is this flat? And would it be okay used in a lunchbox, not leaking if laying sideways??
145279
Its not perfectly flat, it has a bit of a curve to it so that it fits in your hand well. Not sure if that makes sense or not. I dont think I would try it in a luchbox. I'd be afraid it would fall over and leak. If you could somehow guarantee that it would stay upright it might be ok.
145280
I would trust it in a lunchbox. Never had an issue with leaking. The design is great. It is slightly curved but nothing too dramatic. It would be safe to call it mostly flat.
1060615
I only put ice packs and they don't leak when they melt. The water collects in the lunch bag. Not sure about straight ice.
1124114
While holding it upright it does not leak. I store mine frozen standing up in a cup in the freezer and when you hold them while eating they do not leak. Never tested them laying down or inverted - didn't want to take the chance!
1696707
It totally works for that as well! I put sandwiches, rice, yogurt and it seals the food in its compartment. There is no leaking whatsoever. However, I only put food in that doesn't need warming or heating up as I prep lunches the night before and put in fridge.
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)
1405145
From my experice it's pretty air, tight. It's got like a rubber piece that keeps it sealed tight or from popping open. I don't think I would throw it upside down in my backpack, but it's pretty leak proof I think.
247983
as long as it's not in your backpack or somewhere where it could get squeezed by accident. It's not really 100% leak proof, but if you put it down sideways nothing will come out.
1683561
I have filled it with soupy noodles, but you do have to be careful not to crush it. It is leakproof, but not squish proof. After a while, I discovered a funny smell. Nothing toxic, just seems to have absorbed my numerous lunches and can't quite get the smell out. I think over all better for cold (no heating required) food.
1053270
yes, I lay mine on its side in my lunchbox every day. does not leak. but, 2 or 3 of the lids have cracked, possibly due to over tightening, I am not sure of that though. the holder is very nice and works well in door. good luck!
2205432
I primarily store unopened bottles in it; they lie flat. However, if you wanted to store an open bottle without having it leak, you can prop it up with something like a small container or can. I've done that and it works fine.
215321
The picture shows it sliding sideways....there isn't any seal but the lid sits well over the compartments. It's a good way for me to use it since I keep Kosher salt and ground fresh pepper in mine. I'm very satisfied and happy with mine. I hope my answer helps you decide what to do.
1167716
yes, its flat on the bottom, best thing i can find to hold random junk, plus holds lots of fast food cups at once.
1456313
The bottom container is closed air tight but not leak proof. If you need air lock and leak proof bento then you can find the bento bowl sold on Amazon. Look for pdn9 and kpdn6 (Japanese 2 Tier Bento bowl). You read anti-leak in feature listing. These bento bowls have screw top cover keeping it air lock tight :) Thank you. Comfort Loft
2086153
I was leak free till my daughter dropped it. It leaks if you leave it on its side now...
445432
I lay these sideways in my daughters lunch box and they have never leaked. They work really well!
640915
Leaking has never personally happened with my set. Not ever, and I take a lot of differing things in my lunch. Maybe the other folks are overfilling their containers--maybe don't fill it up to the top? But no, in my experience they don't leak.
512259
Yes. It is leak proof. Make sure all four tabs are locked in place. That is how i mixed the salad. This is the best salad container for commuters that i found.