Pro tip: The $40 insulated lunch bag that saved my commute sanity

Honestly, I got sick of spending $12 a day on downtown sandwiches, so I bought this cheap insulated bag from Target for $40. It's one of those soft zipper ones with the thick foil lining. I pack my lunch the night before now, and it stays cold for like 5 hours even on the train. Last Tuesday, I forgot it in my car during a 90 degree day and the yogurt was still chilly when I got back. Ngl, that single bag has probably saved me $200 in two months. I just wish the zipper held up better after 10 weeks of daily use. Has anyone else found a brand that lasts longer without ripping?

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ryantorres20d ago

Yeah I had the same zipper problem with that Target one. I switched to the PackIt brand, the one with the built in gel lining that freezes overnight. It's about $35 but mine has lasted almost two years now with zero rips. The only downside is it takes up more room in the freezer than just tossing a cold pack in. But honestly, the convenience of just grabbing the whole thing and walking out the door has been huge for me.

tara_patel19d ago

Read somewhere that the PackIt bag is supposed to be pretty indestructible.

leodavis19d ago

The built-in gel lining is a game changer honestly. I used to forget a separate ice pack half the time and that just wrecked my whole lunch. Now I just freeze the whole bag overnight and boom, cold lunch with zero effort.