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
968361
I purchased this for my daughter to take her lunch to work. As I recall, it is about the size of a medium-sized purse. My daughter loves it, and it seems to have more than adequate capacity to hold a typical sack lunch and beverage.
1563038
The one I have is more like 9x7x5; it's a little larger than your standard brown bag lunch sack. It's just right for school/work lunches.
2101961
I would say so but it will depend on how big it is. I currently use a divided container that measures 5 by 5 by 4 inches and I still have space for more on the sides and top of the container. The lunch bag measures 9 by 6 by 6.
909728
I say no, but I use it every single day for work and I like it a lot. For insulation you may want to buy a lunch bag that is specially made for that.
1467915
It's slightly wider than an average paper lunch bag. Not water proof but I suspect it can handle some moisture inside. I never tried. It's durable.
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.
1910559
I actually returned this pack - not due to size. SO I no longer have it. However, as I recall the size was a bit larger than a typical school backpack - due in part because it could hold a large laptop and a lot of other stuff.
438489
Absolutely!! The laptop can go nicely and safely in the front compartment and the binders and lunch in the spacious back compartment with the water bottles in both side mesh pockets that can also be buckled in! It can fit all of this but not look like a huge duffel bag!
591373
I used to bring it up to school and put my lunch in it. There's a lot of room on the side and top of the bag. I also could fit my phone, hand purse, and kindle in it with ease.
2102650
it is very large for lunch....you could put several bottles of water with you lunch in there as long as the bottles don't crush your lunch...I could prob hold 3 lunches
1474036
No, the very front of the backpack is...it's a small insulated opening, but big enough for a school lunch and snack.
423502
definitely... It's a laptop bag, and I've seen people carry bags bigger than this as well. More than everything i think it comes down to the weight.
441233
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.
120510
I bought it as a lunch box but in my opinion it is way too large for a lunch box. Unless you eat an amazingly large amount of food for lunch. We find that it is perfect for day trips.
1971488
It's quite big....more than enough lunch can be served...I hope this helps...I had good experience
1378688
It's great for carrying a laptop, but it can fit maybe 2-3 large 1" thick textbooks as well. There's a lot of pockets in the second zipper compartment for pens and such. So yeah, not too bad for a school back pack. There is not much room at the top for anything else though if it is full of books.