I just started using a V1 this season and love it. It’s great for carrying my tree climbing gear and warm clothes for cold days.
What is different about the v2? From what I can see, it doesn’t have Molle loops on top or the elastic cord on the large compartment. Anything else? For me, I like the Molle loops on top. I’ve never used the elastic draw cord but imagine it could be useful in certain situations.