
Taking your lunch with you to work or school is a great way to save funds. You’ll also know exactly what to expect in terms of taste, unlike a hit-or-miss restaurant. There are lots of ways for you to pack it, although you may have seen some people (or even yourself) do so with an ordinary plastic bag. If you can, always avoid this since the thin plastic won’t keep your food hot or cold.
Having a reusable lunchbox is the best solution, whereby you can store food items inside the container without the need of throwing it away. Below are ten such items, chosen for their durability and quality of materials from which they were made. When you’re done with the reviews, look over the Buyer’s Guide for additional time-saving tips that’ll ensure you’re happy with the one that you end up picking. The absolute best products are shown in the summary towards the end.
Eco Lunch Box - Best Overall | 31 oz | 1 lb | No | Stainless Steel | Check Price |
Thermal Insulated Lunch Box | 40 oz | 11 oun | Partially | Cotton | Check Price |
Enther Meal Prep Containers | 36 oz | 2 lbs | No | BPA-free Plastic | Check Price |
Cosfash Neoprene Lunch Tote | 40 oz | 5.6 oun | Partially | Neoprene | Check Price |
Bizz Large Travel Bento Box Set | 20 oz | 2 lbs | Yes | BPA-free Plastic | Check Price |
LunchBots Small Protein Packer | 6 oz | 8 oun | No | Stainless Steel | Check Price |
Prep Naturals Pack | 24 oz | 4 lbs | Yes | Glass | Check Price |
Bento Box Containers | 25 oz | 12 oun | Yes | BPA-free Plastic | Check Price |
BentoHeaven | 30 oz | 1 lb | No | BPA-free Plastic | Check Price |
Likenware 3-Pack | 67 oz | 6 lbs | No | Glass | Check Price |
10 Best Reusable Lunch Boxes Reviewed

- Doesn’t rust or corrode
- Very compact and fits and will fit in small bags of all kinds
- The seal is good enough to prevent food from losing its coolness (or heat)
- Unable to place soups into the container without it leaking











- The bag can be bought in three different colors
- The shoulder strap is useful for carrying the bag when there are heavy items inside
- Can hold up to three drinks inside with more room to spare
- Portions of the bag could have loose threads that could become longer if not cut











- Has a total of 20 compartments, with two of each being identical in size
- Safe to wash in a dishwasher or place in the freezer
- Can be placed in a microwave without the plastic getting damaged
- Up to ten containers will stack on top of one another
- Some of the container lids are hard to get on without them popping off











- The handle is large and doesn’t tear when the bag is full
- Will stand in an upright position without holding it
- Keeps hot and cold drinks cool (or hot)
- Doesn’t have a strap for carrying it around the shoulders











- Easy to portion off or find rooms for various foods due to the different sizes of dividers
- Doesn’t leak or seep out liquid contents at all
- Can hold some small drink boxes
- The compartments have a low depth, which could force users to force it down when closing











- Easy to control portion sizes with the four dividers
- No sharp point along the corners; safe to use for children
- The container is TSA compliant and can be taken with carry-on luggage
- No rusting
- Doesn’t form a leak-proof seal along the edges of the lid











- Each container is microwave-safe
- The glass makes it a perfect item to have for a more eco-friendly household
- Lids contain no BPA
- Like all glass products, shattering is a possibility











- Comes with a plastic spoon and fork, which have their own separate holders
- The tip of the fork is blunt, making the product safe for children
- The dividers can be taken out, great for placing larger food items on the inside
- Red-colored foods leave stains on the inside that won’t come out easily











- Has two separate areas that can hold food, which is placed together with a strap
- Will fit into most purses or small bags of all kinds
- Doesn’t stain
- Liquids may seep out of the lid if the container is knocked over on its side











- Lids are made from real bamboo
- Won’t shatter or break when placed in a freezer
- Has dividers, a feature that isn’t commonly found on glass containers
- The slightest tilt will make fluid come from underneath the lid
Buyer’s Guide
The information below will help you quickly choose one of the products that were shown in the reviews.
How to Choose the Best Reusable Lunch Box
First, take into consideration who will actually use the lunchbox. It is for you or a child? Some of them shown in the list are obviously tailored for adults and/or children. Others could be more suitable for girls or boys. If you’re getting this for a loved one and it’s not a surprise gift, show them the product to see if it would suit the type of food they like to eat most. When you have that figured out, it’s time to move on to the size. A full-grown adult would do well with the largest that were evaluated, although some of the biggest in ounces can only be purchased in sets. For a family, such products might be the best to settle on.
Knowing which are good For Kids
If you have a child that will be using one of the lunchboxes, check to see how safe it is. Like anything that you’re thinking of getting for a kid, it shouldn’t have anything on it that could end up injuring them. Look at the forks and spoons in the product’s description to see if they’re blunt. Also, how long will the product last? Children can sometimes wear things down quickly, so plastic might go longer than glass. If you are going to buy a plastic container, check to see if it’s BPA free. Usually, the brand will list this within the details on the product’s page.
Food Content you plan on Taking with You
Will you be packing fruits, vegetables, or a combination of both? If you know that you’re going to eat various foods of different consistencies, getting a lunchbox that has dividers is your best option. However, some of them have dividers that are you take out. If you see a product like this, you’ll be able to place larger food inside due to having more room to spare. For a soup lover, your main priority should be to find a lunchbox that won’t leak. And just because one claims to be leakproof doesn’t always mean that it won’t do so. Look at what others have said about it; chances are high that there’s someone who knows firsthand how well a specific container will hold up to liquids.
Getting a Lunchbox that’s Travel-Friendly
If you’re planning on traveling soon and wish to take your lunchbox with you on the plane, you should first confirm with your airline that you can do so. But even then, follow up with the airport that you’ll be leaving out of. Items that you can and cannot carry with you on a plane is subject to change at a moment’s notice. Fortunately, you most likely will have no trouble getting nearly all of the containers evaluated with you past the x-ray machine.
Would a Bag be Good Enough?
Sometimes, all that one needs to hold their lunch is a good bag. There are several shown above that are in this category. When in need of a bag alone, check to see if the handle is adequate. That means there should be no flimsy fabric alone in the area where your hand will be holding it. Even better are shoulder straps. But above all, your lunchbox bag should be able to stand up and pack/unpack without you holding it. You can quickly get to your food this way, without anything spilling over.
Summary/Conclusion
You are ready to pick on the products that are shown in the reviews? If you haven’t done so already, it’s suggested that you read over the Buyer’s Guide. There’s good information there, and you’ll be able to get a better idea of which lunchbox you want the buy. But if you still aren’t sure yet, there are no worries.
Two from the list have the highest recommendations. They are the Eco Lunch Box at number 1, and the Thermal Insulated Lunch Box is shown immediately after. But maybe you already have your mind made up on one of the other eight shown. They are perfectly fine, particularly if there’s something that you need that isn’t available on the top picks. At the end of the day, nothing you choose would be a bad choice here. You may even enjoy packing your lunch and much as you like eating it!




I’m never switching back to non environmentally friendly solutions
I’m a big fan of the Cosfash Neoprene Lunch Tote
That Hello Kitty one is gorgeous lol
Eco friendly reusable products for the win!
Tried and tested!
this is a great guide on reuseable lunch boxes!