how well does the lid seal - e.g. if i put in soup in one of the compartments but lay the lunch box on its side instead of flat, will the soup leak?
1020145
I was unsure myself, so I performed an experiment with water. The water leaked through into the 2 smaller compartments; however, due to using water, maybe a more viscous liquid would not leak? I would air on the side of caution, and not place liquid in the container unless you are able to keep it flat all day.
1020146
I don't really know the answer to your question as I only put solid items in it but I think it's a great product. I think it's worth the cost and works well.
1020147
It's supposed to be leak proof, but none of mine are truly soup proof. Also noteworthy: it makes my food taste like plastic.
1305120
These containers will leak if you put steaming hot foods or liquids in it with the lid . I let it cool down and reheat in microwave and saves on leaking. Hope this helps
2147015
The lids seem to stay on. Haven't had any accidents. My son puts his lunchbox in his backpack so the box turns on its side and it's fine.
872222
I would not recommend putting yogurt in one of the bento compartments as it would leak all over. I pack yogurt in a foogo thermos with a u-konserve ice pack and it works well.
1450756
My lids are snug and stay on tight. I've dropped mine and had minimal spilling from the drink and vent holes, not from the seal. It will leak if you lay the tumbler on it's side. Think of the lid like any to go cup lid- works well for driving about or walking but if you drop it or tip it over, you'll get some spilling.
1502244
The lid will not come off until you lift the little rubber knob holding out the air. If it is new, it takes a couple of tries before you get it to seal. It need to be broken in a bit. After that it seals quickly. It is great for lunch meats and cheeses. Hope this helps you.
720888
I put some pretty runny baby food in there. I was making my own and mixing with breastmilk too. I think squash was the most runny. Nothing I ever put in there leaked. I'd say, if whatever you put in here leaks, then nothing would hold it. It is the best container of its kind! (I say of its kind because obviously reg Tupperware can hold liquid but is too big for lunchbags)
1640407
Yes, the seal is very thin and will not compress when the lid is screwed on. It is a novelty item only. I think it would be the luck of the draw if you got one that didn't leak.
2154175
I have not tried that, but if the bowl is not filled more than 1 1/2 cups, and kept level, there should not be any problems. What I would do is freeze the soup at 1 1/2 cups full with the lid on, put it in the lunch box frozen, and let it thaw to lunchtime and additionally defrost and heat. In other words, if any container is over filled and frozen, the ice expansion, alone, can lift the lid from its optimum sealed position and leak.
1078231
No. It leaks. I had LOTS of trouble getting the lid to screw on level. This resulted in a dribble from the top when I tipped it on it's side to check if it would leak. I was NOT happy. I wanted to carry this in my backpack for hiking. Can not do with a leaky thermos. It is SO pretty I really wanted to keep it. But for this price, a leaky thermos has to go back! Darn.
369483
Some of my lids fit so tightly that it is hard to get them off when filled with yogurt ---but considering what a mess it could make if one opened in a lunch bag, I would seal it in a ziptop sandwich bag just in case ;)
1683954
I haven't because I don't think it's deep enough to really cook soup (except for perhaps a very fast-cooking type of soup.) The flavors and ingredients wouldn't really meld, IMO. Also, although the lid seems very secure and tight, I'm not sure it would seal in the cooking ingredients well enough to do the slow-cook thing for several hours without losing too much liquid.
882708
I've been using these for a couple of years now. I've found that it doesn't leak if the lid is on tight, but will seep after an extended period on its side. So for example, if I find one under the dining room chair several hours after lunch, I will usually find a small amount of water under it. That said, I do send these to school with my little ones.
1760768
There's a plastic domed lid that very tightly seals the bowl. Just don't put super hot liquids in it, and it's good for traveling. Yes, it goes on upside down, and unless you're concerned with the appearance of your food - soup, salad, rice - whatever else you'd want to put in it, it's a small price to pay for the cuteness. I haven't had any problems with leaks even when the bento is assembled for carrying. Best recommendation is just not to overfill it. Hope this helps! It's been one of my favorite Amazon purchases.
359293
I wouldn't consider this leakproof for soups or dressings. They do make a cup container that is probably better for that. I already had soup and drink containers so I haven't used the Bentgo cup to say for certain though.
133058
Did not leak on me, but I kept it level and did not turn sideways in my lunchbag. Fairly tight seal, but if jossled too much might pop off.
335177
My daughter takes soup for lunch almost every day for the past year or so...the leftover soup is still relatively hot when she gets home and other than a few dings, it held up great...and til the lid that holds the spoon fell off the top shelf in the dishwasher and was resting on the heating coil at the bottom. It melted a hole in the side of the lid...but that isn't Thermos' fault. I was looking for a replacement lid online but couldn't find one so I just bought a new thermos.