How long will the food stay hot when using the travel bag?
1506520
I have used my bag several times, for various occasions and noticed that when using the bag it helped to retain a safe temp for as long as two hours after placement. I have really enjoyed having my bag. And strongly recommend it to others.
1506521
I have used it but only used it to carry for an hour. Sorry I can't tell you anymore.
1506522
bag didnt fit our crock pot as advertised, so cant truethfully answer your question.
1258426
Depends on how cold the food is but usually less than an hour. And then it keeps it hot until you want it. I love it and use it almost daily.
815225
It is not insulated. Will not keep food warm or cool. Perhaps putting it in an insulated bag to keep it warm?
1283726
Lindaann, this is a great question. While I have not attempted to do it. I am confident you will be able to keep the contents of the crock pot hot while plugged in driving to your destination. I have had nothing but pleasant experiences with my portable power source. Best of luck to you.
88412
I have never timed it, as I usually unplug the unit and carry the whole thing to the cafeteria and eat it right away. I am a teacher and use this at school. I plug it in when I arrive in the morning. We have lunch about 4 hours later and my food is hot by then. You won't want to remove the metal insert right away; it will be pretty hot.
577314
I don't think it would stay hot for quite that long. I usually eat my food about 30-60 minutes after unplugging it. But, I haven't tried!
1368744
I have used this travel bag with an extra cooling pack. my Medicine MUST be kept below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. With 2 ice packs it worked for 48 hr. in an area the was at times 90 degrees. I do not know how this compares to your lunch cooler?
2157971
Yes, it did stay hot for 8 hours and warm for about 12 to 15 hours. We used on a long trip to cook meat and vegatables.
1623410
It comes with a travel bag. I believe it's heat resistant, I put my hot iron after it slightly cooled in it and it didn't melt.
1121904
It depends on the wattage of your microwave, but generally between 10-20 seconds. If the bag plumps up, you've done it about 5 seconds too long!
171413
When I have used my hot packs, they have kept the food hot to warm for several hours say maybe 5 hours or so. Depends a lot on if the package is opened a lot. The more it is opened the less time it will stay hot. The person who said the hot pack is HOT when taken from the microwave it correct. But if left in the container, it should be okay for a child to touch by lunchtime.
1942841
Personally I always let it cool for at least 15 minutes, but I've been in a rush before and let it cool less. Nothing happened to the dish, lid, carrier, or hot pack.
1847884
If you don't use an ice bag not long at all. With a ice bag about 6-7 hours.
343617
Questions to consider: checking bags or bringing them on the plane, once known; how long do you need to keep things at a lower temp. These bags work for 35-40 minutes. But if hotter they can lose their temp quickly
288161
As recommended I put boiling water in the thermos for a few minutes before putting the hot food in to heat up the thermos and then yes, the food stays warm for four hours. Not piping hot as it was when first put in, but still heated. The wide mouth makes it really easy to eat from too.
88409
I didn't remove the food from the inner metal cylinder so my food stayed warm for about 3 hours. I left the inner part inside the base because I didn't have pot holders to remove it at work and it gets hot. I don't know how long it would stay warm if you unplugged it and left the lid closed.
2219643
Maybe about an hour. There is no closure to the lid so things do not stay as hot as i would like.