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LunchBots Large Trio Stainless-Steel Lunch Container has a professional design and is big enough for college students to pack a whole meal or a full day of snacks.
A lot of people don't think about lunch boxes when they're headed off to college. Most college freshmen are focused on the all-you-can-eat dining commons for their meals, but you shouldn't underestimate how much a lunch box will come in handy in college. Meal plan points run out, sometimes there isn't time to go to the dining hall between classes, and when students move off campus, they usually don't have a meal plan.
We love the LunchBots Large Trio Stainless Steel for college because it's simple, durable, and versatile. The plain design won't have college students feeling like a middle-schooler toting around a lunch their mommy made, and it transfers well to professional life. It can also be used to carry just a few snacks for a long day on campus.
The box is a stainless-steel bento box that's the perfect size for a large main dish and two sides. According to reviewers, the main compartment is large enough to fit a sandwich on standard-size bread. The compartments aren't leak-proof, but you can upgrade to a bundle to add silicone leak-proof containers.
You might want to buy a bag to put the box in, especially if you need to add an ice pack. However, LunchBots sent me one of their boxes, and I've had no problem just tossing it into a backpack by itself. The lid has never come off, and going without a lunch bag saves space when you already have a lot of things to carry. Since it's stainless steel, things won't smashed (just be sure not to pack anything that will leak). You can also read my full review of LunchBots here.
LunchBots boxes are among the bestselling lunch boxes on Amazon, and reviewers love the box — it has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. Some reviewers noted that the optional colored plastic cover didn't hold up well. Many reviewers rave about the box, and one verified purchaser said: "We've been using LunchBots for years and still have some of their very first containers. I love the durability of them and that they are non-toxic."
Pros: Transfers well to professional life, durable stainless steel, fits plenty of food for a full meal or a whole day of snacks
Cons: Compartments aren't leak-proof, some reviewers note the optional colored cover isn't durable