Top 5 Lunch Boxes for Men
A good lunch box for men should cater to your specific meal-packing needs. For instance, if you pack soups or stews, you should choose a rounded container with a leakproof lid, like the W&P Seal Tight Glass Bowl.
Similarly, a bento-style lunch container is ideal for packing separate ingredients and condiments so they don’t mix together. Other important features include temperature retention and rugged design.
L.L.Bean
Unlike some of the more flashy lunch boxes we looked at, this one is all about durability. Muted earth tones, ripstop fabrics, and rubbery-feeling materials give it an adult look that stands out from the rest. The flip-top lid is insulated to keep food and drinks cool, and the box comes with a one-year guarantee. There are also some size and style variations, including an expandable option. Senior Editor Kalee Thompson loves hers and recommends it highly.
Herschel
When it comes to classic accessories, Herschel is a can’t-go-wrong brand. Their Pop Quiz lunch box looks just as cool at a picnic in the park as it does next to your briefcase at work. It’s insulated to keep your food cold and has one compartment within, giving you the freedom to arrange your snacks any way you want. Plus, Herschel’s trademark emblem makes it look cooler than most other lunch boxes.
The Herschel’s aesthetics are a bit more mature than other lunch boxes we looked at, but that’s what gives it a cool, rugged edge. Muted earth tones like burnt orange and dark blue and fabrics like ripstop and rubbery-feeling nylon add to its look. It holds a full meal, and fits a few ice packs for added coldness.
Duluth
Duluth is a port city with an even smaller-town feel. It’s part rugged, part refined and 100% one-of-a-kind along the pristine shores of Lake Superior. It’s home to a multitude of craft industries and fosters a vibrant art scene. It’s also a place where you can climb the world’s longest lift bridge and watch huge ships pass through its canal.
It’s the starting point for vehicle trips touring the North Shore of Minnesota toward Thunder Bay, Canada. And it’s trunk suitcase the host of the Grandma’s Marathon, attracting runners from around the world each June. The event starts in the tourist neighborhood of Canal Park and passes through the Aerial Lift Bridge and the Duluth Ship Canal. The city also has several historic immigrant neighborhoods and a professional symphony orchestra.
Onyx
Known as the stone of self-control, onyx protects against negativity consciously directed at you. It also helps you to be the master of your destiny and bolsters confidence. It also encourages discipline, making it easier to achieve your goals.
This black, parallel-banded silicate mineral can be found in a wide variety of hues and patterns. The most common color is dark black with white banding, but it can also be red, green, brown, or clear. Some varieties of onyx are polygonal and have stripes that look like fingers or claws.
Onyx reinforces the understanding that there is no death, aids in the process of reunification with those who have passed on, and enables psychic communication with them. It also promotes mediumship, facilitates sA?A 1/2ances, conveys messages from the dead, and supports past-life and between-lives regression work. It also prevents and removes spirit possession.
Carhartt
Whether you’re at work, on the trail, or on a day trip, this ruggedly handsome Carhartt lunch box cooler can handle it all. It’s insulated and offers plenty of room for a sandwich, snacks, and even a couple post-work beers.
Its muted earth tones and hardy materials give it a look that feels more like a man’s bag than many of the flashier options we looked at. And, at just over a pound, it’s easy to carry with ease.
It may not have the bells and whistles of some of the other bags we looked at, but it’s an excellent option if you need something that can get you through your busy day without making you feel weighed down or uncomfortable. Plus, it’s a great deal for the price.
Stanley
With a long history of making steel-based products, this rugged lunch box from Stanley has a classic metal look that will last. The domed lid is sized for a Stanley-branded bottle or thermos, with metal brackets that keep your drink nestled safely above the food. While wholesale bag manufacturers this isn’t as insulated as other options, it’s also one of the lighter and cheapest on this list.
In our testing, we found that the latch and hook closures on this Stanley model were among the easiest to open and close. Plus, the softer corners and muted color scheme feel more grown-up than some of the other hardy offerings on this list. This makes it a great option for an office job, hikes or picnics. And it’s backed by a lifetime guarantee.