Solid pack, but not as good as first version - Gregory Stout 75 Backpack

Loving the pack I was drawn to the 75L pack, and when I was ready to purchase, Gregory "updated" the line. While this pack stays true to the Stout line offering a great pack without some of the top bells and whistles, Gregory used thinner material and removed a few key features such as loops down the back of the pack, removable hydration day pack, strap expanding large pocket on back (now it's a fixed stretchy pocket - can't fit as much). Overall it's still a good pack, and I'm keeping it, but wish I had purchased it before this change over.