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
545811
I use mine every day to take my lunch to work. it is wearing well and keeps food cool for a long time
130335
Yes, just make sure he put ice packs in it to keep everything cold during the day. I bought this for my son to bring his lunch and snacks to work. He loves it!
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.
120509
I use it for work as a lunch bag but I can fit more than my food inside as it is very spacious. It looks bulky but I got over it fast. Haven't tried putting cans but I'm pretty sure it'll fit 6 cans easy. & they do stay cold.
1910558
I find it perfect for college students. However, I think it might be too big for high schoolers. Too big is better than too small though right? I must say though, most of my class-mates have smaller bags. It really just depends on you personal preference. If you have monster textbooks, a computer, and more, this bag has the space. It's really heavy as a result, but that's just going to happen. You can't really get around that.
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.
870830
I've experimented with different configurations. The salad kit and the sandwich kit both fit nicely (including the ice packs). With both of them it doesn't leave much room for anything else. The salad kit and the entree kit both fit too. Note - this is the medium bag, I'd guess only one kit would fit in the smaller bag. Don't let the size fool you - you can easily pack lunch and a couple of snacks. Note that a re-usable water bottle may not fit in the side pouches (mine is a tall 48 oz bottle and it doesn't fit) - a 16-22 oz regular water bottle does.
1683032
Here are the dimensions of the cooler--16 x 10.2 x 7.4 inches ; 3.7 pounds. There is one large compartment and two smaller ones towards one end of the box. My husband has carried this to work for years, and uses it for more than just lunch; I mean like storing snacks for work, sometimes loose change, whatever. I have not ever measured every compartment, but I really think you would like it. Hope what I told you helps.
2102649
This is too large for lunch. I use it when I go shopping to put groceries in until I get home
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.
465113
I have the navy blue one. It's more like a small lunch box. As a female, I would say it's a little too boxy and the details on the sides to hold a water bottle keep it from looking like a purse!
1646617
I purchased this bag as a gift for my niece to carry her art supplies in and it was the perfect size for that. I do think it would be too big to use as a lunch bag only. A standard size laptop could fit in it but I don't think I would use it for that either because the computer would probably be too heavy for the material the bag is made out of. Hope that helps.
2022925
I have an 'Easy Lunchbox' tote. The LunchBots container fits in it perfectly. You can definitely fit a regular size water bottle or even a small thermos for drink. We use them daily.
1244330
It's a little bigger than your average size school backpack. I actually thought it would be bigger, but when I received it, it is a good size. If I had ordered the small one, it would have been too small. For school, it would fit large textbooks plus whatever else you would need
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.
142149
I don't have kids but my 34 year old boyfriend will use it to go to work. It is definitely 'boy' colors and it's a neat lunchbox and isn't girly at all so I think it would make the 'cool' list for back to school. Also so far haven't had any leak/spill issues with what I've put in it. I did find regular size silverware doesn't fit... Maybe small size plastic would work and it is fairly big for a lunchbox. When I take this to work I use it for lunch and pretty much all my snacks for the day as an adult.