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
802941
No, this would work great as a work bag! It's not bulky at all, I had one & now I wish I never got rid of it:(
348583
Yes, it is. But it's close to the limit. Goes in most overhead bins. If they are checking size, just pull out the rolling handle and the softside backpack fits with no problem.
142149
I don't have kids but my 34 year old boyfriend will use it to go to work. It is definitely 'boy' colors and it's a neat lunchbox and isn't girly at all so I think it would make the 'cool' list for back to school. Also so far haven't had any leak/spill issues with what I've put in it. I did find regular size silverware doesn't fit... Maybe small size plastic would work and it is fairly big for a lunchbox. When I take this to work I use it for lunch and pretty much all my snacks for the day as an adult.
720266
This is out in my car, while I'm at work, so I'm going out on a limb here, but I have to say yes. It's not tiny. Not LARGE, but an okay size. I think it never occurred to me to include handle dimensions in with cooler size, to be honest.
63376
My son said the laptop and charger will fit as well at the lunchbox. 2 bottles can fit on the sides of the pack. It has been worn in the rain with no problems.
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.
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
1683737
I think its too big for a carry on bag. I suggest you get a heavy insulated lunch bag. Maybe one that has built in gel packs
334778
I think you could b/c the lunch bag stretches, but it would still be tight for something with the size dimensions you've given.
1854421
The inside is a little larger than a regular sized paper lunch bag. The surrounding freeze packs make it a little bigger. Should fit several lunch items but not a large water bottle.
1646617
I purchased this bag as a gift for my niece to carry her art supplies in and it was the perfect size for that. I do think it would be too big to use as a lunch bag only. A standard size laptop could fit in it but I don't think I would use it for that either because the computer would probably be too heavy for the material the bag is made out of. Hope that helps.
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.
1783399
It is great for travel but may be a bit bulky for school. I think you could find one better suited for that situation. That being said, I LOVE this backpack!
1634077
No, it's actually the perfect size for a lunch bag. The only drawback is that the handles are really small. Your only option is carrying them in hand.
2023217
Not unless you can fold it in half ;-)The inside demensions are more like a moderate sized lunch box and good for carying lots of little thing but poor for caring anything bigish. Even something like a hard back library book is beyond its capacity w/o really bulging the sides and risking the zippers. There are other bags better for a laptop.
679117
Yes! I use it for my kids' lunch and the pack is still cold when it comes home in the afternoon. Works great!