Can you store food without leaks?
1083683
This mess kit is not designed for storing food that could possibly leak. Dry food, such as instant oatmeal or dry cereal and condiments in zip lock bags should be fine. So you are aware, when the kit is closed it is "not" water proof. It's function is as a food tray and "sometimes" as a cooking pan. I would not recommend using it regularly to cook in.
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Short answer no, it doesn't create a liquid tight seal. I'm sure you could store non wet food just fine if so you choose.
1083685
I've never tried but probably wouldn't. Most of these things are fairly banged up and there's no rubber seals or anything to keep them from leaking. Don't let the dents scare you though, 15 minutes with a rubber mallet and S.O.S. pad and they're back in great shape.
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Thin sauces will leak into the next compartment. Something thick, like hummus, won't. Get the lunchbot round sauce tins with lids to put inside a compartment for yogurts and thin sauces. Hope that helps. Sorry for the delay, I was away in vacation and the lunch boxes were at home:-)
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There are two containers that have screw on lids with gaskets. I use those for things that might leak. The other three are just snap on lids and would probably leak if you used them for liquids. I have found that the top two are plenty of storage for my more soupy food items and I stick to drier things like cut up fruits and such with the other containers and just keep it upright. I haven't had a problem with leakage that way.
137842
Yes, you can put liquid in, but make sure they do not get squished. With pressure in a box they could get crushed and leak.But I've stacked several with salad dressings and sauces in lunches and they survived with no problems.
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We purchased these to store outside uncovered so we don't have to walk our food out to the animals. If they are correctly sealed they do not let water or moisture in.
1293487
I would not put a soup in there but it is solid, I do not have an issue with leaks. The big dipper compartment is perfect for soups, but I add a rubberband to be certain.
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I shouldn't leak at all if you have the lid snapped on firmly and the little vent hole cover snapped into place. It's a rubbery lid that seals pretty tightly and takes some effort to sort of "peel" it back off the cup when you are ready to eat. I've never had any spillage in my fancy tote bag I haul lunch in.
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It depends on how liquid we're talking. The top doesn't seal nearly as well as the bottom. I had onion soup (homemade, pretty viscous) in the bottom with no leaks at all. If you press down on the middle of the middle divider to seal it, it creates the best seal. I believe they say it isn't "leak-proof," but I'd be comfortable with anything short of actual liquidy soup in it.
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The containers are sealed (there's a layer of sealing rubber in between) but if you carry liquids they can leak a little between sections.
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They haven't leaked and I have stored them horizontally. Of course, just make sure the lid is properly screwed on :). These are great bottles and I love that I can grab one "to go" for a snack for baby by just screwing a nipple on instead of the cap!
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i own this, with a properly placed seal it should be airtight. the seals remove for cleaning. if you do not install them correctly then it will not be air tight. they are pretty easy to install. i am happy for the price i paid. tupperware made nice canisters but they will cost you twice as much and they are not clear.
855853
Try vittles vault for storage. It seals airtight, and the food will stay fresh as long as you need.Gamma2 Vittles Vault 15 for Pet Food Storage
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I love my bento box for storing parrot food in the fridge. It is not leak proof, the lids just kind of sit on top. I personally do not microwave ANYTHING in plastic.
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I've only seen leakage within compartments. As others have noted, I put most really ripe fruit in containers. But, if I'm already using the container for yogurt or the like, I sometimes take a tiny piece of Press n Seal and place it just over the compartment with raspberries or kiwi. Not completely zero waste but it means the food doesn't get wasted.
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I store mine in an airtight container and have not had any problems thus far.
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Quite possible. For the safest & best storage you should remove the gas bottle after use & the unit has cooled. Then you don't have to worry about the bottle leaking. While attached. That's how we do it.
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That is what I wanted to know...... It is very helpful to know that it leaks if it is stored horizontally. Thanks.