THERMOSFood Jar with Microwavable Container, 12-Ounce, Stainless Steel

I use this thermos every day to send my two kids to daycare with warm food for either lunch or breakfast. When sending breakfast items, I don't even bother warming up the outer shell using hot water and it manages to keep the food piping hot for the hour time between preparation and consumption. I've confirmed with the daycare teachers that lunches are still warm when pre-heating the container with hot water and that time difference is 3-4 hours.The only negative experiences I've had with this thermos so far are as follows:1) One of my kids broke my wife's foot by dropping a full thermos from a high chair. Clearly this product is robust and you may want to consider wearing steel toed boots if you plan on giving the product to a child in an elevated position who doesn't have complete mastery of motor skills.2) My kids managed to crack the handle tabs of the plastic insert. I've fixed this issue with superglue without issue twice and in the case where I couldn't find the tab piece, I was able to order new plastic insert replacements for $5 each.3) Daycare lost one of my thermoses and I had to order a new one.

I finally found the right product. The sleeve easily comes out with a simple turn and lift, and it can be microwaved and washed. Previous vacuum sealed canisters could not go through the dishwasher [water gets trapped inside], but this is fabulous! The insulated metal sleeve remains clean, so only the clear plastic and lid needs cleaning. [The metal sleeve only ever needs a wipe with a wet cloth, if its been handled with dirty hands. The container holds in heat and cold perfectly, and the clear container design allows me to see what's inside, if I need to put it in the refrigerator. Also, I contacted Thermos, and they sent me additional clear containers at very little cost, as I thought someone threw one out accidentally. I can have one in the wash and put it right back to use the next morning. My kids can easily open the container as the clear handles also gives them something for leverage. I have yet to have a single leak [which was also something previous products had issues with.] It's often tipped on its side and thrown into a punchbag or backpack. I absolutely love this product and it's really held up. Very smart design.

love this product it last long , I have it for years now, my only issues is the handels can break after a while. Other than that I love this product especially for my kids to pack their lunch for school.

Love the removable microwave feature

This product is a great idea, but the vacuum seal works so well that when heated food cools slightly, the top becomes impossible to remove. Our kids went hungry at school lunch because they couldn’t get the lid off.When they got home, I had to heat the container for 45 seconds in the microwave just to relax the vacuum.This would work fine for cold meals, but hot meals are a disaster.

(Added notes on Oct 2015)I've been using this food jar several times a week for 9 months now and really like it. I can prepare cold breakfast the night before in the plastic insert (eg: overnight oats, fruit salad), keep it in the fridge and pop it into the steel casing to go in the morning. I also use it for hot stuff (eg: hot oatmeal, soup, stew, scrambled eggs) which I prepare by microwaving in the plastic insert. This saves me on washing up extra bowls / pots.The plastic insert is quite sturdy. So far It has lasted fine with no cracks or warping (note: I hand wash the insert). Initially I was worried after reading about the experiences of other reviewers and ordered 2 extra plastic inserts from Thermos. However, I have not had to use them thus far.I have not had any difficulty with opening the jar, unlike other reviewers. I really like the convenience of having fewer utensils to wash up.This is just the right size for me at 12oz and the wide mouth is easy to fill / clean. I have other Thermos food jars at 16 and 10 oz which are better at keeping food hot, because of the full steel construction and better insulated lid. However, food can be warmed up again in the microwave if needed. The 12 oz size is the sweet spot - 10 oz is tad too small and 16 oz requires a long enough spoon to reach the bottom.

Great design:Spill & Leak resistant (unless damaged)CompactMicrowavable inner containerDecent insulator packageDurableGreat bring-along container for last night's leftovers/soupsWide mouth design for easy spooning/forkingHandles for hot content liftingCons:Won't fit a cup holderWon't stay hot/cold all day (but contents are microwavable/refrigerate-able)If your looking for a drink tumbler, look elsewhere- could do it but why? Better choices out there by Thermos & othersBut if you want to bring along mom's chunky soup or stew- what else would you use? Tupperware?

Best Thermos for lunch. I won't buy another brand, whoever is complaining about the product isn't using it correctly. I normally pour kettle boiled hot water in thermos part and let it sit covered for 30min-1 hour. Then I dish my food in the plastic container and heat in microwave, sometimes heat in different container and then move over to plastic insert. You haveto make sure you use boiling hot water in thermos and you have to make sure your food is very hot too. My lunches are always hot like it was just cooked. Will definitely recommend this product. It works !

Compete de igual para igual com a Stanley e o preço é mais barato!

It is very good .

Me cubrió muy bien mis necesidades de transportación y funciona sin derrame alguno.

Nice

Best thermos I've ever owned! I have been using them daily for both myself at work and my son at school since September and have never had a problem with leaking, cracking etc ... Food (either hot or cold) is always at the ideal temperature by the time lunch rolls around. Easy to clean and store. Works perfectly with our neoprene lunch bags Neoprene Lunch Bag by iColor - Insulated Lunchbox - Thermal Lunch Tote Bag -Water Resistant Lunch Box & Food Container - Great for Travel, Outdoors, Work & More - Food Storage Cooler Y0LB-050.Would definitely purchase these again should anything happen to them.