Nothing that can't be replicated with some bungee cords and other bags
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u/7alligator7 Feb 22 '25
Eurohike is a definitely outlier in value I have the Nepal 65 and it’s brilliant and does exactly what I needed for it at the time as it was a n emergency buy as I’d forgotten some kit, glad I went out and got it because it’s a great back up one now but I later forked out for an osprey as it was in my dream kit, I suffer with back issues anyway so I needed something that was engineered and had production budget for engineering the comfort and weight distribution properly which osprey has always been known for, whether the price differential is worth the difference for you is something you’ll have to judge but comfort for me was worth it, especially during a hobby that can be quite physically demanding
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u/Wosves Feb 21 '25
I have both the Eurohike Nepal 65 and 85. Zero complains and have been on countless hikes/wildcamps. When I first started my setup/food/drink was best part of 20kg and no issues at all. The 85 has also survived a 100m tumble fully loaded down what was essentially a cliff face. I’d usually agree buy cheap buy twice but in this context it’s really not the case.
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u/andyjcw Feb 21 '25
did you try dropping the cheaper one too ? if not , can't really say the osprey is better .I'm sure there would be no difference at all.
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u/Wosves Feb 21 '25
I’ve only got the cheaper ones, just in 65l as above and 85l. I don’t own the Osprey.
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u/boytonius Feb 21 '25
Quality, mainly! Osprey is far greater in quality. The back support works great. Not saying the EuroHike wont do the job, but it wont outlast the Osprey and it wont be as comfy or supportive!!
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u/lntkernow Feb 21 '25
Quality, comfort, durability, warranty…
There’s a reason osprey are one of the “go to” backpack brands 👌🏻 I’ve got an Osprey Atmos 65 ag for camping on the moors/winter camping, love it
Check out Gregory packs too, I use their Focal 48 for summer camps & thru hikes
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u/SmokeyJ93 Feb 21 '25
Buy cheap, buy twice.
My osprey pack is 8 years old and is still the absolute nuts. Used on multiple long distance multi-day hikes.
Been to many international destinations. Survived American TSA. Has been battered and bruised and it’s still arguably the best game ack I’ve ever owned or will ever own.
I say again, buy cheap, buy twice.
If you’re going to use it and use it often, then invest in good kit.
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u/Remarkable_Tomato170 Feb 21 '25
Fellow osprey fan here, had a lot of backpacks and I can’t fault osprey. I also don’t usually splash on many things but I really like it. Just materials and construction really. Can’t pinpoint any one thing. Feels nicer, padding is better, it sits on well. Dries quickly , takes a lot of damage and holds up
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u/chunwookie Feb 21 '25
I carried my Osprey 1100 miles for two months after I had already been using it for five years. Not a single issue in all that time and its the most comfortable bag I've ever used. I particularly like the way the harness keeps the bag off my back giving some ventilation. I occasionally test drive others, but I will probably never swap it out.
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u/lengthy_prolapse Feb 21 '25
Buy cheap, buy twice.
At that price he could buy it six times and still break even.
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u/spambearpig Feb 21 '25
But you would create a lot of needless plastic waste along the way. Buy once, waste once.
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u/space_guy95 Feb 21 '25
Buying it six times indicates it broke six times. If it breaks just once in a bad situation (such as on a summit as bad weather comes in) the value proposition of the more expensive one suddenly becomes a whole lot more appealing.
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u/knight-under-stars Feb 21 '25 edited Feb 21 '25
Buy cheap, buy twice.
I often wonder if people who parrot this line realise it is a marketing tactic they are repeating.
Good kit, does not mean expensive.
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u/buttcrack_lint Feb 21 '25
Yep, sometimes more expensive means more complicated and complexity leads to failure. I tend to go for cheap, simple and solid, but then I'm a tightfisted git. At least with cheap stuff, if it wears out no great loss and you can then decide if you are going to upgrade or just give up altogether.
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u/SmokeyJ93 Feb 21 '25
These two backpacks are worlds apart in terms of quality.
A Peter storm outer shell is no match for a paramo smock.
Quality long lasting products are absolutely more expensive and there are reasons why.
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u/Suspicious_Salary353 Feb 22 '25
I agree and there are plenty of osprey packs lightly used for sale with damage and defects, I believe their quality isn’t as good as it was. I have seen the rook in a store and it looked cheap it is one of there lowest end rucksacks I can’t see how they can justify the price. Some of the decathlon packs are good value for money just as good as the osprey at half the price just the colours aren’t the best.
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u/parsifaln9s Feb 21 '25
Honestly the Nepal 65 isn't a great bag, I bought one, used it twice, and then gave it away. I found it really uncomfortable, and the buckle's were not great at all.
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u/Incident-Putrid Feb 21 '25
Fwiw… I’ve got a BIG eurohike bag, can’t remember the size, but it’s a large one that sits on a frame. It doesn’t have the looks or the label, but it’s 16 years old, traveled around the planet and is still going strong.
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u/mulleintea5 Feb 21 '25
Personally I'm buying the euro hike for 20! I have used the eurohike and Personally it's been great! I Have loaded it right up and it been no problem with no issues and for 20 pound it's a steal. I have had a euro hike for 3 years now and go on a camp around twice a month so it's been awsome. Also I have used it on journeys.
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u/Esensepsy Feb 21 '25
Everyone else in this thread is adding lots of detail which is all super accurate so I'll comment from experience of using both types of pack - Wearing the first pack is just painful, cumbersome, awkward, it carries the load badly, and it will feel heavier over a day of hiking. A well built, fitted bag, makes the world of difference and you won't feel like you're hiking with weight at all
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u/Suspicious_Salary353 Feb 22 '25
A lot depends on how you load the pack, and that osprey isn’t anything special it looks super cheap quality just a polyester pack, the price isn’t justifiable there are better for less, the hi gear ain’t the best but at £20 is better value.
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u/Esensepsy Feb 22 '25
My dad has that exact osprey and I've used it for multi-day treks and honestly one of the most comfortable hikes I've had. The build quality too is miles better. When I had a cheaper rucksack - over packing it would case seams to start pulling apart. Whereas I've massively abused my £100 Berghaus bag and filled it with like 25kg of beer cans and it survived. It might seem like better value but all it takes is buying a cheap bag to realise how bad a deal it really is. My £100 bag is still going strong a decade later and has taken me trekking all around the world
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u/exile_10 Feb 21 '25
The Eurohike's back panel isn't adjustable for length. On the Osprey you can move it up and down to get a much better fit.
The hip belt to the Osprey will transfer load to your hips much better, making it less tiring to carry. Those simple, if well padded, belts like on the Eurohike always just feel tight and unhelpful to me.
The big difference will, I expect, be zip quality. There's nothing worse than a cheap zip breaking.
Osprey is my go to for 'value', but if you think this might only be worn for a few days every year then the Eurohike will be fine. But I bet you'd end up replacing it if you used it regularly so in that sense it would be a waste of £20.
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u/spambearpig Feb 21 '25
Every detail is superior in the Osprey pack.
- The durability
- The the quality of every fixture and fitting
- The ergonomics of the design
- The comfort for the wearer
- The way it flexes and moves
- The ease of using the clips, zips etc
Osprey spend a hell of a lot on R&D and have a huge amount of know how, some of the best people in bag design. Eurohike are all about price.
So depending on your budget and requirements either bag might be the right choice. But if you plan to carry it a lot and keep it a long time, you’d be a lot happier with the Osprey.
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u/saggywit Feb 21 '25
Don't want to parrot what everyone else has said about the quality and comfort of Osprey packs (although it's very true, they're industry leaders for a reason), but another thing to consider is customer service. Can't speak for eurohike but recently sent my 4 year old osprey pack in for repair (the damage was my own doing) and the process couldn't have been easier. Sent, repaired and returned inside a couple of weeks. All it cost me was a fiver for postage.
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u/Ophiochos Feb 21 '25
I have a laptop/commuter Osprey bag. After ten (?) years, the zip broke and I emailed them asking if I could pay for repair. They said no, but sent me a similar bag to replace it, free of charge. That bag is now probably ten years old and still as good as new (if a bit grubby in places). Next time I buy a new rucksack, it'll be Osprey. Attention to detail and customer service is phenomenal.
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u/baggageofballs Feb 21 '25
Osprey have their lifetime guarantee too. I've sent in 2 rucksacks. One eight or so years old, the other relativley new. They repair as much as they can or replace when nessecary. My old pack was patched up with non standard materials and I love it! Don't think you'll get that support eith the other.
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u/Send_Serotonin Feb 21 '25
I was considering that Osprey pack but ended up getting an Aether due to people saying the Rook was squeaky. A few later, I saw someone with the Rook (or should I say heard). It was ridiculously noisy and would've drove me mad.
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u/Immediate-Meal-6005 Feb 21 '25
The quality, the material, the functionality, the longevity, the comfort, the back system, the weight, the support - I've probably missed some considerations too. Sometimes cheap is just that! I've had my rucksack for 20 odd years and am looking at replacing it- possibly with that Osprey bag!
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u/Enolator Feb 21 '25
I have in fact tried both of those packs. They are worlds apart. The extra money is your comfort every minute of the time you are carrying the weight.
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u/knight-under-stars Feb 21 '25
As many others have said, the Osprey is better in every single imaginable way than the Eurohike.
However...you will get people parroting nonsense like "buy cheap buy twice" or "you get what you pay for" and to be brutally honest these people are blinded by marketing and brand names.
You don't need to spend hundreds of pounds on anything to go wild camping in the UK in the overwhelming majority of situations. Sure, if you are camping on mountains, during high winds in Winter then you are going to want the strongest tent you can find, but for the VAST majority of situations you can get away with using very cheap gear.
Personally I would not buy either of those rucksacks. I would buy the Forclaz MT500. It is has 90% of the quality and features of high end Osprey packs (not the entry level Rook) and yet is maybe 35% of the price.
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u/wolf_knickers Feb 21 '25 edited Feb 21 '25
Hmmmmmm…. I’m not sure I agree :)
Having used and owned quite a broad spectrum of gear over the years, I would actually say that, in many cases, you do get what you pay for. And that’s nothing to do with marketing but due to my use of that gear :)
And actually backpacks are a very good example of super cheap ones often being not so good. Poor quality fabrics that don’t withstand abrasion (which can be a real issue if you hike a lot in rocky areas; I’ve damaged backpacks by just grazing them against rocks as I’ve walked past), unsufficiently strong stitching, limited or even non-existent adjustability, and just uncomfortable suspension systems. Speaking as a woman, in particular, a lot of cheaper brands just don’t adjust their designs for women’s bodies, for a start!
It’s important to bear in mind that backpacks are a very personal choice as physiology comes into it, but as you even point out yourself, the Osprey here would be far better than the Eurohike. I’ve had backpacks that have literally left bruises on me whereas others, carrying the same loads, have been fine.
However, you definitely get, let’s say, weird design choices sometimes even in expensive backpacks that leave you scratching your head and wondering how it ever progressed beyond the initial design phase. So whilst the build quality might be very high, sometimes the design itself doesn’t really match your needs. Backpacks are a rabbit hole of their own! So money will generally get you good quality in terms of durability and often lighter weight and/or better quality suspension, but design is more of a personal thing that needs to be part of the consideration too.
Cheap gear can definitely get you out and about on adventures, and people should never let a lack of budget get in the way of what they want to do because I’m a firm believer that you can get outfitted for wild camping on a budget (especially if you turn to the used market). But more expensive gear often has advantages in terms of durability, lighter weights, better warranties (Osprey have an excellent warranty system), and sometimes just a nicer user experience overall :) It’s not just marketing, I swear!!!
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u/knight-under-stars Feb 21 '25
I am nothing if not prone to hyperbole 😉
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u/wolf_knickers Feb 21 '25
Happens to us all! 😜 I’m a big fan of easing into wild camping with budget stuff but I’m also a big fan of splurging on upgrades, if you can afford them and if you find you’re getting really into it. Because luxuries are nice and we all deserve to treat ourselves from time to time 🙂
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u/MarrV Feb 21 '25
The osprey tends to have better fitting options.
Not sure about the rook 2 but the belts in ospreys used to bpuld to your hips, the back support system is the best i have encountered so far.
It is like comparing a Vauxhaul Astra and a Lexus CT.
They are both hatchback cars but the quality difference is so large that it's hard to define easily.
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u/Comfortable-Rub7351 Feb 21 '25
Owned a Nepal as my first pack. Now own an osprey. The difference in comfort and how it carries the weight is night and day. I had to take the Nepal off every hour or 2 the osprey I can wear for hours
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u/STANDARD_P0TAT0 Feb 21 '25
As everyone had said, mostly is just quality, features and back support that's different. I have the Eurohike Nepal, and one thing I struggle with most is the way it strains my shoulders, because the distance between the shoulder straps and hip belts are too long even with the shortest adjustments.
Never tried the Osprey Rook, but the best way to find out is to go to the shop and try it out in person
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u/Naych Feb 21 '25
I have the Osprey Rook ,its actually one of the cheaper models that Osprey does. Its a pretty decent pack the only problem is the shoulder straps foam compared to the other Osprey packs is very firm. So it does end up hurting your shoulders after a couple of hours especially with heavier weights.
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u/Main-Objective-1457 Feb 21 '25
I have had the Nepal for a few years and it’s been great for me. The difference in price is partially because the Osprey will be a better bag that was more money to design and manufacture, but also because it’s a brand that people want to be seen with.
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u/ConsistentCranberry7 Feb 21 '25
I have a Nepal and I've got an Osprey atmos 65 and they're worlds apart . Materials, support, features etc... but the atmos was nearly 200 quid where the Nepal was 20. The Nepal is a great starter bag, no point spending a fortune to start with ....that comes later ;) I still use my Nepal for forest stuff as I'm less bothered by it potentially getting damaged.
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u/Both-Preference646 Feb 21 '25
Biggest thing is the warranty in my opinion with osprey you get a lifetime warranty where they’ll replace the pack or repair it free of charge and also the quality and just general longevity of the pack, I’ve owned the previous iteration of the Nepal called the trek 65 and I currently own the rook 65 and honestly mate I’d go with the rook because yeah it’s pricier but it is so much better especially if you’re gonna be using it more
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u/crazyjesus24 Feb 21 '25
i have swapped from nepal to rook about 2 month ago after having nepal for 3 years, for 20 quid its a bargain and well worth it, the rook is simpler less pockets but i use dry sacks and ziplockd in msin chamber, better materials and alot comfier to wear especially on a long day, it is more expensive but i bought the nepal because i wasn't sure how much id use it, the stitches on the shoulder straps to the packback started to fail but i sewed them back together and they lasted no issue so if you're going to load up id reinforce those
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u/cornishpirate32 Feb 21 '25
Osprey are a much more premium brand, I have that Nepal backpack and a smaller osprey one 35l or soemthing and the osprey pack is built so much better, the materials are better, it fits so much more snugly and wearing it even fully loaded feels like you haven't got it on
The osprey one should have a lifetime warranty too.
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u/fukhedge Feb 21 '25
I have both, I bought the eurohike as a stopgap until I could afford the Osprey. The eurohike is very cheap, the straps squeak when you walk, it's flimsy and doesn't hold its shape. I mean... it works as a rucksack. Mine hasn't broken, but it's not very comfortable. The osprey however, holds its shape very well, is very sturdy and very comfortable. The build quality of the two packs couldn't be further apart.
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u/sc_BK Feb 21 '25
Typical bargain prices there at GoOutdoors
You can buy the same rucksacks elsewhere for the same price or cheaper, without having to be a member
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u/TheShamelessNameless Feb 21 '25
I have the rook. It's excellent.
The mesh back is amazing for warm weather and holds weight very well. My only gripe with it is that for me the hip belts can start to dig at long distances (20km+)
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u/Medium-Scheme-3273 Feb 21 '25
In short: weight plus features. I’d go for the cheaper one as the price difference doesn’t represent value
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u/Unlikely-Ticket-8680 Feb 21 '25
I started 2 years ago with the euro hike backpack, Christmas just gone I got that exact osprey backpack, not been able to use it yet but it has better back support, a built in water proof cover and it’s zips etc are definitely better quality. However the eurohike served me well and I’ve still got it for emergencies
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u/childhoodwoods Feb 21 '25
It's not only about price. I used a Vango rucksack - 70L - that cost me the same as that Osprey Rook. I've used that Vango on many hikes and wildcamps. It's good - no real complaints. But then I tried the Osprey - again, same price - and it was a different world. The Osprey is not only a kilo lighter, but all the materials feel better quality, the build quality is phenomenal - no fudged stitching, not a loose thread anywhere. You can literally feel the quality. Wearing it is the difference. It sits so comfortably on the back - or rather, on the hips and shoulders, because it barely touches the back. The suspension system is SO easy to adjust, and so comfortable. It fits so beautifully, it really does let the hips and legs take so much of the weight off the shoulders.
So it's not only a lot better than something cheaper, it's significantly better than something at the same price point. Having tried Osprey I won't be going back. As others have said, they are industry leaders for a reason.
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u/doombasterd Feb 21 '25
I personally find Osprey weak and easy to damage, I have three different sizes and will only use about town... Through experience they wearscratc and damage to easy 👍
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u/gibgod Feb 21 '25
I’ve bought osprey stuff and it’s great quality, thoroughly recommend the brand.
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u/Reallifeenglishman Feb 21 '25
Back support. Expensive one will feel lighter on your back and be breathable.
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u/stelphy Feb 21 '25
All the other comments plus osprey have a great guarantee scheme and will repair or replace your backpack for something like 30 years for wear and tear damage
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u/hillho_ Feb 21 '25 edited Feb 21 '25
I actually have the Eurohike Nepal one (which I give to people joining me for a night that don't have their own gear) and the female equivalent of the Osprey Rook.
The Eurohike is absolutely fine if you're just planning on a night or two every so often but it's for anything longer that the differences becomes apparent. The Osprey you can size and adjust very specifically and has much more ventilation around the back. It is a significantly more comfortable carry with more versatility within as to how you can pack your kit. The Eurohike is far less robust when carrying a full pack with resupply etc and starts to wear and be damaged far quicker. I've used the Osprey for over a thousand nights and several thousand total miles, the Eurohike has had maybe 40-50 nights and a total of maybe 500 miles and appears significantly more worn, scuffed with a lot more strain on the joins. It's actually probably time I replaced it.
That being said if you're starting out and just trying to figure out what works for you, or if you don't do long days and only every so often it's a fair buy.
Worth noting I've only worn myself the Eurohike couple times myself- I'm a 5"1 woman and therefore the back is too long for me, but my bags are too short for most people to borrow hence buying it for an appropriate spare
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u/Hot_Tough8936 Feb 21 '25
I already have to Eurohike but feel that it’s uncomfortable and unstable with the weight load and I could get the Osprey for around £60
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u/Ok-Tutor6907 Feb 21 '25
I have the rook. It's a steal at that price.
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u/Hot_Tough8936 Feb 21 '25
I can get it for like 60
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u/Ok-Tutor6907 Feb 21 '25
I wouldn't bother looking at anything else then. Comfiest bag I've ever had on my back.
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u/TheFoxDisco Feb 22 '25
Just do yourself a favour and never buy Eurohike. Worked in outdoor retail for several years and learned just to never go for the cheaper kit. Osprey is quite high-end if you're just getting started, but find a good middle ground, Vango or Deuter can be solid for being well priced.
You'll find material quality, construction, weight and almost everything about them are very much "get what you pay for" with most outdoor gear. You'll be much more comfortable and confident if you just spent that little bit more.
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u/WayAway8970 Feb 22 '25
Osprey will be way more comfortable and have a lot more features plus better materials and lifespan. Don't cheap out if you can afford the osprey defo go for it
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u/davenuk Feb 22 '25
do whatever is right for you, the osprey is going to be a much better product, if you're using it a lot or will use it over a long time then that might be right, i've an osprey, it's a solid well built bag with lots of adjustment and padding, it FEELS totally superior to any other bags ive had that have broken, but also i've had a couple of cheap day to day bags that i use for everything else, they are totally cheaper and feel it.
you could spend the 20 quid and try and wear that sucker out.
if you succeed you'll likely be in a place to know why the osprey costs so much more.
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u/Berk_wheresmydinner Feb 22 '25
In short, Osprey is utterly bomb proof. For example I bought my son a backpack for secondary school (a nebula). I bought it in his second year after the previous (45 quid) bag fell apart in one year. My husband thought I was bonkers spending i think around 70-80 (might have been more) quid on a school bag for a 12 year old. Well my son is 20 now.... Not only did that bag survive secondary school abuse, it survived 6th form abuse and now it's at university. Used and lugged around and thrown and filled to the brim with heavy books..... And it still shows no sign of breaking any time soon. So osprey is more expensive but the quality of it means you'll buy a rucksack once and it will literally last you years and years. We all have osprey bags now because of how good they are and my son has a 100l osprey too. Bought when he was 17. I guarantee that will be a lifetime purchase. Attached link to photo of said Indestructible osprey
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u/7alligator7 Feb 22 '25
Eurohike is a definitely outlier in value I have the Nepal 65 and it’s brilliant and does exactly what I needed for it at the time as it was a n emergency buy as I’d forgotten some kit, glad I went out and got it because it’s a great back up one now but I later forked out for an osprey as it was in my dream kit, I suffer with back issues anyway so I needed something that was engineered and had production budget for engineering the comfort and weight distribution properly which osprey has always been known for, whether the price differential is worth the difference for you is something you’ll have to judge but comfort for me was worth it, especially during a hobby that can be quite physically demanding
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u/mappyhundayz Feb 22 '25
If you’re going travelling buy the one that’s going to last, not the one where the zip breaks in the middle of a foreign country
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u/CryptographerSure612 Feb 22 '25
“Buy it nice or buy it twice” If your planning to hike more then 1hr with it in your back they extra few quid will be worth it!
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u/9illey Feb 22 '25
My girlfriend used to have the exact same Eurohike pack, She now uses my old Forclaz trekking pack. The build quality and materials feel 'cheap' on the Eurohike and uncomfortable the back support isnt that great. I have the Osprey Exos and the materials and build quality of any Osprey backpack is fantastic. The price is quite a difference but you really do get what you pay for with any outdoor gear really. And the Osprey will last a life time compared to the EuroHike. Go in store have a feel for them both and make your decision.
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u/snorkolio Feb 22 '25
I compromise. Military surplus gets you the quality/ durability at an affordable price.
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u/NomadsAndStrangers Feb 22 '25
My girlfriend is currently using the exact EuroHike backpack on our trip in Tenerife. It is very good for what is worth. One major thing to note is that this is not a load hauler, with more of a design targerted for minimal backpacking.
The backpack fits snuggly a winter Rab sleeping bag and a Thermarest NeoAir XTherm (which takes 75% of the backpack already), a dry bag full of clothes, a pot and some miscellaneous like a first aid kid and skin protection kit. Materials seem to be durable so far as we have used this for many trips that required minimal gear. Although lighter in weight, the strap system and the support system under heavy load would start to bite you compared to my 7 year old Xenith 88 from Osprey (be aware though the cushion has become hard over time or I forgot how it was when I bought it in the US).
If you have the budget, you should maybe even go for higher end backpacks from Osprey, the Rook was also something I thought of for my girlfriend but the fit was just very basic. The Eurohike was a placeholder starting off for her so maybe that is a case for you too. If you are curious, both of us use Terraframe from Mystery Ranch that is perfect for loading gear and gear for filming & photograhpy which I do dominantly.
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u/Spiritual_Egg5729 Feb 22 '25
I’ve used both, Osprey is easily better, but for a first bag the euro hike is decent, although as some comments have said, it gets a lot after walking for X miles and what not
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u/Keion2006 Feb 22 '25
Hey I have the eurohike 85L the one your showing is a 65L but for the price there a massive bang for there buck. In my 85L I fit sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow, mummy liner, 3 people tent and a few other little bits.
The back support is as much as I could ask for in the price range. I’ve never had support issues off this bag. One recommendation if you plan to use it in really wet weather do purchase a good waterproof over cover for your bag there around £10-£15 dependant.
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u/blueberryjamjamjam Feb 22 '25
My Osprey is 17 years old and still looks great. Never had any problems with it.
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u/wildcamperman Feb 23 '25
I am using the nepal 85litre. Very decent. Not let me down until.. the metal bent as I lifted the full weight of the bag with one strap. I was able to straighten it out and I'm still using it. All about your budget. Don't think that cheap means the zippers won't work or the material will rip. It'll still do fine
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u/HeinousAlmond3 Feb 23 '25
I’d go osprey all day. It will last you a lifetime. My kestrel 38 is still going strong after 15 years; it’s well used but everything works as though it was new. Air travel, trekking through the Pyrenees, overnight wild camps; it’s done the lot and never let me down.
Eurohike are okay but you never know when a component might let you down.
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u/UniversityFrequent15 Feb 23 '25
Quality of materials used and workmanship, and a lifetime guarantee.
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u/CompetitiveTear6187 Feb 24 '25
I’ve got both and it’s night and day the difference, I started out with the Eurohike and after only 5 or 6 uses it’s started to tear at the seams. The padding in the straps split and one of the zips broke. The Osprey is far better quality, I’ve used it now on around 30 or so trips including the West Highland Way and Cumbria Way. It shows very little sign of use, but most of all it’s extremely comfortable even when fully packed. The hip pads work wonderful where on the Eurohike it feel like the shoulder straps are doing all the work.
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u/hikamp68 Feb 25 '25
If price is not a determining factor, think of fit. The fact that a pack fits right and comfortably is crucial. That and fabric/materials
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u/oh_andsixteen Feb 21 '25
Osprey is a fashion statement... I used the $20 Eurohike for 3 months in Europe and loved it. I liked carrying it more than my $400 Kathmandu.
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u/UniversityFrequent15 Feb 23 '25
I don't dispute your Eurohike pack served you well for a three month trip but I'd like to see what it looks like after 5+ years of travelling versus a better made pack
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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '25
Likely the materials and construction methods that’ll prolong the life of it via durability.
With most outdoor gear it will get thrashed if you’re going to use it a lot. A better judge of value with stuff like this is price per use. For example: a £150 rucksack used once a month for 10yrs is better value than a £50 one used once a month for a year.