So, you all probably remember the review I did last year, it's still going strong and has a lot of info in it. But, as with everything, things have changed, there are new lunchboxes, there are some that just didn't last the distance and there are some serious recommendations I need to get out there! So...welcome to the 2017 lunchbox review. With everything you need to compare, choose and get ready for school for next year.
I seriously thought last years review couldn't get bigger, but I've got 24 lunchboxes in this one, and that's with removing some of the ones from last year that we are no longer using. While I've got your attention, I've written an ebook with everything you need for lunches in 2017!
2017 Lunchbox Review
What's included: (the ♥ indicates they are new to the 2017 lunchbox review):
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Yumbox Tapas ♥
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Little Lunchbox Company Bento 3 ♥
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Little Lunchbox Company Bento 5 ♥
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Go Green Medium ♥
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3 compartment bento lunchbox ♥
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Smash Slimline Bento ♥
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Smash Bento Duo ♥
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Munchbox ♥
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Yumbox Original
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Goodbyn Hero
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Bentology Bento Box
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Yumbox Panino
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Bentgo Kids
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Lunchbots Bento cinco
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Planet Box Rover
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Go Green large
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Fuel Bento
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Boon Trunk
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Boon Cargo
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Shikiri
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Easy Lunchboxes
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Tupperware Sandwich Keeper Plus
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Sistema Triple Split
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Smash Nude Food Movers Rubbish Free Lunches
2017 lunchbox review table
There are some other lunchboxes included in the 2015 Lunchbox Review if that interests you, but they aren't ones that we've continued to use this year. You can check them out here.
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What we are going to be using in 2017
When I do this lunchbox review, I genuinely want you to come away from it with a better understanding of the lunchboxes available on the market. And part of that is that I'm kind of endorsing the products, right?
So here goes:
Master 4: yumbox original and panino with little lunchbox co bento 3 on other days
Miss 6: yumbox original and panino with little lunchbox co bento 5 on other days
Me: yumbox tapas and lunchbots bento cinco
Mr Kidgredients: shikiri as a snack box, fuel bento as a lunchbox
If you need crunch and sip container reviews, be sure to check out this post.
So if you're getting excited about lunches for 2017, be sure to order The Kidgredients Guide to Awesome Lunches.
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Danielle says
Hello, have you used the new stuck on you bento box? If so would you know how it compares to the yum box in quality and leak proofness? Also is there a release date yet on the yumbox tapas?
Many thanks
Kylie says
I haven't used the new stuck on you bento, sorry. The Taapas is due in april!
Mary says
Thanks very much for these reviews! Could you please tell me which insulated bag the Boon trunk fits into? I'm having trouble finding one. Thank you very much in advance.
Kylie says
Mmmm...the trunk is a tricky one, I think it fits in the so young, but I'll check!
Jude Kate Schilling says
Hi! Thanks so much for you reviews! I am struggling with the decision of which to buy for my 5 year old starting prep... I have seen the yumbox original and it seems small...
When you say your little miss 6 uses the original and the panino do you just swap and change depending on what your packing that day? And then send the little lunchbox co too?
Thanks again!
Kylie says
Yes, I switch between the original and panino. She also takes a yumbox mini snack and a fuel snack n' dip. The school requires 3 containers. 🙂
Kellie says
Hello! Do you use an insulated lunch bag and if so which one fits the yum box panino (or original) and a mini? Thanks so much, Kellie
Kylie says
Hi Kellie, I use a so young it fits a yumbox, a minisnack and a fuel snack and dip with the icebrick. I also use a fridge to go (medium).
Jeni says
Hi, thank you so much for the reviews, I have found them very useful. I was wondering about what you have listed for each child, do they take all those lunch boxes each day to preschool/school/childcare/Kindy? Also what lunch cooler bags do you recommend or have reviews for? Thanks! ?
Kylie says
Hi Jeni, my daughter takes a yumbox, a yumbox mini snack and a fuel dipper each day. We put them all in either our soyoung lunchbag or a medium fridge to go.
Julie says
Hi, just wondering how you fit all 3 into the medium fridge as the dimensions for all 3 and the fridge don't add up?
Kylie says
Hi Julie! They do fit, here's a video: https://www.facebook.com/kidgredients/videos/1338789182798940/
Julie says
Love your work!! Thanks very much Jx
Cindy @YKOT says
This is awesome! Thanks for such a thorough review! Can't wait to try your lunch box ebook ideas too!
Kirsty @ My Home Truths says
Whoa! What a great review again Kylie. And your ebook looks great too - off to preorder now (no pressure 😉 )