Although these held up through the entire school year, they don't even fit a folder in them correctly! Very disappointing design for such an expensive bag.

I got this backpack for my kiddo who started TK. He only needs to have space for extra clothes and a standard folder. The main compartment can fit a folder, but the top corners get bent a little after zipping shut. With the extra clothes it gets a little tricky for younger kids to get the folder in and out. Also, our school has the kiddos place their lunch bags in a separate bin under their backpacks for easy access when snack or lunch starts. If I had known this, I would not have opted for this style backpack. Just something to keep in mind for the littlest kids starting school for the first time. My son loves his backpack so I will keep it.

This backpack/lunchbox is well made. It is larger than my 4 year old granddaughter, but, she expects to wear it anyway. The lunchbox in the bottom holds the Bentgo Fresh box and a 12 Oz. pre-packaged drink. It also holds a 1.4 Oz. pouch of pop tart bites and a sandwich bag of Chex Mix, both laid out as flat as you can on top of the fresh box. The mesh pouch on the side of the backpack also holds a 14 oz. Munchkin brand Miracle 360 Sippy Cup. Perfect set-up for school necessities, change of clothes, lunch and snack!

I bought two of these to use for meals on the go for my toddler. One of my best purchases to date for him! This all in one system keeps 4 different food items cooled and secure and separate. I love the ease of packing up all of the healthy finger foods I prep at home and taking them on the road. Even better, cleanup is a breeze. Soap and water +- running the food tray through the dishwasher and this kit is ready for the next meal. I suspect these Bentgo boxes will be part of our routine for many years to come!

This is great for my kids next step. The slightly larger compartments and the ability to keep the items fresh and cool are a big plus for this SoCal heat! Only thing is it took quite some time to receive my order-expect 8-10 business days so order in advance for next school year.

We like the bigger compartments than the other models. Harder to put the pieces together and close the lid though. Hand washing every time takes more time than putting in the dishwasher. Otherwise it’s a great product. Could Bentgo put a lunchbox menu list/cookbook for adults and children? Their promotional photos look so appetizing!

We love this chill lunch box. I think it’s good quality. I like that the tray can go in the dishwasher. I wish the whole thing could but I understand that would mess with the seal on the compartments. It held up an entire school year and we would have used it this year but we forgot it in the backpack on the last day of school. I will say that it is airtight because there was no smell until we found it and opened it up to all kinds of things growing in it. Sadly we threw that one away and got a replacement this year. No complaints - just don’t forget it in your kid’s backpack over the summer!

Pros: Great size, it really is leak proof, and it looks great, good quality material. Cons: the box is a little heavier than I thought, and after 4 hours in a park with the box under the stroller the grapes were not cold anymore. I’ll try putting the box inside an insulated bag and see if it’ll help.

I’ve been using bentgo for my daughters lunches for 3 years now. I love the that I don’t have to send her lunch in multiple containers or plastic baggies! I Just purchased this two pack. I love the built in ice pack, it keeps everything nice and chill which is especially great on those hot days.

As someone who wants to bring small amounts of several things for lunch, this box is the perfect size! I have both this and a Bentgo Kids, and I rotate between them. It might be marketed for kids, but as an adult with a smaller appetite, I find this to be a better size than the larger ones.