Is this lunch cooler too big to carry with to work/school?
142271
It is rather bulky my wife uses it it may be on the big side for school though. She loves the space it carries cause she also puts her iPad and other various items inside.
142272
Would this be good to use in a hotel setting to keep sodas & water bottles cold?
142273
I've been bringing one this size to work for quite a few years so it's not too big for me. I carry it by the loop at the base of the lid but if you are carrying a container of liquid it better have a good, tight seal on it because the bag will not carry level unless you use the shoulder strap which has no padding.
142274
It's not a "dainty" cooler. I rather like it - I can take lunch AND supper in it - with ice to keep the supper cold for many hours. Lunch on the outside to stay warm, salad on the outside. I'd probably hate to lose it!
142275
That's exactly what we use it for. My husband works in an office setting and my son works construction, and it is working great for both of them. You can even carry your drinks in it. The way its made, it is roomy and versatile!
142276
The large is very very large. It is more like a cooler you would take on a picnic, not a lunch bag for work. I took it to work today and was embarrassed by it's size. I take a large salad, 2 bottles of water, a yogurt, a piece of fruit, a 3 cup container of grapes, some cheese and 7 thin ice keepers. It's not even half way full with all of the above inside. There is more than enough room for all day food inside. The food moves all over the place simply because the bag is TOO big. Well made, try a smaller size.
142277
I got it for my husband and he loves it. He's a substitute teacher and much prefers the shoulder strap so as to leave his hands free to carry other items. I'm a small woman and just tried it. I have handbags that are bigger, though maybe not quite as wide (from front to back is about 6"). It's well insulated. Hubby took a frozen entrée (such as Stouffer's) to work one day but didn't have time to eat it. When he got home, it hadn't thawed completely and I re-froze it. It has lots of room and can get a lot of items in it, plus pockets for smaller items such as snacks. I think it might be awkward or a bit difficult to carry if it's loaded up with heavy items, but for a typical lunch, it works perfectly. I got it for my husband and he loves it. He's a substitute teacher and much prefers the shoulder strap so as to leave his hands free to carry other items. I'm a small woman and just tried it. I have handbags that are bigger, though maybe not quite as wide (from front to back is about 6"). It's well insulated. Hubby took a frozen entrée (such as Stouffer's) to work one day but didn't have time to eat it. When he got home, it hadn't thawed completely and I re-froze it. It has lots of room and can get a lot of items in it, plus pockets for smaller items such as snacks. I think it might be... » Read More I got it for my husband and he loves it. He's a substitute teacher and much prefers the shoulder strap so as to leave his hands free to carry other items. I'm a small woman and just tried it. I have handbags that are bigger, though maybe not quite as wide (from front to back is about 6"). It's well insulated. Hubby took a frozen entrée (such as Stouffer's) to work one day but didn't have time to eat it. When he got home, it hadn't thawed completely and I re-froze it. It has lots of room and can get a lot of items in it, plus pockets for smaller items such as snacks. I think it might be awkward or a bit difficult to carry if it's loaded up with heavy items, but for a typical lunch, it works perfectly. « Show Less
948827
YES and it is sturdy which was my only worry (I carry Nordic Ware and Tupperware heated). Every Sunday I drive about two hours each way to Grandma's taking my 2 big son's a big hot lunch that requires plenty of space that I truly appreciate Ms. Ray did allow for. It expands in height to 6 very flexible inches. It took me a week of investigating to finally find my "ideal" carrier that actually also feeds 3 quite well. It's worth the money and women like its "elegant" design. I believe it also carried a guarantee of sturdines but I misplaced it. A strong strap is a must and it is. Enjoy! YES and it is sturdy which was my only worry (I carry Nordic Ware and Tupperware heated). Every Sunday I drive about two hours each way to Grandma's taking my 2 big son's a big hot lunch that requires plenty of space that I truly appreciate Ms. Ray did allow for. It expands in height to 6 very flexible inches. It took me a week of investigating to finally find my "ideal" carrier that actually also feeds 3 quite well. It's worth the money and women like its "elegant" design. I believe it also carried a guarantee of sturdines but I misplaced it. A strong strap is a must... » Read More YES and it is sturdy which was my only worry (I carry Nordic Ware and Tupperware heated). Every Sunday I drive about two hours each way to Grandma's taking my 2 big son's a big hot lunch that requires plenty of space that I truly appreciate Ms. Ray did allow for. It expands in height to 6 very flexible inches. It took me a week of investigating to finally find my "ideal" carrier that actually also feeds 3 quite well. It's worth the money and women like its "elegant" design. I believe it also carried a guarantee of sturdines but I misplaced it. A strong strap is a must and it is. Enjoy! « Show Less
120509
I use it for work as a lunch bag but I can fit more than my food inside as it is very spacious. It looks bulky but I got over it fast. Haven't tried putting cans but I'm pretty sure it'll fit 6 cans easy. & they do stay cold.
2101961
I would say so but it will depend on how big it is. I currently use a divided container that measures 5 by 5 by 4 inches and I still have space for more on the sides and top of the container. The lunch bag measures 9 by 6 by 6.
1854424
My daughter sometimes uses it to take her lunch, but not much fits. We use the bigger one more.
120510
I bought it as a lunch box but in my opinion it is way too large for a lunch box. Unless you eat an amazingly large amount of food for lunch. We find that it is perfect for day trips.
1974210
Not at all. It is smaller than the packs my kids carried in high school, but still large enough to fit everything you need.
103957
I think it is better suited for work. I carry an iPad in the tablet slot and a MacBook Pro in the laptop slot. I have headphones in the front pocket and the middle pocket usually holds work papers and any books I might be reading that I don't have on the iPad. I guess it would be OK for high school depending on how many books you try to fit in it.
441233
I actually have quite a large insulated lunch bag that is the size of a medium size pocketbook. I may be a little difficult to transport in one of the smaller insulated bags, but one you get it you can fit one that fits. It is worth it. Once I am work I stuff it in a refrigerator, but the insert if you chill it first should keep it fairly cool.
1842873
This is a fairly large shopping bag, so I don't use it as a lunch tote. I do use it to carry refrigerated or frozen items home from the grocery store. I've had items in the tote for as long as an hour and they stayed cold very well without an icepack.
341506
It's pretty large and roomy inside. It depends on what you call a good-sized lunch bag. My son puts his lunch, notebooks and books inside along with his jacket and umbrella.
1563038
The one I have is more like 9x7x5; it's a little larger than your standard brown bag lunch sack. It's just right for school/work lunches.
169717
no!!! I thought this was a larger tote but its really just a small lunch sack. to me, tote implies that its fairly large. I should have read the dimensions closer.
197258
Probably don't want to. A co-worker has one similar and his bag is loose, kind of wobbly... Its from caring too many things in it. Its a small, tight little bag for just the small stuff. I carry my MacBook Pro 13", iPad 10", external HD, Mouse and a few styluses. Anything more is too much.
360668
I think it's too big and not really suited to just slinging over your shoulder on the way to class. A cheap backpack from Walmart would make more sense.
1049739
I carry my lunch in the Maxcold and my drinks stay cool most of the day. Ice Packs do not come with it. If you want your drinks really cold, I recommend ICE packs.
1474036
No, the very front of the backpack is...it's a small insulated opening, but big enough for a school lunch and snack.