- Today, I'm going to show you five of my favorite lunch boxes
and the features of each, so you can decide which one
will work best for your lunch-packing routine.
Stay tuned.
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Shopping for lunch boxes can be an overwhelming task,
since there are hundreds of different containers
to choose from, both online and in store.
Most of us want to purchase something that will last
an entire school year, and hopefully,
much longer than that, right?
So where do you start?
The first thing you want to do is assess the type
of lunch bag that you have since some containers
won't fit in the vertical style of lunch bags.
I tend to like the ones that are more square
in nature because nearly all containers will fit
inside of these bags.
And you can also put a drink inside.
The next thing you need to think about is whether
you want a plastic container or a stainless steel.
The plastic containers I'm going to show you today
are free of BPA, phthalates and all of that.
You'll find a link to the containers in our blog post
where I list in detail the pros and cons
of each right below this video.
Let's start with these Easy Lunchboxes.
I've been using these for about five years now.
Different sets of course, but I love their versatility.
They're hands down the most affordable way
to have a compartmentalized container,
meaning one container with different compartments
with a single lid.
What I love is that they're super easy to open,
especially if you have little ones
and they're quite sturdy for a plastic container.
If you have limited storage space in your kitchen,
they also stack up really easily.
And they're dishwasher and microwave safe.
The original ones come in a four pack in different colors
and I just love how easy these stack up to save space.
They're also great for meal prepping,
packing ahead of time and super affordable
for large families.
A lot of people use these for portion control
and to keep their foods separated.
However, it's not leak-proof,
so I don't recommend anything thinner in consistency
than guacamole or hummus,
unless you buy these mini dippers from Easy Lunchboxes
for your liquids, which go inside of the lunchbox.
Overall, fewer pieces, portable, stackable,
a great container to get started for sure.
This second lunchbox is also one of my favorites.
Yumbox is the leak-proof solution to the single tray,
single lid dilemma.
These containers come in a variety of sizes and will keep
all the food separate once in their compartments.
The lid is sure to be sealed tight and is super easy
to open for the tiniest of hands.
They come in many colors in different tray configurations,
for little and big appetites.
They are durable and you can buy additional trays
for each case, giving you the opportunity
to pack multiple lunches ahead of time.
The Yumbox comes in a snack size
in both kids and adults containers.
With proper care, these should last quite awhile.
Our final plastic lunchbox today
is the Rubbermaid Lunch Blox.
With these, packing lunches is now as fun
as building Legos.
Whether you're making a sandwich with some sides
or salad, these containers are perfect for the person
that eats their food in stages.
What's great is that it comes with an ice block
and I know that keeping food cool is a concern
for many of you.
So this is a great all-in-one solution.
The containers fit inside the ice block,
locking it in place.
There are several colors and sizes available and also,
if you have one of those tall and narrow lunch bags,
these should fit inside.
The biggest drawback for these are the multiple pieces,
meaning that if you're packing several lunches
in one day for multiple people,
the top rack of your dishwasher is going to fill up in no time.
The good news is that kids should be able
to open these without any assistance,
but it's always a good idea to test these at home first.
Next, we have the Lunchbots stainless steel containers.
They are a great compartmentalized solution
if you need stainless steel.
They're both durable and stylish.
They come in many colors,
in different configurations inside.
This one is the duo with two compartments.
Here is the trio with three, and the quad with four.
I love that they're virtually unbreakable
and they are an investment that will last
for many years to come.
The only drawback is that the compartments
are not leak-proof, so placing liquids inside,
it's not an option.
Otherwise, it's a great purchase in the long run.
The final stainless steel option I want to show you
is the Kids Konserve Nesting Trio.
These portable, easy to carry, durable containers
are great for food storage.
They can be used to pack fruit, veggies,
pasta salads and more in your lunch box.
They're sold as a set, so you get one of each size
and they nest inside each other for easy storage.
This is an affordable entry point
into the stainless steel lunchbox world
where the bottoms are made from food-safe stainless steel,
but the lids are made of plastic.
This combination makes the containers much more affordable.
I like that they're virtually unbreakable.
They are leak-proof and they fit in all lunch bags.
They're also great for packing snacks,
but not so much if you're the sandwich packer.
The biggest drawback is that they can be a bit difficult
to open and close for the youngest kids,
so that's something to keep in mind.
If you found this video helpful,
make sure you check out the other lunch supply videos
in this playlist,
where I show you our lunch packing essentials
and my top picks for thermos containers.
All the links are right below this video
and additional product details
in the blog post link as well.
If you need school lunch or office lunch ideas
to fill all these containers,
check out our lunch playlist.
You'll fill these up in no time.
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