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
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.
1504111
It's pretty big. Large enough for a 7x9 casserole dish on the bottom. Way too large for a lunch box unless you're packing lunch for 5 people. I used it for a potluck dish once. It would be great for transporting frozen foods from the store in the summer. It's big enough.
720266
This is out in my car, while I'm at work, so I'm going out on a limb here, but I have to say yes. It's not tiny. Not LARGE, but an okay size. I think it never occurred to me to include handle dimensions in with cooler size, to be honest.
802941
No, this would work great as a work bag! It's not bulky at all, I had one & now I wish I never got rid of it:(
1763070
No... If you want a good reliable and sturdy bag then go to Duluth trading co. and look at there lunch bags. I bought the big carl. Fits all I need and then some. You may need the smaller one. Check them out. Expensive but well worth it.
341506
It's pretty large and roomy inside. It depends on what you call a good-sized lunch bag. My son puts his lunch, notebooks and books inside along with his jacket and umbrella.
716126
It is not insulated, so if you were to put a casserole or something like that in the morning, it would be room temp. We did get the insulated bag as well, which does help, but it essentially doubles in size then and the compact design goes away then. For a salad or something basically refrigerated, it does keep it cold enough for lunch at school.
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.
1341172
Not 100% sure but my guess is that it would be a tight squeeze if you keep the smaller containers in the "laptop" box. It didn't fit well in a Lands End lunch bag.
1572091
I couldn't find one that this fits into. The lunchbox is too big. I am returning the product so don't plan to try. A six pack cooler might work, but then it doesn't fit into my kid's backpack.
1683737
I think its too big for a carry on bag. I suggest you get a heavy insulated lunch bag. Maybe one that has built in gel packs
1971488
It's quite big....more than enough lunch can be served...I hope this helps...I had good experience
1854424
My daughter sometimes uses it to take her lunch, but not much fits. We use the bigger one more.
357162
I do not have this cooler. I sent it back since it was not what I was looking for. If you are looking for a cooler for your lunch, I would recommend a Coleman Cooler. They are roomy yet lightweight and easy to carry. My husband loves his.
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
2102649
This is too large for lunch. I use it when I go shopping to put groceries in until I get home