Not what I expected. So I really like the idea of these. I was very excited to receive it. But upon first use, the lid did not work properly. It does not close all the way, or stay closed, which I guess is why you have to use the strap that is included. It is not what I was hoping for in a lunch storage container - specially meant to hold food that will NOT leak!

I absolutely LOVE these. I had two that I purchased originally for myself something like 7 or so years ago, AFAIK when the company had just started. Recently my 3 year old and 1 year old have been going to daycare, and in an effort to make their lunch prep as easy as possible I was looking for the perfect lunch boxes for them. I tried a few other brands, but ended up coming back to the classic Bentgo boxes. So I ordered 2 more, along with some fantastic accessories. I love that these are durable and easy to clean, and they're going to be able to grow with my kiddos's appetites. And they're reasonably priced compared to a lot of other kid lunch boxes. The only thing I would like would be a shorter strap or more convenient solution to using these bentgos with only the lower half. Currently the teachers will send the bentgo boxes back collapsed (but still with some food stuffs), but the strap isn't tight enough when it's like that to keep it closed so some stuff with still leak out into their lunch bags. Luckily we have bentgo lunch bags and those are super easy to clean!

I searched for a lunch bag for a long time. This one was exactly the right size for my needs and I was excited when it arrived. However, it had a horrible moldy stench to it which continued after a thorough cleaning & Clorox wipe down. It’s been a week and it still literally stinks. I have to store it outside the house. I do t want to throw it away because it’s brand new but it is basically unusable. The search will continue.

Problem solver: dislike over salted, pricey "commercial" lunches and seeing horrible gnarly, overfilled trash cans. Prefer to make own food; control especially sodium , cleanliness, and portion sizes. On Sunday, we make huge batches of food. These products allow one to eat well, reduce trash (especially the plastic type) control portions, and save money. Using these products involves a learning curve to remember to clean, dry for next use and take home. There is also the thoughtful requirement to plan where the "dirty" vessels will go. But, in the end, as a species, we SHOULD use these products as we can better plan. Essential learning opportunity for children.

I love my Bentgo Deluxe Lunch Bag! I liked having several colors to choose from and the Bentgo website is user friendly. The top portion of the bag has a place for an ice pack to keep your food cold. The outer zippered pouch can be used for napkins, salt, pepper etc. Cleaning the Bentgo Deluxe Lunch Bag is quick and easy thanks to the easy clean fabric. The handle is padded so it’s easy to carry, and comes with a strap for optional use. I’m really enjoying my lunch bag.

This compact, thoughtfully designed lunch box holds a good amount of food but does not take up much space in my backpack or in the crowded work fridge. I like the way it lets me separate different foods, keeps utensils conveniently tucked away, and is versatile enough that I can use the full set or just one container.

I purchased this for my daughter who is in college and walks, bikes, hikes, all of the time. She saw her outdoor education students using these this past summer at camp and decided she needed one. I am going to get one for myself! A great way to get rid of so many containers in my bag.

This is a good size and has useful compartments, but it's a bit fussy. I don't like needing to use the strap to hold it altogether, though it's not the end of the world. The trays sometimes don't settle right on top of each other, but they get there eventually. The plastic has a slick feel as of oil on it that hasn't washed off so far, even after a trip through the dishwasher. Otherwise, it's functional!

I got these for myself and my partner to take lunch to work. They worked so well that I got one for my niece to take to school. They are a good size and fit quite a bit of food. I was worried about them staying together but I have never had an issue (even with a kindergartner using them).

I love the color of my lunch bag, and the fact that it's very well-made. It's very convenient to have 2 ways to carry the bag: with a handle like a traditional lunch box, and a long strap for over-the-shoulder or crossbody. I use the purple Bentgo Salad Bowl set with this bag. However, I wish the bag were a little taller or a bit wider so that I could also carry a piece of fruit, a container of yogurt, or some other item along with my salad.