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
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!
357162
I do not have this cooler. I sent it back since it was not what I was looking for. If you are looking for a cooler for your lunch, I would recommend a Coleman Cooler. They are roomy yet lightweight and easy to carry. My husband loves his.
1854424
My daughter sometimes uses it to take her lunch, but not much fits. We use the bigger one more.
1946260
Really? Are you serious or is this a joke? Why would anyone want to pack a lunch into a bag that is tall (about 12 inches), has a narrow depth (about 4 inches), and is designed to organize, store, and transport items such as pencils, pens, documents, mobile phones, Kindles, etc.? Wouldn't it be more practical to use something like the Igloo Playmate?
1126388
It should be. I have it filled with water, food, clothes, and still have extra room in there. I guess it depends upon how many things you want to take. If you carry a lot, go bigger then.
1467915
It's slightly wider than an average paper lunch bag. Not water proof but I suspect it can handle some moisture inside. I never tried. It's durable.
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.
545811
I use mine every day to take my lunch to work. it is wearing well and keeps food cool for a long time
1910559
I actually returned this pack - not due to size. SO I no longer have it. However, as I recall the size was a bit larger than a typical school backpack - due in part because it could hold a large laptop and a lot of other stuff.
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.
870830
I've experimented with different configurations. The salad kit and the sandwich kit both fit nicely (including the ice packs). With both of them it doesn't leave much room for anything else. The salad kit and the entree kit both fit too. Note - this is the medium bag, I'd guess only one kit would fit in the smaller bag. Don't let the size fool you - you can easily pack lunch and a couple of snacks. Note that a re-usable water bottle may not fit in the side pouches (mine is a tall 48 oz bottle and it doesn't fit) - a 16-22 oz regular water bottle does.
2072507
My daughter and I think you should not have a problem putting a lunch in the X part of the case it. The X is very stretchy due to it's elastic bottom attachment.
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.
438495
I don't think it would all fit comfortably. My 10 year old daughters schools books and lunch pale don't fit so I would recommend something bigger. Also, the zipper broke within a month of buying it. Id spend your money on something better.
802937
It's a nice overnighter/weekender size bag. You could probably use it for work, especially if you have a laptop, purse items, even lunch to put in there? Would not be easy to stash out of the way in a typical office/desk area.
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.