Is the lid insulated or just plastic? Son will be working in triple digit temps all day. Recommendations, please :)
758592
The lid is not insulated, only plastic, but my husband also works in very hot weather, when using the cold packs (plastic) this is an amazing cooler, as my husband works construction, and this is big enough for a couple meals and extra drinks for the job site, I would highly recommend it. We use it when we go to the zoo etc. with the kids too! Works Great!
758593
It is just plastic but with a decent sized ice pack, and if you keep it in the shade, it is just fine :)
2171550
I usually fill it 1/2 way with water the night before and then put that in the fridge with plastic wrap over the top so it will get cold INSIDE. The next morning I fill it the rest of the way with ice and put the real lid on. My son then takes it to an UNaircondioned school. When he gets home there is usually still ice rattling around in the bottom. That's about 8 to 8.5 hours after it was first filled with ice in the morning.
1811426
Plastic. All the metal pieces are covering plastic. I've since had more issues with gaskets and all the metal has fallen off the thermos.
833958
Same as the others. It's plastic (very tough, not flimsy) and gets warm but not hot. I've used it for 4-5 hours at a time.
705741
The interior of the bottle is stainless steel. The under side of the lid is plastic. The plastic lid is double layered plastic with a dead air space between the layers of plastic. I don't know if it is a vacuum or not. I bought a flip lid for mine and it is only single layered plastic but will still keep ice for 24 hours or more.
1067596
it is hard plastic. I've been using it for a few months now, and the threads inside the lid are stripping a little.
1215352
Yes, it is insulated with a thin, white plastic liner. Btw, the tin rusts really easily so make sure you keep the metal parts wiped down and dry.
2018276
The lid has plastic, but the body is all metal. Unfortunately, it rusted for me. :/
1428471
The glass lid is quite thick and seems to provide good insulation. We've used the bucket primarily inside. But ice lasted just fine outside, too.
638763
The top two containers are plastic - but of good quality. They're ok for warm items, but won't keep items hot for too long. The bottom container has a metal insulating sleeve that is much better for hot items.
1625133
The cooler bag is insulated but is not designed to maintain heat for several hours. A thermos is recommended for keeping hot food hot. Additionally, I do not recommend putting an extremely hot container inside the cooler bag as the inside could be damaged by excessive heat. If a cold lunch is packed, an ice block should be included to maintain a cold temp for several hours. Food should already be chilled when packed. Do not store in the sun or a hot car. - Kelly Lester, ceo, EasyLunchboxes
2193103
Yes it is insulated, interior is stainless steel. Holds heat extremely well even in 38deg air temp
2048242
No, it is not insulated. Also, a word of warning: Do not get lunchbots with painted lids. The paint comes off in the dishwasher. What IS good about them is that the lid stays on nice and tight, but kids can still get them open independently.
562961
Agree with many other responders -- stays warm for maybe 8 hours -- but definitely not hot after that. Insulation is present, but it's not like a thermos at all.
226465
Lids are straight up plastic. We typically heat baby's food in bottle warmer / steamer without the lid and it works fine. If you feel the need to heat with the lid on, they are probably better as storage. Hope that helps.
559466
The outer container is stainless steel on the inside. This lunchbox works very well to keep food hot/warm for several hours.
1363493
it has a plug in the bottom which leads to a plastic tube to drain out of the bottom. it is not insulated, it is just a plastic liner within the resin chest. it worked well and kept our drinks cold.