The 7 Best Hot Food Containers to Carry on a Snow Day
We're on the go so much. Whether we're rushing to work or out on a day of errands, sometimes it seems so much simpler to hit the fast food drive-thru and pick up a burger. But this takeout lunch habit can be unhealthy (and can easily become expensive).
That's where insulated containers come in. Whether you're packing last night's leftovers for lunch or batch prepping meals for the week, the right hot food containers can be a godsend in eating healthily and heartily all season long.
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Bentgo Stainless Insulated Food Container
This triple-insulated container is airtight and leak-proof, which means even the messiest of soups and stews will stay put inside the container (and not end up on your favorite new dress). It'll keep hot food warm and cold food cool. With a surprisingly roomy interior, you'll even be able to bring enough food along to share with a friend.
MAXSO 2-Pack Vacuum Insulated Food Jar
This convenient set comes with two insulated food jars and one foldable soup spoon. The vacuum insulated jars come in small and large sizes, are sweat-proof and leak-proof, and feature an air pressure release design. Carry your soup to work and you'll have a second container to bring a salad or entree along, too.
U-Konserve Insulated Food Jar
Reviewers say this insulated, stainless steel, and leak-proof food jar is incredibly durable. A good hack for this kind of food container is to rinse with hot water before adding food to keep it hot, or throw in the freezer for a few minutes to chill before adding food that is cold. It's easy to sanitize and it's dishwasher-safe, which makes it even more simple to use for your daily work or school lunch.
Hydro Flask Insulated Food Jar
Hydro Flask's insulated food jars come in a range of sizes and colors, making them ideal for big families. BPA-free and phthalate-free and made of pro-grade stainless steel, this is well-insulated with a secure lid and it's dishwasher-safe.
THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Food Jar with Spoon
From one of the most known names in the category, this vacuum insulated food container can keep hot food hot or cold food cold all day long, with stainless steel that stays cool to the touch no matter how hot the contents of the jar may be. Compact and portable, it comes with a folding stainless steel spoon (which is ideal for that lunchtime soup you'll be looking forward to all morning long).
LUNCIA Double Decker Insulated Casserole Carrier
Sometimes you need to carry a bit more food than leftover soup or chili. For those days when you are taking a whole casserole to your kid's class or your office potluck, this insulated carrier is the way to go. Big enough to hold a whole lasagna pan, the lining is made of food-grade aluminum foil and padded with 8mm EPE foam. Simple and compact, just fold it up until you are ready to carry the leftover food back home.
