How durable is this bag? I have 2 tweens who are very hard on their lunch boxes.
1936685
I absolutely LOVE this box. My son is only 6 but eats like a grown man. This, along with the rubbermaid containers and flat ice packs fit very well. It also ensures that I can send plenty of food because it is very room. I love it and we have had it aprox. 6 months now.ETA: my son is very rough on bags but this has held up!
1936686
I haven't used them too much yet (as school hasn't started) but will be using them for day camp starting this Monday (aug 11, 2014). I can give you a better review then. My overall opinion so far has been that they will probably not be ok for kids that are hard on school bags and lunch bags.
1156908
I have the kind with the zipper and then folds over with velcro. My daughter used it every day for a whole school year and the velcro is beginning to fail. Everything else is fine and has held up but if the velcro fails you can't use the handle. I will probably attach more velcro to make it last longer. She typically put in: a full sandwich, a fruit, and a veggie (usually in a baggie); or her other option was a much tighter fit of the 12 ounce Thermos meant for food, a fruit, and something else. No drinks were ever included, her water bottle was in her backpack or she got milk.
39473
Its very durable I bought it for my 6yrold who does sit in it from time to time.
1244331
Yes, I purchased this bag for my nephew for school this year because he is in high school and has to carry a lot of books. It is much sturdier than his previous backpacks. It is a little larger bag but still manageable.
58793
The box is heavier than your average lunch box, because it's made of stainless steel, and it's made to be durable. But, it's not too heavy for a child to carry around. Adding food doesn't add very much to the weight. We went with it because I wanted to avoid plastic (durability, safety of materials, etc.) and I was surprised at first by the weight, but it didn't bother my son. He's been using it since he was 4, he's 6 now. Edit: I forgot to say, there are also a few different sizes, this is a big one.
1683643
I have had mine for about five months. Going back and forth to craft shows. Zipper still works fine and bag shows no sign of ripping. I would say that the bag quality is above par but it's not the greatest quality.
1122875
I have to be honest, I bought this for my daughter. I did see it and it does look very sturdy. I have not heard anything negative from her about the bag.
1140389
I've had this for a while now and haven't had any trouble with it starting to tear or break apart. It's been a little smashed because it's in the back with my kids, but it still maintains its shape as it did when it was new. I'd call that pretty durable; we've had no issues with it.
472646
Not sure - depends on your requirements for a lunch bag. It is a good size, but not insulated, and the depth/thickness, (distancce from the front surface where the monkey's face is to the back surface where the straps attach), is not that much. So it might not be thick enough to accomodate insulated food containers. My son is 2 and he love to use it/wear it, and take to pre-school. It usually contains toys and maybe some snacks in zip lock baggies or small boxes, such as crackers or raisins or a banana or apple.
1871081
Even though it is pricey for a lunch bag - I love using this for myself and daughters lunches. We have the Rubbermaid lunchblox (containers with snap in icepacks) and they fit perfectly on the bottom (we store our entree/sandwich along with fruit and veggies). The top compartment fits the extra snacks. It is basically good if you have hot food and cold food and need to keep them separated. We use it also for School lunch on bottom and after school snacks on top.
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.
58795
It is a bit heavy, the drink can add significant weight depending on what type of container and size you use, but that would be true no matter the bag. My kids are elementary school aged and put the lunch in their backpack. It is heavier than I would prefer but my kids don't seemed bothered by it. It's a good, durable box, easy to clean (or put through the dishwasher) and not made from plastic, which have been more important to us than the weight of the box.
1817111
i have used it for numerous camp-outs as a boy scout. it has held up for all of them. none of them were serious backpacking trips though. i have had this bag for roughly 2 and a half years.
1964958
Mine has held up. It gets really squeezed when in its bag. It takes a little while for it to bounce back to its shape but always has.
68923
Not at all. I had the same concern but my it isn'tand mmy daughter also takes it to school to play with during before and after school. Only reason why I mention that is because she can't stand when her bag is too heavy. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
1561244
My son has this backpack and has carried it almost all of middle school. That is 5 days a week for 10 months for the last two and 1/2 years! No rips, no tears, no rusted grommets. I would say it is very sturdy!
260384
My daughter has been using the bag for seven months now and it is still in great condition-- no signs of wear or tear.