I love these....but what lunch bag would you use to place an icepack in with the containers? Can you put a link to the bag you use that fits these?
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we use this one: http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Store-Princess-Rapunzel-Tangled/dp/B00LVBNGEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418790880&sr=8-1&keywords=disney+rapunzel+lunch+box I have 2 skinny ice packs that fit well with the larger lunch bag for my elementary student. Here are some similar ice packs: http://www.amazon.com/Fit-Fresh-Coolers-Lunch-Packs/dp/B003FO2B5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418790932&sr=8-1&keywords=small+ice+packs
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I don't think this bag would be big enough for 2 lunches - unless it was a light lunch or just snacks. I guess it depends on what you'd want to pack. I believe they make a larger size that would work better. (I also agree with the suggestion to get the one with the zipper. That's what we have.)
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I use these for both cat food and dog food. Our cat food comes in 25lb bags. I think you *might* be able to put the bag in the container but the container is square and the bag is rectangle so it wouldn't be a great fit. This is one of the best containers I've come across and to be honest I think you'd be really happy to be able to get rid of your bag completely. These are air tight containers with a really nice seal, I don't see what purpose keeping the bag would be. These eliminate the 'bottom of the bag' issues we used to have. We started with one of these and now have 2 of these and several of the smaller styles which we use for different purposes. I use these for both cat food and dog food. Our cat food comes in 25lb bags. I think you *might* be able to put the bag in the container but the container is square and the bag is rectangle so it wouldn't be a great fit. This is one of the best containers I've come across and to be honest I think you'd be really happy to be able to get rid of your bag completely. These are air tight containers with a really nice seal, I don't see what purpose keeping the bag would be. These eliminate the 'bottom of the bag' issues we used to have. We started with one of these and now have 2 of these and... » Read More I use these for both cat food and dog food. Our cat food comes in 25lb bags. I think you *might* be able to put the bag in the container but the container is square and the bag is rectangle so it wouldn't be a great fit. This is one of the best containers I've come across and to be honest I think you'd be really happy to be able to get rid of your bag completely. These are air tight containers with a really nice seal, I don't see what purpose keeping the bag would be. These eliminate the 'bottom of the bag' issues we used to have. We started with one of these and now have 2 of these and several of the smaller styles which we use for different purposes. « Show Less
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Even though it is pricey for a lunch bag - I love using this for myself and daughters lunches. We have the Rubbermaid lunchblox (containers with snap in icepacks) and they fit perfectly on the bottom (we store our entree/sandwich along with fruit and veggies). The top compartment fits the extra snacks. It is basically good if you have hot food and cold food and need to keep them separated. We use it also for School lunch on bottom and after school snacks on top.
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Yes, an ice pack. There is a mesh holder for one on the inside lid of the carrying case. PlanetBox sells their own line of ice pack, but any of the rectangular ones will work fine.
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You just want to dump ice in it? I have camping ice such as blue ice or any other container you can freeze and put inside. I don't know if it leaks because this is the kind of ice I use when I use it. I live in Texas where it is very hot. Groceries get hot and melted, wilted and so forth just comming home from the stores. I use these bags as a way to keep my food from spoiling on the way home. Great for long trips to do the same provided you put ice packs in them.
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I use this in my daughter's lunch box and nothing in there needs to stay really cold. She eats only a few hours after it is packed. I can tell you that it is not still cold when she gets home about eight hours later. If these were used with the lunch bags that go in the freezer (which don't even require a cold pack) I have no doubt that everything inside would remain cold all day!
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I didn't purchase the Rubbermaid Lunch Blox bag. But I compared the box's measurements and the bag's size description on Amazon. The box might only fit if you place it vertically, not horizontally, in the bag.
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I use the small container for yogurt...have never had a leak...otherwise the compartments are used for veggies, meat & breads & I have never had a leak out of the lunch kit...I use a cyropack ice sheet which fits perfectly in the pouch inside the lunch bag & the lunch kit stays cold for hours. I also use a 'juice in the box' container for drinks which fits perfectly in the outside pouch.
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I actually have quite a large insulated lunch bag that is the size of a medium size pocketbook. I may be a little difficult to transport in one of the smaller insulated bags, but one you get it you can fit one that fits. It is worth it. Once I am work I stuff it in a refrigerator, but the insert if you chill it first should keep it fairly cool.
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Not sure if anyone has answered yet: The side containers will not keep food warm at all. It will work for neutral temp foods or keep food cold if used with an ice pack. Be careful to not contradict your effort: the insulated (large container) is intended to keep foods hot. So if you pack an ice pack for the side dishes, you defeating the purpose of this set. Depending on how/who you're using this for, I would forgo this container and move up to the Ms Bento. It gives you more space and allow you to serve a larger portion (if you want to). Hope this helps!
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They fit perfectly! The container sucks though - Better to get the bags and use a close able Tupperware container!
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Hi Kelly, the bags will NOT keep items cold for as long as you need them to. They will work for about 2 hours. I personally am not impressed by these bags the more I use them.
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The Rubbermaid Lunch Blox Kids Flat Kit fits in here perfectly! I use it for my son daily. :)
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Absolutely yes! I want more of these, they are amazing bags. They keep ice cream frozen for up to 30 minutes.
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I think it's called Mckenzie lunch box through Pottery Barn-that's what we use. It stores it vertically though and my yum box does tend to have a little leakage into other compartments so maybe it's best stored flat? A variety of more adult type tote lunch bags will do the trick.
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I take broccoli, celery, grapes, etc in my lunch almost every day and never use a fridge. If you use one or several ice packs you shouldn't have a problem. I recommend the "lunch box" brand of containers. They fit in here perfectly.