Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Leak-Resistant Lunch Box - 3-Compartments with Bonus Silicone Container, Durable, Eco-Friendly, Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free, Ideal for School, Ages 3+ (Green)

I bought this lunchbox for my 11-year-old daughter who wanted something that fits in her bag, was leakproof, and had a bento-box style. The lunchbox is nice in that the compartments hold a nice variety of items. We have packed everything from sandwiches, frozen and fresh fruit, cut up veggies, tuna salad, chocolates, pretzels, sushi rolls, crackers, cookies, etc.PROS: Nice variety of compartment sizes makes it easy to portion food.Easy to clean. I hand-wash it when it comes home and set it to dry. My daughter then makes her lunch after dinner and we pop it in the fridge overnight.Lunch stays cool until lunch timeLeak-proof - frozen fruit which melts by lunchtime doesn't leak into her bagnot too heavyshe can open and close the latches with no troubleIt is easily stack able and fits well in the fridgeCons: I am concerned that the latches may break over time, but so far they are fine. We have had the lunchbox for a while and its used daily during the week.I would like the lunchbox to come with a small waterproof bag so that the whole thing can be slipped into her backpack. The lunchbox is leak proof, but not if you accidentally forget to close one of the latches. A bag would contain any mess.

We've lived with these boxes for 2 years now, through kindergarten and first grade. They hold ample amounts of food, wash well, absolutely do not leak, and my kiddo can open and close them herself. They are rather heavy, but if you want to avoid plastic then so are all the options. The color on the outside will start flaking off if you run them through the dishwasher, but they tell you this straight out on the packaging. For me, it was worth the convenience of not hand-washing these to lose the decorative paint. Honestly, I think they should either skip the paint or use the same material my kid's name/phone number sticker is made from because that thing isn't budging. We had a problem with one of them after a year+ of use and the customer service was excellent! We had a new box shipped to us right away, no hassle.I wasn't sure what we would like better so I bought some LunchBots bento boxes at the start of Kindergarten as well. We like the Bentgo ones much better than the LunchBots which leak and let juices/fluids from one food item invade the space of other food items resulting in fruit juice soaked into your sandwich or chips/pretzels losing their crunch, for example.

Great for my 4/5 year old. We switched from the classic 5-compartment plastic Bentgo. That one was great for my preschooler (light, leak proof, easy to open and close, good size compartments for his age). This larger metal one is also leak proof. But it is significantly heavier. And it is a bit harder to close (the metal latches need to be pulled up by pulling up on the lid before it will close and you can latch it). So if your kid is a bit older, and/or practices with you a bit, closing it on their own shouldn’t be too hard. My only complaint is that it isn’t really dishwasher safe. I handwash it 75% of the time, and the other 25% I put it on the top shelf in the dishwasher. The color coating on the top has started significantly peeling. The Bentgo logo started peeling first, and I thought I could slow it with a sticker. But the next wash, the whole corner started to go. Otherwise, it’s great.

I read the reviews from other purchasers, and I was worried about the hinges/clasps but figured I'd give this shot (because for some reason I thought it would turn out better for me, lol ok). I love the stainless steel, I love the size of the compartments and the little silicone cup (I'm a sucker for the little features). Its pretty slim which is also really nice to slide into a backpack and tbh my son thought it looked like a fun little laptop. Whatever gets you through the day, ya know?I bought two of these so my kids wouldn't be endlessly fighting over them; one of them is fine, but the other had clasps popping open on its maiden voyage. Before I even put food in it! I thought maybe it needed time to stretch out its little jonts and hinges and used it for a short car trip. Wrong! the clasps never closed completely, and they still don't.The clasps click and close on the top, vs other bentgo containers where they click shut on the bottom. Those feel really secure and you can hear the "click" to know they're fully closed and airtight. These just kind of slide into place without much of a click - it honestly surprises me that the closing mechanism feels a bit faulty and poorly made for something that otherwise feels really solid. The plastic the clasps are made with honestly feel cheap and like a total afterthought.I know little tiny hands need to be able to open these but the clasps slide on and then just slip right back off 75% of the time I close it, and I'm only 4 days into owning it. And even though closes pretty decently without the clasps, I'm not spending fifty dollars (!) for something which carries the risk of a child haphazardly throwing it in after lunch, with all the stuff he told me he ate, but didn't really, and then the whole backpack is covered in strawberry juice and smeared peanut butter at the end of a long day. I need things to make my life easier, not things that make me swear more. Supes grateful for free returns. byeeeeeee!

Very sturdy and a little heavy but my kids didn’t have any issues carrying it and opening it. I do recommend

We've had our purple stainless steel Bentgo box for less than 2 years now. Some things to note - yes, you can wash it in the dishwasher top rack, but the color seems to peel off after doing this. So hand washing typically is the way to go. I will note that if you don't remove leftover food immediately, the stainless steel will still mold and stain. We think we're okay with this because we do run this through the dishwasher regularly, which should sanitize the metal, but the stains are still there. So don't make the mistake of leaving school lunches in there over the weekend, thinking there won't be consequences because this steel is "stainless".We chose stainless steel for our daughter's lunch box because we were concerned about plastics and wanted to reduce the amount of plastics her food comes in contact with. This is great in that regard.The weight is heavy for a young child. 1.3 lbs is understandably measured without food contents. I usually end up carrying her backpack even though this box and a water bottle are the only things in her backpack.The latches are hard to open. My 4yo has her teacher open it for her. The school is understandable with this.Since it's steel, the box doesn't maintain food temperature. Important to consider when choosing items to pack for lunch.We love this product because the design is just so sleek and beautiful. It's a very slim box. The compartment sizes are just right for a 4yo's appetite.Hopefully the purple finish will hold out a little bit longer.

Size was perfectColor was nice and brightQuality was excellent

I own four of these lunchboxes for my two kids.Pros:✔ Holds a good amount of food✔ Bento compartments are well sized✔ Leak-proof when fully latchedCons:✘ Food tastes like soap. The silicone lid can’t be removed for separate cleaning, and it absorbs dish soap smell/flavor that transfers strongly to food✘ Inconsistent latch quality — some are very hard to close, others are too loose and pop open✘ Paint doesn’t last — not a big deal, but it's annoying to clean up after the little flakes.

EXPENSIVE, nice and barley lasted 1 year!!I think it keeps the food fresher but not 100% certain. Easy to clean. Prefered these over our old yumbox bentos. I wish there was a leakproof lid for the silicone container that comes inside the bento.They fit a lot if you know how to pack in - however the bowls are quite shallow and easy for delicate fruits and veggies to get squished and bruised if not cut small enough to fit just so, when the lid is closed.Update OCT 2024.I expected more from a $90 metal bento box.Sadly after 1 year of gentle/normal ocasional use the hinge just popped off from the lunch box.Upon close inspection it doesn’t look like it was secured down strongly but just gently soldered together.I won’t be buying these lunch boxes again.

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We have many different lunch boxes - the regular Bentgo, two different Yumboxes, and a 3sprouts lunchbox but I think this one is the best. It is very versatile and works for both sandwich type lunches, and more bento types. I really like the little silicone insert and wish I could buy more of that size and half the size separately. It is completely leakproof and has held up very well to my not so careful 7-year-old's handling. No scratches, stains, or dents after using it for the school year. I also find it easy to wash and dry. Lot's of the other lunchboxes tend to hold pockets of water but this one air dries easily. It's a bit heavy due to the stainless steal so keep that in mind depending on your child's age. It's also a larger size so maybe better for Grade 1 and up.

I’m so happy we found these lunch boxes as my children outgrew the smaller versions.They are the perfect size to fit a hearty lunch for older kids and teens (even adults)! I love that they are leak proof and slim enough to fit in a packed “high school” backpack. My kids love that they don’t have to worry about a bunch of containers. They are super versatile with the moveable silicone insert.Built to last and made very well. These are the only lunch kits that have lasted more than one school year !Also, the customer service is incredible. We lost one of the silicone inserts and staff were kind, helpful and efficient when it came to getting a replacement. They sent one out with no questions asked and wouldn’t let me pay for it.We will definitely continue to purchase from Bentgo. Thank you for the wonderful products and service!

La compré pensando que sería para mí hija, pero es muy pesada como para ponerla en su mochila.La calidad es muy buena.