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At this point the majority of us spend at least a few days a week in the office, and so apart from the occasional lunch splurge, most of us are relying on the humble work packed lunch. There are lots of perks to prepping your own lunch – not least the cost-saving aspect of not forking out for a Pret baguette every day. Titan Lunch Bag
Whether you've got a fridge in your office or not, it's always a good idea to have an insulated lunch bag cooler. If you have a fridge then you're keeping your dinner leftovers fresh on the journey to work, and if you don't have a fridge you can at least be confident in the knowledge your pre-prepped salad is still good to eat come 1pm.
Here are our some of favourite lunch cooler bags and boxes:
Best lunch bag for capacity: KALIDI Roll Top Insulated Lunch Bag
Best budget lunch cooler bag:&Again Gingham Paper Cooler Lunch Bag
Best multi-compartment lunch cooler bag: Life Wit Insulated Lunch Bag
Best lunch cooler bag with boxes: Tatay 5-Piece Urban Lunch Pack with 4 Food Containers
Best alternative lunch box container: Frank Green Insulated Food Container
So if you haven't invested in a lunch cooler bag or box for your mid-week lunches, then these are our pick for the best lunch bags and boxes to take into the office in 2024.
This is just so cute and we love it. A shoulder strap makes it easy to carry, the roll top is sweet and keeps things secure, and the colour is lush.
We will ever get over our gingham obsession? Unlikely. And so this insulated lunch bag is ideal for furthering our obsession. Not to mention it's affordable at only £14 too.
Black + Blum products are beautiful quality and this looks very smart. It's wipe-clean, leakproof (always a plus when you're putting it in your lovely handbag) and it's also freezer-safe so it'll double up as a food prep container in a pinch.
Yes, you could use this for your lunch. But it's also the perfect size for a six-pack of beer – and it comes with a built-in bottle opener. One for your summer picnics!
So, this isn't the cutest bag on the list, but it's a bargain price and it's super roomy, so we think it's a good choice for both working lunches and weekend picnics in the park. It's insulated and also comes with an ice pack, unlike others out there.
Not only is this lunch bag completely insulated with a durable outside fabric, it also comes with four individual food containers. Say goodbye to your flimsy takeaway containers. We also like the mesh pocket you can store your utensils or napkins in.
If you don't want a full lunch bag, and just need a container to bring in a meal, then we'd opt for one of these insulated food containers from Frank Green. The come in two sizes - 475ml or 295ml and four different shades (our favourite is this blushed shade). It can keep food or drinks hot or cold for a number of hours, perfect for bringing in last night's leftovers.
If you don't have space in your handbag to fit your lunch box, this cute little insulated tote bag is for you.
Okay, so you're probably not packing Fortnum's finest treats into your lunchbox every day, but at least you can still feel a bit fancy if you're sitting with this particular bag at your desk.
We're getting some old school vibes with this insulated paper bag-style lunch bag. It's available in a classic brown or a pretty blue terrazzo-ish option — and there's a handy pouch for your used cutlery, so you won't get it all gross.
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