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
1532291
Having done such trips in the past with other side-bags I would say definitely no. Just big enough for maybe a couple bottles of water and some sandwiches etc for lunch.
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.
2072509
No way, its too big space for a zipper lunch bag, i use to carry a 500 pages book. Neither I could carry a small book its not fit. :D
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.
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.
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.
63376
My son said the laptop and charger will fit as well at the lunchbox. 2 bottles can fit on the sides of the pack. It has been worn in the rain with no problems.
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.
197258
Probably don't want to. A co-worker has one similar and his bag is loose, kind of wobbly... Its from caring too many things in it. Its a small, tight little bag for just the small stuff. I carry my MacBook Pro 13", iPad 10", external HD, Mouse and a few styluses. Anything more is too much.
1413690
Even though it is small, it is quite roomy. The lunch boxes would easily fit but it depends on the size and shape of thermos. A bottle of water should fit with the lunch boxes.
1443379
No, it's big. I've been carrying to and from work and after week of doing that, I've decided to order a second one so I can have one in each place.
1854421
The inside is a little larger than a regular sized paper lunch bag. The surrounding freeze packs make it a little bigger. Should fit several lunch items but not a large water bottle.
1370807
It is a little bit on the big side for a kid. However for me it it fine. I tend to bring a salad, two snacks and two water bottles. I got one for me and one for my husband and he loves his.
25892
no it's not. I wouldn't use this cooler for that. It's a standard "lunch box" doesn't keep things really cold.
441234
Probably won't fit in a standard lunch bag, but can be carried in 6-pack-size cooler bag or plain plastic or tote bag. By itself it's much better than insulated bag which doesn't really seal. This has insulation top and bottom and the lid screws on tightly.
868434
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.)