What kind of lunch box do you use?
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We have the soft lunch bags. If you are wondering how the containers fit, we have challenges getting all three containers and a juice box to fit without the lunch bag and zipper stretching a bit. Luckily, I brought the Rubbermaid container set that has the small container so we frequently use a small container with the medium and the large. As for how these containers would work with a metal lunch box, I think you would frequently find yourself just using two containers.
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We use a "retro style" Pottery Barn lunch box and these boxes and ice block fit perfectly into it. As an addition to the Rubbermaid boxes and our favorite lunch pail, I also swear by the Eco Vessel brand drink thermoses. They have a flip top that my daughter can easily open and close by herself! It took me a few purchases and some frustration before I found this perfect trio for my full-day Kindergartener to have a successful lunch. I hope this response helps with your purchase decision.
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Target carries a lunch bag that can either be folded down with velcro or zipped on top that these fit in perfectly! There is room for a juice box or whole fruit even after the lunchblox are in the bag. Walmart also carries a 4 can cooler (look in sporting goods) by the name brand Polar that these fit in. However, I was only able to find this in girlie colors (pink and polka dot) and they only fit the lunchblox so a drink has to be carried separately.
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I use an Ebags Crew Cooler Jr (LOVE IT!!!) The full set as pictured fits in the main compartment.
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We use just the regular soft lunch pails... this is the one I bought for my daughter: Disney Princess Lunch Bag - 9"
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I agree with Terry that Ms Bento Lunch can't hold a lot of food if you are buying for an adult lunch box. I got the Ms version for my son to bring warm lunch to daycare. It can hold one bowl of rice at the bottom and some veges on the top.
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It is the best lunch box/cooler I have ever had. Stays cold all day and more. Throw some cans in there with a little ice pack and you're good to go. I have seen a cooler for long neck's, but cannot remember who makes it.Best of luck in your search!
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not sure, in my opinion this box is quite large for a child's lunch box. Also this box is great for storing purposes and for having salads. I used to use it for my lunch, but I stopped using it as it is more convenient to have a couple of separated smaller boxes so you can warm up what you want warm and don't warm up what you don't want to warm up. The dressing compartment is very good though
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I agree with Kate. Don't get this lunch box. Not much fits in it and latch is hard to open.
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well insulated compared to other lunch bags. Cool things will say somewhat cool by lunch time. Freeze a yogurt and pack with lunch and all will stay cool and yogurt will be great to eat by lunch.
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Yes it is too big to fit in a normal lunch box. I don't use it as much as I would because of that.
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I would personally use something like the OXO locktop containers for leftover meals. These are more for dry vertical storage. They can be used in the fridge or freezer, but are not dishwasher safe. The locktop containers are designed more for leftovers/lunches.
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I use this one: BUILT Gourmet Getaway Lunch Tote It only fits in the collapsed position, but that has been big enough for my daughter's lunches/sandwiches.
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The containers can only fit in one way especially since the top one is apart of what the lid screws down on to. It's probably best to put all containers in otherwise it may not be as effective. It's a really awesome product though. I use it all the time and it's the best lunch box I've ever had.
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The box is not thermally insulated, so the food will be room temperature. When I want to keep the yumbox colder, I freeze a drink, one of those collapsible pouches and pack it next to yumbox. Then the kid has a "slushy" and his lunch stays cold. I the yum box and frozen drink pouch inside a thermos soft sided semi thermally insulated lunch box.
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We bought a Stephen Joseph lunch box and this fits perfectly inside of it. No room for a thermos though, which is fine for us.
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I use a regular size lunch bag, like one from Target - Barbie for kids. If you are looking for the big size - you can buy dual compartment lunch kit bag Embark Pink Leopard Print Dual Compartment Lunch Kit With Food Container or just decent size Chevron Lunch Bag Black White Hot Pink Fuchsia Insulated bag
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Yup the largest compartment will easily hold a standard size sandwich. This blog has some pics to show what fits - http://rachelsrandom.com/2012/08/work-lunch-upgrade-hubbys-lunch-makeover/ (That's not an identical box but it's really close, size-wise.)
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I would recommend the Lunch Blox lunch bag that is made to fit the entree kit. If you get that, then you'll definitely have enough space.
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I couldn't find one that this fits into. The lunchbox is too big. I am returning the product so don't plan to try. A six pack cooler might work, but then it doesn't fit into my kid's backpack.
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I haven't tried, but the walls of the larger container are filled with a freezing agent, and do keep things cold for the 4 hours before my daughter eats lunch. I would probably go with a standard, stainless steel thermos container if you need to keep something cold for 6 hours.