Hydracentials Stylish On The Go Lunch Tote, Black

So I’ve had this bag for a few months now and have really put it to the test. I bought this because I bring my lunch to work and school every day (hello tight student budget!), and let’s just say I ended up cleaning a nasty mess out of my backpack once. Separating my lunch is best.The color is perfect and matches well to any outfit I wear. I like the extra pocket on the outside where I can throw in my keys or a wallet, and it carries just like a shorter handled purse. I’ve actually used this as a replacement for a purse a few times! The inside is insulated, but do not expect it to be something that keeps your food frozen, just keeps it from melting. The only major complaint I have is that I had an ice pack in it, and at the end of the day, the condensation from the ice pack had melted all the way through the bag onto the carpet the bag was sitting on. For something to be insulated, I expect that not to happen in just a couple of hours.One additional bit of nitpicky criticism is the length of the handles. I prefer something longer, but this was the one that matched my persnickety color tastes, so I went with it. Most days, I’m ok with carrying on my shoulder, but there are times I would prefer the option to have the length be further down. Overall, this has been useful and has taken a beating. I’m hard on my lunch bags, and it’s held up well.

I bought this bag because it is insulated and slightly larger than average bag (inside, measured at bottom - approximately 12 inches across, 5 inches wide, 9 inches top to bottom). There is also an outside pocket about 7" deep and around 5-6 inches at opening and widens to bag edges. It is also very cute, black with white accents. We needed it for foods we take to my daughter's dance competitions and recital. With the bottle of icy water, and small ice pack just in case, the food stayed cold from the time we left at about 6am, until we got home at around 9pm (I sliced cheese for cheese and crackers and cheese was still cold). As a bonus, the bag contained a card offering a free reusable snack bag that I just followed directions and was sent. It is also insulated, approximately 6" across and same top to bottom as measured on inside. Although I haven't used the snack bag yet, I did put a cold pack into it and zipped it up and the cold pack stayed cold for the 7 or so hours I kept it in there--inside of bag was still cold when opened it. The snack bag is not pleated at bottom, so I don't know how much you can put into it, maybe a baggie of sliced cheese, fruit, not sure--when I do, I'll update this review. Although knowing us we sometimes use bags for other than the intended purposes. But it was free! Love free! We'll see. Anyway, lunch tote very cute, sturdy straps, that if so inclined you can pop up onto your shoulder. Well constructed. Did not need to, but sure can just wipe with cloth or rinse in sink, don't wring-- I would not put through washer (I know someone will ask), it may damage inside. Just a very nice bag!

I am really hard on my lunch bags that I tote to and from work on the train every day. This one is awesome and a seriously amazing deal for the money. I think I have had it for about a year now and it shows no real signs of wear or tear other than a little dinge where the white trim is (I'm sure it would clean easily with a little soap and water). I can fit a lot of stuff in here including my lunch (with containers, etc) and my coffee travel mug. It is easy to clean if I spill something inside. The little pocket on the front of the bag serves as a train pass holder and a cell phone holder for me (for easy access). If you are looking for something that is easy to carry, functional, sleek, and insulating, I would strongly suggest this bag. I'd give 6 stars if I could!

Since COVID I've been bringing my lunch to work and would include beverages and a Yeti tumbler. The last bag I had was completely worn out. This one holds everything plus looks great. Love the fact that I can carry it on my shoulder freeing my hands to hold other things as I go back and forth to work.

I generally like the lunch bag, BUT it had a smudge of dirt on the side right out of the box- Fine, not a big deal but it also immediately started falling apart and I had to sew it myself🤨