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
465113
I have the navy blue one. It's more like a small lunch box. As a female, I would say it's a little too boxy and the details on the sides to hold a water bottle keep it from looking like a purse!
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.
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.
1572091
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.
1504111
It's pretty big. Large enough for a 7x9 casserole dish on the bottom. Way too large for a lunch box unless you're packing lunch for 5 people. I used it for a potluck dish once. It would be great for transporting frozen foods from the store in the summer. It's big enough.
1646618
It is a typical carry bag; thin and about 1-1.5 feet long. It may be too large for a lunch bag
1683032
Here are the dimensions of the cooler--16 x 10.2 x 7.4 inches ; 3.7 pounds. There is one large compartment and two smaller ones towards one end of the box. My husband has carried this to work for years, and uses it for more than just lunch; I mean like storing snacks for work, sometimes loose change, whatever. I have not ever measured every compartment, but I really think you would like it. Hope what I told you helps.
1121098
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.
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
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.
8241
I use it daily for work and have not had any problems as of yet. The pattern doesn't even have any wear to it...but it would also depending on what your carrying. If its overstuffed with books and notebooks, it might be different. Best of luck :-)
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.
968361
I purchased this for my daughter to take her lunch to work. As I recall, it is about the size of a medium-sized purse. My daughter loves it, and it seems to have more than adequate capacity to hold a typical sack lunch and beverage.
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.
679117
Yes! I use it for my kids' lunch and the pack is still cold when it comes home in the afternoon. Works great!
909728
I say no, but I use it every single day for work and I like it a lot. For insulation you may want to buy a lunch bag that is specially made for that.