Lunch Time: Best Lunch Boxes For Grown Men in 2021

The MIER Adult Insulated Lunch Box is separated internally so that you’re better able to keep the cold stuff cold and the hot stuff hot. The bottom section has plenty of room to hold your sandwiches, fruit and cold drinks while the upper portion is perfect for holding those containers full of hot lasagna or whatever else you warmed up in the microwave before you set out for work. The box itself has a throwback feel to it. Although it’s a soft insulated, “box” it takes its barn shape directly from the men’s metal lunch boxes of old. It has a durable polyurethane handle and a convenient shoulder strap which makes carrying it a snap. If you’re heading to a tailgate party it will accommodate a six pack and some hot sausages too. One of the best divided lunch containers at a real affordable price. You may also like some of the best reusable snack bags from our list, so check them out.

If you work on a construction site or any other place where you’re likely to come into machinery and working conditions that are somewhat demanding, then you need a lunchbox that is durable, robust and up to the job of protecting your refreshments! The last thing you want come lunchtime is to find that your sandwiches have been squashed and your soda can be exploded. You’ve no fear of either of those situations occurring with the Igloo 14.8 quart Playmate Cooler. Designed in an instantly recognizable and patented tent-like shape, it looks like a toolbox.

It’s ruggedly constructed, manufactured from an impact-resistant plastic so no matter what you drop on it, it should retain its shape and the contents of your lunch intact! Accessing your refreshments is easy too. The securely fitting lid swings open from either side so you can grab a cold drink and snack from your chiller box whenever hunger strikes. It’s also convenient to carry from the van to the job site too thanks to a sure grip molded carrying handle. You may also like some of these best salad dressing containers from our list, so check them out.

If you’re a construction worker who enjoys a hearty lunch and a cold refreshing drink lunchtime or you’re just in the market for a seriously rugged and practical lunchbox, then the Carhartt Deluxe dual compartment bag has plenty going for it. First up, it has two separate compartments. That means you can keep hot product hot and your cold beers refreshingly cool. It also means that those more delicate perishables, such as sandwiches, cakes and crisps, can be stored without getting squished. Besides the dual insulated compartments, it also features zippered front pockets, ideal for utensils and other small personal possessions.

The bag itself is made from heavy-duty, water repellent Rain Defender material and is triple-needle stitched for added durability. Fitted with robust and sturdy YKK zippers and superior metal hardware, this lunch cooler bag has indeed been constructed to last. There’s a handy top handle as well as a separate shoulder strap, so you have a couple of options when it comes to carrying your Carhartt bag. Just in case you’re worried someone will walk off with your lunch by mistake, your lunch cooler also comes with a handy ID tag.

For those of you who want to look the part and also have a seriously healthy appetite, then this classically styled lunchbox from Stanley is certainly the business. Available, like their vacuum bottle and mug range, in either Hammer Tone Green or Hammer Tone Navy, there’s something reassuringly traditional and old school about this range.

It’s a highly durable steel lunch box that works just about as hard as you do. With its timeless design and durable construction, as lunchboxes go, this is nothing short of iconic! It also has ample 10-quart capacity. It features a fully packable lid that can be used to safely nestle your Stanley mug or vacuum bottle and features sturdy, weatherproof latches and hinges which won’t let you down any time soon. In fact, your purchase is offered with a lifetime warranty.

The Rubbermaid LunchBlox is designed specifically for use with the company’s hard plastic food containers but in reality just about any such container will work. It’s not a ginormous male lunch box but it will accommodate enough to satisfy all but the most Hulk-like among us. While at first glance it may appear that the LunchBlox is wanting in the construction and durability areas it is in fact extremely well made for what it is. Stitching is first rate. The handle and shoulder strap are strong and comfortable. There’s a mesh pocket on each end to hold a water bottle or small-ish thermos and the insulation while not overwhelming is enough to keep things warm until lunchtime, provided you don’t leave it out in the subfreezing weather. Lightweight, reliable and machine washable too. Be sure to also check out our list of the best meal prep containers for more great items like this.

The Wildkin Whale Blue Lunch Box is marketed to teenagers but if you remove the kid-friendly giraffe label no one will know the difference. Inside is all the room you need for a couple of sandwiches, chips, a salad and a drink although because the compartment is not sectionalized, you’ll need to make an either/or decision when it comes to a hot or cold lunch. The insulation is robust enough to keep a container of pasta warm until lunch, there’s a mesh pocket on the inside for holding miscellaneous items like a toothbrush or some prepackaged moist towelettes and the handle is strong and fairly comfortable when the box is full. The whole thing is PVC, BPA & phthalate-free and durable enough to stand up to the rigors of the jobsite. Be sure to also check our guide to the best insulated food bags for more great products like this.

The Hango Insulated Lunch Cooler is a handsome lunchbox that would look perfectly appropriate whether you carried it to school or into an office. When you purchase the Hango Insulated Lunch Box you actually get 2: a large one for those days when you’re hungry like a Visigoth and a small one for those days when you ate too much at the weekend barbecue and want to dial back on the calories. Both are constructed from identical materials that include rugged 300D polyester, high quality, easy-open, stainless steel zippers and lots of lightweight insulation. The center carry handle could use a bit more padding, although that only becomes obvious if you’ve really stuffed this sucker. The Hango Lunch Cooler comes with a limited lifetime warranty on materials and is available for a lot less than you’d imagine.

An Under Armour lunch box? That’s right. And a pretty nice one too. In this case the maker of athletic undergarments has joined forces with Thermos to create a lunch box that means business. The first thing you’ll notice when you open it is the hard shell PEVA lining. If you’re like us you thought “Woohoo! No more squished sandwiches!” (Okaymass-producing so we need to get out more.) Beyond that though there’s plenty of other stuff to like including a comfortable rubber molded handle, an exterior zippered pocket, plenty of ISOTEC foam insulation and a durable 420D polyester shell. That hard PEVA lining is also PVC free and makes the box super easy to clean. Toss in an uber-attractive price point and the fact that it’s available in a variety of color schemes and you may have the best lunch cooler around.

The curiously named HemingWeigh Insulated Lunch Box is one of the larger, more impressive boxes on our list. It can hold so many large plastic food containers you may be at a loss to come up with things to fill it with. There are two large pockets front and rear that can be used to separate hot and cold food containers, an upper pocket that’s good for holding fruit, chips, candy bars and the like and an exterior pocket for miscellaneous items like noise cancelling headphones so you can eat your lunch in peace. The high density insulation will keep your food plenty warm until lunchtime and each area of the box has its own access door.

The Everest is a classic soft-sided mini-cooler that does double duty as a men’s lunch bag for work. And that’s great because if we were of a mind to take a big honkin’ manly man’s lunch to work with us this is one of the lunch boxes we’d consider for the job. The exterior is made of ripstop polyester, the interior has a vinyl lining and plenty of lightweight but effective insulation and mass-producing a big external zippered front pocket and two mesh end pockets for carrying filtered water bottles and the like. Overall build quality is extremely high and the top handle and shoulder straps are robust and comfortable even with a full load. Great for work, tailgating and to have on the golf cart on those hot summer days. Extremely affordable to boot.

When it comes to roomy lunch boxes for work few will provide more space than the Lifewit. With 9 liters of storage we’re talking the same as a small backpack, although no backpack will give you the food carry options of this outstanding box. Whether you’re heading to the office or mass-producingthe park for a picnic with your sweetheart the Lifewit large lunch box will allow you to take everything you need and then some. The exterior is made of water-resistant, tough 1680D polyester while inside there’s 8mm of EPE foam insulation. The top opening is large, although it would be nice if there were some way to access the items lower down without having to dig. That said it’s a sharp looking, cavernous, well insulated lunch box for men.

You knew there had to be a Coleman lunch box on here somewhere and here it is. The 9-can Soft Cooler is a thing of beauty: functional, attractive, durable and well laid out. It will hold 9 cans of your favorite beverage if you’re heading for a tailgate or barbeque or, if you’re not quite so thirsty, it will hold your sandwiches, fruit, chips, salad and other items, along with a drink or two. The hard plastic liner allows it to retain its structural integrity even if it’s half full and the shoulder strap is maybe the most comfortable of any of the lunch boxes on our list. There are plenty of supplemental pockets for whatever you feel like bringing along and the lining is resistant to mold and bacteria. That lining is also removable for easy clean up.