LunchBots Uno Stainless Steel Food Container, Stainless Steel
by Lunchbots
Product Summary
Manufacturer: LunchbotsBrand: LunchBots
Model: UNO-STAINLESS
Color: Stainless Steel
Product features:
- Medium size 6.25-inch by 4.5-inch by 1.75-inch holds a sandwich, burrito, sushi or many other choices; capacity: 20 fluid-ounce/600 ml
- Highest quality 18/8 stainless steel with embossed lid; no plastic comes into contact with your food; BPA free
- Saves money by eliminating the need for disposable baggies
- Uno food containers are best for dry foods as lids are not water tight
- Easy to clean; dishwasher safe; won?t stain or rust
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of LunchBots Uno Stainless Steel Food Container, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Great for "adult" lunches
Summary: 4 Stars
In search of non-plastic reusable lunch options, I first tried Snack Taxi bags with velcro closures. Snack Taxis only hold so much, and my carrot sticks would be dried out by lunch time, not to mention the fact that if my sandwich wasn't guarded like Fort Knox (we're talking not even keeping it inside the lunch bag) it would be totally smooshed and flat and the bag lent it a funny taste. I decided to try these LunchBots. At first all they had were the ones with the colored lids, and although those are totally cute, they scream KID! to me. I wanted something inconspicuous. When I saw these I just had to get them. I take a lot of food to work every day; breakfast and lunch for a girl with a healthy appetite. I needed some good-sized containers that were lightweight and easy to wash. I am trying to avoid plastic as much as possible, and these paired with the airtight Pyrex 6021224 Storage 10-Piece Set, Clear with Blue Lids (BPA-free) seem to be a great option. Pyrex is heavy and you don't want a lunch bag full of it unless you're a pack mule, so using those for things like yogurt and applesauce and using these for the sandwich and crackers is a perfect combo. These are unbreakable, another plus.
I purchased the Picnic Plus Savoy Insulated Lunch Tote, Green Paisley and the LunchBots Uno and Duo in the plain stainless steel. I was curious how much room would be left in the bag after putting in the two LunchBots. They fit together in the bottom of the picnic plus stacked on top of each other, with room on the side for a cup of yogurt and something else small. They also fit in the top part of the bag stacked on top of each other. So really, you could put four of these in the bag and still have room for a can of soda on the bottom. See pictures above.
A sandwich made with a standard-sized loaf of bread fits in the Uno just fine, as does a croissant or a large bagel. There is room in Uno for a small salad or leftover lasagna, a generous portion. The Duo is the Uno cut in half, and is roomy enough for things like deviled eggs on one side and pickles on another. Or you could put crackers on one side and nuts or trail mix on the other. The point is that Duo holds two adult-sized side dishes or snacks just fine. You aren't going to go hungry, even if you eat a lot like I do. Or, for smaller appetites, you could potentially pack half a sandwich in one side of Duo and some pretzels or chips in the other. The possibilities are endless! One thing to keep in mind when packing two things in Duo, the flavors leaching and the moisture factor. If you pack crackers in one side and something moist, such as apple slices in the other, you may find yourself with soggy crackers come lunch time. Or, if you pack deviled eggs with pretzels you might have egg-flavored pretzels. Just a thought.
The only thing I have found to be mildly annoying is that the lids for my Uno and Duo don't seem to be interchangeable, even though they look the same. This is where the colored lids might actually come in handy. I think the dimensions of these plain containers are slightly different than those of the Lunchbots with the colored lids. Maybe a sandwich wouldn't fit as well in the others? I think these are more square where the others are more rounded.
Overall, these are great products that hold enough food for an adult to eat a decent-sized lunch. I don't think many people would need the space provided by the Eco, which is the larger size with the green lid, unless you want to pack a large salad or something. So if you are looking for something that's easy to clean, eco-friendly, non-plastic, lightweight, and good-sized, these containers will do the trick. Too bad they're so pricey or I'd buy some more!
Description of LunchBots Uno Stainless Steel Food Container, Stainless Steel
LunchBots Uno Stainless Steel Food Containers are great for packing a sandwich, sushi, burrito, or your other favorite meals to go. Made of the highest quality 18/8 stainless steel, LunchBots Uno food containers are durable and free of plastic and BPA. Their retro look makes food fun and appetizing, encouraging even finicky eaters to finish lunch. And to make your routine even easier, the all-stainless Uno is dishwasher safe.Kitchen Storage & Organization
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