the ice box is on top of the big container, not on the buttom - does it still keep food cold?
1428370
Cold air goes down, so putting it on top of the big container to keep the entree in the big container cold makes sense.
1428371
It is it's own separate piece, you could put it on the bottom if you would like to. We use it in a small child's lunchbox and it keeps the whole thing cold no matter the placement. Hope that helps.
1428372
The ice pack fits the bottom, if needed. It keeps my daughter's lunch quite cold. I place it in her lunch bag at 8:30am. She has lunch at 11:30am and her food is still cold.
1991190
Not really "insulated" the lunch box is padded. Food doesn't stay hot it more or less stays warm. The small round container has a special lid that keeps foods warm as does the larger bowl. It's quite odd. The lid you see on the canister is the lid for the larger bowl. So the way it shows it in the little booklet that comes with is that the tight fitting packing of the two in the canister and the snug fit lids is what keeps the foods warm. My son still says he has to stand in line at the microwave anyway if he has time. Otherwise it's just warm like the last one to come to dinner just before everything gets put in the fridge. Not really "insulated" the lunch box is padded. Food doesn't stay hot it more or less stays warm. The small round container has a special lid that keeps foods warm as does the larger bowl. It's quite odd. The lid you see on the canister is the lid for the larger bowl. So the way it shows it in the little booklet that comes with is that the tight fitting packing of the two in the canister and the snug fit lids is what keeps the foods warm. My son still says he has to stand in line at the microwave anyway if he has time. Otherwise it's just warm like the last one to come to dinner... » Read More Not really "insulated" the lunch box is padded. Food doesn't stay hot it more or less stays warm. The small round container has a special lid that keeps foods warm as does the larger bowl. It's quite odd. The lid you see on the canister is the lid for the larger bowl. So the way it shows it in the little booklet that comes with is that the tight fitting packing of the two in the canister and the snug fit lids is what keeps the foods warm. My son still says he has to stand in line at the microwave anyway if he has time. Otherwise it's just warm like the last one to come to dinner just before everything gets put in the fridge. « Show Less
1912737
Yes. If it is plugged in, it is a cool as a fridge. If unplugged overnight, have ice packs in the cooler and a blanket on top of the lid for insulation and your food will stay cold and fresh for the next day. If concerned, put a thermometer in it.
1192557
This lunch box is not insulated at all. It does not seem like it was designed to keep things cold or hot.
940678
There is a hard plastic liner inside that, with an ice pack of some sort, will keep all your food cold for a considerable amount of time, regardless of the environment outside.
1587219
I took it to work with an ice pack in it and it kept my food very cold. I didn't put it in the fridge, just kept it at my desk. Worked well.
1905748
No, it does not keep food hot; but it has a built in ice-pack to help keep food in the top section cool for a few hours.
2066771
I usually put ice in it. It is not insulated, so it won't keep them cold for a long time.
1897398
It is not like a Thermos. It plugs in and warms up food. It will keep it warm as long as you keep it plugged in. This item will not keep anything cold.
533282
I pack it at around 6:30 and when my kids eat, around noon, it's still cold. I've been using this type of lunch box for the past 3-4 years- I like the design as it seems to hold more food than a standard rectangle insulated lunchbox.
398559
The cooler is made from Styrofoam and the lid does not have any type of seal other than the lip so I don't think it is "Air Tight". It is still a good container. I sent this container with two of cool packs from Seattle to North Platte next day FedEx and the contents were still frozen.
1000581
When I use it it really keeps stuff cold. It's keeps things incredibly cold. I love it for the purpose of keeping the bottles safe for my child to eat. Think if you got a bottle sleeve and made the bottle extra warm it should stay nice and warn in the sleeve. If you want to keep it warm you might want to look into a thermos. Best of luck.
375577
I don't think I would try that... I use it to keep my lunch in while I am at school. The ice always melts... I think the reason for this is because the top is not insulated, it is just a plastic lid.
1700868
Yes, once it is opened i believe it must be kept cold. It does not need refrigeration while still sealed though.
2086919
I've never put food in the cooler just beverages. I have taken this cooler fishing and to the beach all day with drinks in it and they stayed cold all day long. I do put ice in with the drinks to keep them cold.
1279625
If you put a cold pack in it, it might stay cold, but it is just like a regular Tupperware container when it comes to keeping food warm or cold.
1049736
Ice packs definitely help keep items cold. None are included. I use mine as an adult lunch box, holds plenty