The lovely people at Sistema Plastics recently sent me a couple of different lunchboxes to try, the second of which I'm reviewing today.
Today's lunchbox review is of the Sistema Lunch Cube Max. This is a larger (2L) version of their very popular (1.4L) Lunch Cube. Small Child was very impressed by this lunch box, if only because several of his friends have the Lunch Cube and he was pleased to have his own one, albeit a slightly different version. It seemed very large to me, so I was a bit unsure about how it would work for us, but I like to keep an open mind so was happy to give it a try.
The box is split into two main compartments - the top half, which is the perfect size for a sandwich, and the bottom half, which is split into three. Like the Triple Split lunchbox, it comes with a removable round container that fits perfectly into the smaller compartments, which is designed to hold foods such as yoghurt or smaller bits and pieces like raisins or nuts.
The top half of the box has it's own lid, which folds down to seal the compartment before the whole of the top half flips over to close over the bottom (I'm not sure I described that very well, but you should be able to get the idea from my pictures!).
I was slightly doubtful about the fact that the top half flips over, ending up upside down over the bottom half, because I thought that if you put a sandwich in there it would fly all over the place and end up falling apart, but actually the compartment is the perfect height to hold the sandwich in place.
To test it, I packed a sandwich, then gave the box a good shake before opening it up to see how the sandwich would look. Below is the result - the sandwich barely moved, hurrah!
I was able to fit a lot of food into this box with room to spare, so I think that this lunch box would suit a range of ages and appetites.
In this lunch, I packed a ham sandwich, complete with star cut-out and cheddar cheese star (see above), a mini pepper, decorated with an eye pick, baby carrots, a sliced apple, a peeled and segmented clementine, a small handful of blueberries and a portion of organic natural yoghurt topped with a few sprinkles, which I put into the removable lidded container that comes with the box.
I also added a couple of elephant fork picks and a giraffe fork pick to the fruit.
Like the Sistema Triple Split lunch box, this box has a very generous 2L capacity. Because of the way that it is split up though, I think that it is more flexible for packing different sized meals - the compartments mean that you can pack several smaller portions of food without it getting all jumbled up. I would recommend this lunchbox for all ages - it would easily hold enough food for an adult as well as for a child.
I was curious to see how it matched up size-wise to the smaller lunch cube, so I bought myself one to compare. I haven't yet tried the smaller box, but will give it a go and write up a review when I do. I do know of several people who swear by them for their children's packed lunches. Fortunately, like all Sistema products, they are very reasonably priced - it cost me £3.99 from Amazon UK.
As you can see below, the Cube Max is bigger, but also divided up in a slightly different way. The top compartment is actually shallower, which means that it is better designed to hold a sandwich in place, and the bottom half is a lot deeper, so can hold a larger amount of food for 'sides'.
In short, I'd be happy to recommend this lunch box. It is cleverly designed, sturdy and made to a high standard, and as I mentioned before comes with a ‘bonus’ container for yoghurt etc too, which is really useful. The lid clips closed very securely, but is easy to open, even for small hands.
The top compartment can hold a sandwich securely in place, and the bottom half has room for plenty of extra food. Overall I am very impressed with the design and flexibility of this lunchbox. Small Child also gave it a big thumbs up, he really likes this one!
kim plant says
myself x
kim neville says
My little boy
Tracey Peach says
My family For Day's Out xxx
Donna says
I really love this box, it would be the perfect size for my Little Pickle! x
Tracy Nixon says
I'd pack treat for my four little ones for walks out in the countryside or along the beach with our doggie!
chantelle hazelden (mamamummymum) says
my youngest daughter x
thebeesleybuzz says
wow - what an interesting concept - I've not seen one like that before. I'd pack lunches for my son in it. Rebecca Beesley xxx
Sharon says
I just love Sistema products, i use them all the time! I'd pack some pasta and cheese bake (plus some veggies!)
Chrissy MB says
For my son's lunches at summer camp 🙂
Lisa says
Lovely compact design - I would use it for my daughters school lunch
Stacey says
This box looks perfect for me to pack for my boyfriend!
kristie says
My littlest chappy would love this for his picnic lunches!
Lucy says
My daughter is starting school in Sept and this looks like a perfect design for our first lunchbox. I have a feeling I will be a lunchbox collector!
Stacey Guilliatt says
Hubby ;D
Dawn Geddes says
Lovely, need to get one for my little girl starting school!
Irene GILMOUR says
my daughter who starts school in aug
Jenny says
My husband as I'm trying to persuade him to let me make his lunch!
Leanne Lunn says
My daughter
Tanya Rubezhov says
I would use it for my daughter's lunches.
Thank you for the giveaway.
Hazel Christopher says
My little boy
Victoria says
I think this would work really well for when I'm out with all 3 of my children and want to lack a larger amount of food - I do get a bit fed up of taking out a hundred smaller boxes (I exaggerate slightly, but it can feel like a lot to pack up and wash up sometimes!). Alternatively, I can see it would make a great lunch box for me!!
Angela says
My boyfriend, he's just started a new job so I'm reading up on all things bento! hopefully it will make his lunches more interesting!
Louise says
I am dying to try Bento with my two during the summer so this will start us off perfectly 😀
Louise x
Debbie says
Looks a great product!
Tanya Camilleri says
My daughter to take to nursery x
Rowena says
I just love these. So creative!
Hana says
I love finding new ways of making lunch interesting for my 5 busy children. My 2yr old really enjoys the themed lunch ideas from 'eats amazing', I would love to fill the Sistema cube with tasty treats for her!
Jayne @ Tenacious Tinkering says
I pack lunches to work for my husband and I every day. So it looks like we'd be using it!
Jessie says
I would pack lunch for my 3rd grade daughter!
Li Na says
My sister 🙂
twopointfourchildren says
My daughter 🙂
Suzanne says
I would use this for my pre-school son or my husband when he is at work. They may have to fight over it!
Alexandra B says
my daughter (10 yrs)
Rebecca Phillips says
my little boy 🙂
Kate @ Family Fever says
Oh I love this, would be perfect for my son. My daughter has a Yumbox and he is very jealous of her box and wants one of his own! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
Petit Mom says
For my son who starts school in September and he loves a good sandwich and some tasty treats, perfect way of keeping them apart.
Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One says
It would be for my little boy who has just started going to Nursery School all day. #TriedTested
Lorenzo says
It will be for me @ work! 🙂
Jane says
I'd pack lunches for myself! 🙂
Great giveaway, thanks a lot! x
Anastasiya says
myself!
Elizabeth Williams says
My son.
ISA VAL says
myself! 🙂
Fiona Martin says
My daughter
Samantha Tedesco says
Myself
cherie shaw says
My son 🙂
Lulu says
For myself))
Karin Shaim says
for myself
Wendy Hatton says
Me! Perfect for keeping lunch fresh without needing to waste plastic wrap as well.
khadeejah says
For myself! 😀 Great giveaway! 😀
Georgia Karantani says
for myself!
simona says
Me and my family 🙂
Lauren says
I'd use this myself for carb free lunches
yassine says
its great !! 😀
Katherine GG says
I would use it for my youngest son. I love all the different compartments, perfect for smaller portions of fruits and veggies.
margherita sciortino says
for me and my school's children.... <3
it's great!
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Hannah Staveley says
My little man .x
kulsoom fatima says
for my hubby
Rachael Jess says
Would be for my boy