Wednesday, October 30, 2013

BUILT Neoprene Hobo Shoulder Lunch Tote, Black



super useful and washable, too
This lunch tote is well-constructed and comfortable to wear on your shoulder. The strap is long enough that the bag isn't stuck up under your arm pit, which I consider quite a plus. When not in use, the bag can be stored in a much smaller space than a typical lunch box. Also, because it's stretchy, you can fit a lot of food in there. I'm pretty sure I could fit an entire chicken inside. I wouldn't put a live chicken in there, of course, but one of those already cooked rotisserie jobs that you can pick up at most grocery stores. You could also fit many cans of beer inside, if what you're after is a liquid lunch. My pb&j and baggie of carrots looked terribly lonely in this cavernous bag so I added 7 or 8 of those lovely little liquor bottles that are just the right size for sneaking into work. My sandwich got a little bit squished but after my 4th adorable little bottle, I hardly noticed.

Expandable, flexible, but a wee bit leaky
I like this lunch tote very much because it is not bulky. The flexible and expandable shape makes it easier to carry and store than formed totes made with harder material.

Just one issue docked this neoprene cutie one star. On the hottest day in years, the contents (a rigid freeze pack and 2 chilled water bottles) created so much condensation that the moisture dripped through the stitching holes in the seams. I might use a plastic bag as a liner in the future.

Park tested, mom approved :)
I am reviewing this neoprene shoulder lunch bag as part of the Vine program. I have been using it to pack snacks for when we run errands or go to the park and I can definitely vouch for it keeping items cool for up to 4 hours. I usually pack the lunch bag the night before, and place it in the fridge and grab it on the way out the door. Today I left it on my car seat (in 80 something degree weather) for a couple hours, but when I checked the contents, the yogurt and banana I packed were still cool.

The shoulder strap is nice, long, and SOFT , and the bag zips up so you don't have to worry when your toddler upends it (unless you didn't zip it, and then shame on you cause it's a huge purple zipper). The inside of the bag is a nice purple (maroon? kinda is a pinkish purple) and if you're the type, you can get your initials/name embroidered on the bag, and it would look cute. It really is stylish.

I have about 2 or 3 lunch bags and this one is by far my favorite. It's...

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