Fit & Fresh Lunch on the Go (Colors May Vary)
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Customer Reviews of Fit & Fresh Lunch on the Go (Colors May Vary)
Customer Review: Not perfect, but much better than alternatives
Summary: 4 Stars
Part of the purpose of this product is to fit a hole in the food carrying market. As a constant lunch packer, I was sick of having to take 5 containers with me to bring my lunch, plus an ice pack. The containers I had, though good for storage in the fridge, were not really travel containers either - so I'd have to be constantly vigilant about not letting them tip or tumble.
The Fit & Fresh container did away with some of the mess and hassle of bringing a packed lunch. Not only does it all neatly fit together, but if I want to pack something a bit messy (like yogurt), I can easily seal it in the little container, which will then be sealed in the bigger container, which, even when flipped around, does not leak. The built in ice pack is incredibly handy. I also found the container sizes to be too big for me (I'm 5'2" and a light eater - I graze all day basically) so I started packing my lunch and snack in it to save even more bringing food to work hassles.
This product isn't perfect though. As others have mentioned, the top lid is thin and warps. Even just washing my lid in hot water by hand it warped a bit. But it hasn't stopped me from being able to snap it back into place on the container. A sturdier lid would be nice, especially considering part of the appeal of the product is keeping your food temperature stable. Still, I'm much happier using this container than I was prior to having it. It has eliminated a lot of packing my lunch hassle, allows me to not worry so much if I can't get my food right to the fridge when I get to work, and has allowed me to monitor my portion control more closely. My only complaint really is I wish the plastics used were a bit thicker and sturdier. Using some TLC, and hand washing, my Fit & Fresh hasn't broken, or leaked, and I would definitely try out other Fit & Fresh products based on my experience with this one.
Customer Review: Good for on the go... a bit big for young ones
Summary: 4 Stars
We purchased two of these lunch containers for our daughters when they wanted to have a home lunch. I have found them to fit everything and truly cut down on the clutter of all these other containers. With the positive is the negative which since it fits all of the containers it is just a tad too big for younger school aged children to carry in their lunch sacks; for that matter they are too big to even place in a school bag. I can see many adults carrying this in a separate shopping bag.
The ice pack is wonderful and you need to freeze it laying flat or it will be warped not allowing the lid to snap closed. One thing that I really like is that the ice pack does not lay on your meal but rather little plastic ledges. This way you will not place a sandwich that is too large on the bottom. If the ice pack does not lay flat then the lid will not snap closed. I have found that the compartments are more than enough to hold an "adult" lunch. I would estimate that each compartment holds at least a cup of food.
We have been hand washing these because of the 'warping' fears that other reviewers have mentioned/experienced. So far we have not had that issue and find the plastic to be of adequate thickness with the exclusion of the two lids for the smaller containers. I can foresee these two lids warping after being placed in the dishwasher. The ice pack is what sells this and it does deliver, just for a shorter length of time. For us it has been around 4.5 hours.
Recommend if you do understand that it is rather large but then again if you were looking at this product it is because you needed to eliminate carrying 5 other things. It will not disappoint.
Customer Review: Items are still cold 7+ hrs later!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I bought this product I didn't have a good concept of the size. Now that I've received my product I realize it really does hold a lot of food.
My first day of use I had 2 mini tortilla and cold cut roll ups, some green bean casserole, 2 string cheese, and a handful of crackers. I had a hard time finding space in my tummy through out the entire day to fit all the food in it! I'm trying to lose weight and I needed something that will help with portion control, well I need look no further because this is is!
Although this item is awesome I would not at all recommend heading the smaller containers. They are very thin and I could easily see them distorting. I tried using them on my first day of packing my new lunchbox, and the sides bowed in a bit but went back to normal after finishing the contents and putting the lid back on. So little containers are not microwave friendly unless for 30 seconds or less I imagine.
Does your workplace not have a fridge for you available? Or is it overstuffed and smelly like the one at my work? Easy enough to deal with!! I work a 9hr shift at work and from the time I left to go to work (10AM) til 7PM my food was still chilled. There is a freezer pack that will go in the middle of the upper / lower portions, at 7PM an hour before my shift ended the freezer pack wasn't froze but still cool enough to keep my string cheese nicely refrigerated. I do leave it in an insulated lunch box that it fits perfectly in, I tried to find a picture of a lunch box like mine but I can't seem to find it online.
Customer Review: Great lunch box - needs a color option
Summary: 4 Stars
What a great little lunch box this is! I find the size to be perfect, and being able to separate the various items is such a good idea! Couple that with an included ice pack to keep everything cool, and you have got yourself a winner!
I have been using this everyday since i bought it, works great for every type of lunch i have thrown at it. The little containers are just the right size for one portion or meat or a side dish. i really like the size of this unit, it works perfect for me.
I have not had many problems with the lids that the other reviewers have mentioned. I will say, though, that there is a certain technique to get them on. You kind of have to line up one of the corners, and then glide your fingers around the perimeter to get it to seal. This is because the manufacturer made really small connecting rails for the lid to snap onto. There have been no problems with the material after many cycles in the dishwasher, though i do not use Heat dry because i like save energy. So maybe that is the root of alot of problems.
Other than the lids requiring a special technique, the only other thing i can complain about is the color. I am a guy and carrying around a purple box looks a little feminine. Not that i care, i am more concerned with utility and functionality over looks, but they should offer some other color options.
Customer Review: Fantastic Item for Packing Lunch
Summary: 5 Stars
Due to weight concerns and high cholesterol I was put on a portion controlled diet. I have used my Fit and Fresh Lunch on the Go for 2 months and love it! The two small containers are perfect for fruit and vegetables and the bottom is just the right size for a two cup salad. It keeps food contained and is neat and compact and can fit in a bag or lunch bag fairly easily. My 7th grade daughter noticed the weight I was dropping and asked for one to take to school for a healthier lunch than what the school offers. She has used hers for a month and puts yogurt or a snack in the smaller containers. When we pack a sandwich in the bottom I put it in a ziplock just to keep it from touching the freezer pack during the day and getting soggy from condensation. One of my favorite snacks is 2 tbsp of low fat or natural peanut butter with cut apple slices and that fits perfectly in one of the smaller containers. I have hand-washed and dishwasher washed the unit, but only hand-washed the freezer pack and after two months my lids still fit great. This has been a fantastic tool to keep me from over eating or eating bad choices. I clean and repack it when I get home each day and pack my daughter's at the same time. I refreeze the freezer packs horizontally to prevent bulging. I am buying one for my best friend's birthday and for my older daughter too!