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needs."}],"limited_lifetime_warranty_at_a_budget_friendly_entry":[{"url":"https://sharkflexstyles.com/sprayground-vs-herschel-vs-jansport-which-backpack-brand-is-worth-buying/","quote":"Herschel backs its products with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects"},{"url":"https://we3travel.com/fjallraven-vs-herschel-backpacks-which-worked-better-for-travel-days/","quote":"Fjällräven usually sits higher, roughly 70 to 150 dollars"},{"url":"https://discoveringtrips.com/fjallraven-kanken-backpack-review/","quote":"The Classic version costs around $80 to $100 on 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