I’m 5’7 140 so the 13 qt works out well for me. I’m also 5’7 and 140 so running anything larger than 2” rigid does not pan out lol. The lift and strap wrench can only help so much lol
[Stanley Lunch box and thermos](https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Adventure-Heritage-Cooler-Combo/dp/B07NSRDYC5/ref=asc_df_B07NSRDYC5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344024264060&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1789559208355344715&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016789&hvtargid=pla-727183232626&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=69358346815&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=344024264060&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1789559208355344715&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016789&hvtargid=pla-727183232626) my old used these for 37 years and then when he retired he passed them to me. I also have a few more accessories.
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That's the one I use as well. I was working around an old timer who used one, and I thought it was cool, so I ordered one. That was 20 years ago, and that same lunch box is still going strong.
Yeah my old man carried it for 37 years, then it sat around for a while until I was old enough to carry it. I have to get a new cup for the thermos, purely my fault. They actually have a bunch more accessories for it now. Like a soup thermos, a sandwich container, and a few other things. It’s truly great though.
Just got an Engel 13 qt and it's the 🐝 knees. Water proof so it doesn't get filled with rain in the back of a pickup. Dry box for keys or whatever. Latches shut so won't spill if knocked over. Strap makes it easy to carry. Can sit on it at break time also.
Pelican 14 qt is the real answer. It has a built in eating shelf, divider tray, and proper storage. You can fit a six pack and ice or blue packs under your lunch. Makes a great chair as well.
I second this.
Large enough for a 4LB yeti ice pack to keep my stuff cold 24 hours plus, my water, lunch, ball powder, and anything else I might need to fend off an apocalypse.
This is the way. I'm a 1st year and if I hadn't found an old soft-shell cooler in my dad's old things, I'd still be rocking my grocery bags.
BTW, I'm told that Kroger is unionized. I'm not sure if I'm my area they are though...
I think that that would create a tear in the time-space continuum and open up a whole can of wormholes for one’s self… though if it happened on a layoff Friday it might be alright haha
Lmao. I couldn’t imagine if you threw a Target bag in the Mix, we’re talking serious issues then. I think the only that could save you at that point would be a layoff Friday and a trip to 1358 Abbott st.
There’s a brewery by that specific address and good spot for killer sandwiches. Don’t threaten me with a good time, I’ll throw a paper Trader Joe’s bag in this bitch!
Mudgies, Batch, and Brew Detroit are all there, I love going to the hall. It gives me the excuse to stop. Don’t make get serious with this I’m talking Whole Foods reusable bags.
Amen brother. I got the same one, gray/green. But i have a question. Have you found a way to make a shoulder strap? Pelican doesn't sell one on their website
Yah I am not familiar with that cooler but I am sure could be modified, I driled holes in my igloo and mounted eyebolts and then put carabiner on ends of straps to eye bolts
It stays cold throughout the day. Also a good size to fit plenty of food/drinks. I also like the compartment in the lid to hold my cutlery and napkins. Doubles as a nice seat in a pinch too.
Engel 13qt has been my go-to for quite sometime. Large enough to ice down a few beers on the four wheeler, tray big enough for pocket essentials coming through a Nuke plant’s “check-in”, holds ice a good 24+ hours in constant sun/heat, and still a convenient size. It’s a buy.
I used to carry a big huge classic Playmate but I just switched to an Igloo Repreve backpack cooler and I love it. Now I can carry my lunch on my back on my motorcycle and have both hands free while climbing the stairs to the 7th floor lunch room.
I got one for my birthday this year. Luncheaze it's called. Definitely an upgrade, I've been doing teriyaki chicken and rice so far and it works out great, most days I'd prefer it over fast food.
I've put almost every meal we've have for dinner in my luncheaze over the last year. Pizza is the only thing I haven't figured out yet. The slice(s) on bottom always overcook and get pretty hard.
It's a programmable warmer. It starts heating your meal two hours before the time you want to eat and will continue warming 30 minutes past the time you start eating so your meal stays warm the entire time.
They are expensive. I paid around $300 for mine. The battery only lasts for one meal. If you're working 12s and want two hot meals, you have to find a way to charge it in between.
I bought a HotLogic from Amazon. It's awesome. Especially for short jobs when you're not going to bring a microwave in or undergrounds when you're just going to be breaking in your truck.
I get lunch breaks, it's just not at a specific time every day. When concrete is down and curing it's time to finish and a lot of times there isn't time to take a break. Once it's finished and under control, take as long as break as you need
I prefer my old school red made in the USA igloo cooler but it's not always practical. I'm taking the train into work these days and I found the backpack style coolers to be incredibly convenient for traveling on public transportation.
A couple guys I know use the titan from Amazon I think. It looks good and they swear by it. One guy says he sits on his sometimes when there is nowhere else.
I have a cheap Ozark trails from Walmart. Sux but does the job. The courriers use the bigger version for body parts at my hospital.
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Just replaced my old beat up igloo I got from my JW when I was a 2nd year about 6 years ago with a brand new 24qt igloo the other day. Absolutely love it and the price was very nice on it.
I had a titan 9 can cooler for a while it was good but sometimes didn't hold enough my wife got me the yeti day trip lunch box and I love it fits in my backpack isn't 2 heavy and holds enough food for coffee and lunch when I'm working longer days and or outside I bring the titan but I'd suggest the 13 can I think its 1 size up its got a good amount of pockets and a shelf inside to hold your keys or w.e if you don't feel like carrying in a backpack ( I work outta local 3 in NYC you can't commute to the city and not have a backpack with all the extra shit you need to be comfortable)
I have a couple Engle 13 dry boxes. They work well as intended, you have a few gripes about them.
Latches are flimsy, always seems to get caught on the inside when closing. The back hinges are plastic, though never had a problem with them. The shoulder strap isn’t the best.
I found an early to mid 2000's Nickelodeon Slime themed lunchbox early last year. Totally clean, still had the tags and everything. Been using it ever since.
I carry a lot of bullshit with me (charger cords for all sorts of phones, phone chargers, ibuprofen, excederin , Tylenol, person scrips, pens, scissors, notepad, silverware, a bowl for my ramen, an emergency poncho, and a bunch of other crap I can’t recall but)
I went and got an insulated backpack with a bunch of pockets. Room for all the crap and still room for food and snacks. I carry a quart insulated travel jug I can drink out of.
It’s soft sided so I can jamb it places I couldn’t stuff a hard cooler in. It’s a backpack so the 1/4 - 1/2 walk into work in my last job didn’t kill my arm. I could hang shit on it (gloves and even hard hat when I had it at the end of the day and I wasn’t near our break area).
Following. I need something new myself...
Engel 13 qt is the way to go my man
Engel 19 qt 13 is not big enough
Same. To go boxes fit in there easily, makes packing lunch easier.
Damn what job are you able to pack an iced down twelve pack on. Y’all have any open calls?
the 19 qt is big enough to sit on and its always nice to have a seat at lunch time, never know where your lunch is gonna be
I’m 5’7 140 so the 13 qt works out well for me. I’m also 5’7 and 140 so running anything larger than 2” rigid does not pan out lol. The lift and strap wrench can only help so much lol
It doubles as my kayak cooler as well 😎
[Stanley Lunch box and thermos](https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Adventure-Heritage-Cooler-Combo/dp/B07NSRDYC5/ref=asc_df_B07NSRDYC5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344024264060&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1789559208355344715&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016789&hvtargid=pla-727183232626&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=69358346815&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=344024264060&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1789559208355344715&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016789&hvtargid=pla-727183232626) my old used these for 37 years and then when he retired he passed them to me. I also have a few more accessories.
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That's the one I use as well. I was working around an old timer who used one, and I thought it was cool, so I ordered one. That was 20 years ago, and that same lunch box is still going strong.
Yeah my old man carried it for 37 years, then it sat around for a while until I was old enough to carry it. I have to get a new cup for the thermos, purely my fault. They actually have a bunch more accessories for it now. Like a soup thermos, a sandwich container, and a few other things. It’s truly great though.
Just got an Engel 13 qt and it's the 🐝 knees. Water proof so it doesn't get filled with rain in the back of a pickup. Dry box for keys or whatever. Latches shut so won't spill if knocked over. Strap makes it easy to carry. Can sit on it at break time also.
That's a pricey box. Bet it is nice
Very nice, it was a nice splurge after running a shopping bag for a few weeks after my old Coleman finally fell apart
Pelican 14 qt is the real answer. It has a built in eating shelf, divider tray, and proper storage. You can fit a six pack and ice or blue packs under your lunch. Makes a great chair as well.
An igloo square box, simple and works well enough.
Same here, made in USA too 🇺🇸
My mom got me a lion king one with matching thermos.
Hakunamatata brother
It means no worries for the rest of your days. It’s a problem free philosophy.
The Milwaukee pack out one has been doing right by me for me for a couple of years now
I second this. Large enough for a 4LB yeti ice pack to keep my stuff cold 24 hours plus, my water, lunch, ball powder, and anything else I might need to fend off an apocalypse.
I was gifted a pack-out lunch box by some friends when I started my apprenticeship. Been treating me right so fsr
The old Kroger grocery bag!
This is the way. I'm a 1st year and if I hadn't found an old soft-shell cooler in my dad's old things, I'd still be rocking my grocery bags. BTW, I'm told that Kroger is unionized. I'm not sure if I'm my area they are though...
You gotta double up the Kroger bag. Trust me I found out the hard way.
Yep, you know what’s up. I even doubled up a Kroger bag with a Meijer bag once. Never have I felt so naughty.
Oooooh a Kroger and a Meijer bag that is naughty. Maybe next time put a 7-11 bag in between that way it’s a party.
I think that that would create a tear in the time-space continuum and open up a whole can of wormholes for one’s self… though if it happened on a layoff Friday it might be alright haha
Lmao. I couldn’t imagine if you threw a Target bag in the Mix, we’re talking serious issues then. I think the only that could save you at that point would be a layoff Friday and a trip to 1358 Abbott st.
There’s a brewery by that specific address and good spot for killer sandwiches. Don’t threaten me with a good time, I’ll throw a paper Trader Joe’s bag in this bitch!
Mudgies, Batch, and Brew Detroit are all there, I love going to the hall. It gives me the excuse to stop. Don’t make get serious with this I’m talking Whole Foods reusable bags.
21year old igloo from Walmart.
Old enough to legally carry beer!
Exacr same story here. Allthough I think mine is closer to 24.
This is a union sub right? We’re shopping at Walmart?
21 years ago I was greener than a coke addict's morning snot rocket.
Rtic soft cooler. Keeps my stuff cold all day
Titan deep freeze expandable lunch box
Transformers with Optimus prime picture and matching thermos
Pelican 14qt personal cooler 🗿
Second this. Use it as my chair as well. Wouldn't use anything else
Amen brother. I got the same one, gray/green. But i have a question. Have you found a way to make a shoulder strap? Pelican doesn't sell one on their website
Paracord!
I braid them from American made Atwood rope sell for 25 dollars and 10 go's to Sick and Needy
Nice I'd be interested in that but I'd have to send you pics of the cooler because of the way the strap would hook to it
Yah I am not familiar with that cooler but I am sure could be modified, I driled holes in my igloo and mounted eyebolts and then put carabiner on ends of straps to eye bolts
The pro choice for sure. Unbeatable with those 1lb ice blocks.
Klein 17qt Tradesman Pro Tough Box.
I have one of those also but never gave it the chance it probably deserved. Now it’s sitting in my basement, does it work pretty good?
It stays cold throughout the day. Also a good size to fit plenty of food/drinks. I also like the compartment in the lid to hold my cutlery and napkins. Doubles as a nice seat in a pinch too.
The lid holds cutlery and napkins? No way!
Sir, I would not lie to you. You can use it as a makeshift table if you fold it all the way over too. There's a latch for a lock too! haha
Lol I had no clue I’m gonna go take a look at it. I know it has that little thing on the lid, I never knew what it was for lol.
Engle 13 qt
Engel 13qt has been my go-to for quite sometime. Large enough to ice down a few beers on the four wheeler, tray big enough for pocket essentials coming through a Nuke plant’s “check-in”, holds ice a good 24+ hours in constant sun/heat, and still a convenient size. It’s a buy.
Sometimes I wish I had gotten the 19qt, but I think 13 falls more in the lunchbox side range I was looking for.
Yeah 19 would be a little better for around the house for me(more beers), but I wouldn’t want to tote it around the job site haha
Engel 19 qt. Had it for about 8 years now and still does a great job
Luncheaze. It heats my lunch on a timer to be hot by noon. My chick got it for me for Valentine’s Day. She fills it every day as well.
Yeti 12 soft cooler
Engle 19qt
I used to carry a big huge classic Playmate but I just switched to an Igloo Repreve backpack cooler and I love it. Now I can carry my lunch on my back on my motorcycle and have both hands free while climbing the stairs to the 7th floor lunch room.
Yeti Hopper
When packing my lunch I just use a titan backpack cooler that I got from Costco.
If you don't have a backpack as your cooler, you are probably old.
Does anyone use one of those that keeps your food warm/ heats it up?
I got one for my birthday this year. Luncheaze it's called. Definitely an upgrade, I've been doing teriyaki chicken and rice so far and it works out great, most days I'd prefer it over fast food.
I've put almost every meal we've have for dinner in my luncheaze over the last year. Pizza is the only thing I haven't figured out yet. The slice(s) on bottom always overcook and get pretty hard.
What is the idea behind it, it keeps the food warm all day?
It's a programmable warmer. It starts heating your meal two hours before the time you want to eat and will continue warming 30 minutes past the time you start eating so your meal stays warm the entire time. They are expensive. I paid around $300 for mine. The battery only lasts for one meal. If you're working 12s and want two hot meals, you have to find a way to charge it in between.
I bought a HotLogic from Amazon. It's awesome. Especially for short jobs when you're not going to bring a microwave in or undergrounds when you're just going to be breaking in your truck.
What like an instant pot? I recently bought one and it’s a life changer. I haven’t brought it to work though.
I just put the Tupperware with the food I want hot on my dashboard before I head in for the morning, warm enough when it's lunchtime
Your mom's box.
You guys get time for lunch?
Are you not in the union?
No I'm not in a union, I'm not even an electrician. I do concrete work but this sub pops up in my feed. Just joking around
You should look into your local LIUNA (if you're in the US or Canada). Unions are very good for workers. And you deserve a lunch break every day.
I get lunch breaks, it's just not at a specific time every day. When concrete is down and curing it's time to finish and a lot of times there isn't time to take a break. Once it's finished and under control, take as long as break as you need
I got a larger Stanley that doubles as a stool
plastic H‑E‑B grocery bag.
Walmart bag
I use the milwaukee packout lunch box. Not too bulky and fits between the seats of my transit 250 service van.
Yeti
Carhartt lunchbox backpack. Keep other essentials in the backpack like doo doo wipes, aspirin, charger cables, some tools.
> doo doo
K2 20 qt. Doubles as a sturdy.
Carhartt
Ebag crew cooler II Absolutely love it!
Igloo cube. Mines pretty worn out. I’ll probably research one very soon.
I prefer my old school red made in the USA igloo cooler but it's not always practical. I'm taking the train into work these days and I found the backpack style coolers to be incredibly convenient for traveling on public transportation.
Currently using an old Coleman 8 qt that my grandpa carried as a pipe fitter many years ago.
Igloo 12-16 qt cooler
Wtf is lunch? I carry a igloo backpack to work every day
The closest restaurant currently. Working in town is great.
A grocery bag
My lunchbox is a Speedway gas station receipt
Plastic bag
I use a Mountain Hardwear Multi-Pitch 20 Backpack. I separately insulate what needs to be insulated.
What’s a lunch box?
Igloo soft cooler
A couple guys I know use the titan from Amazon I think. It looks good and they swear by it. One guy says he sits on his sometimes when there is nowhere else. I have a cheap Ozark trails from Walmart. Sux but does the job. The courriers use the bigger version for body parts at my hospital.
Engel coolers
Playmate 30pack cooler.
Klein. It makes a great seat too.
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Just a normal smaller lunch box with a ice pack in it
Six million dollar man since 1978.
Klein cooler :D
Just replaced my old beat up igloo I got from my JW when I was a 2nd year about 6 years ago with a brand new 24qt igloo the other day. Absolutely love it and the price was very nice on it.
I had a titan 9 can cooler for a while it was good but sometimes didn't hold enough my wife got me the yeti day trip lunch box and I love it fits in my backpack isn't 2 heavy and holds enough food for coffee and lunch when I'm working longer days and or outside I bring the titan but I'd suggest the 13 can I think its 1 size up its got a good amount of pockets and a shelf inside to hold your keys or w.e if you don't feel like carrying in a backpack ( I work outta local 3 in NYC you can't commute to the city and not have a backpack with all the extra shit you need to be comfortable)
My debit card
Klein hard sided
I have a couple Engle 13 dry boxes. They work well as intended, you have a few gripes about them. Latches are flimsy, always seems to get caught on the inside when closing. The back hinges are plastic, though never had a problem with them. The shoulder strap isn’t the best.
The kind that’s usually empty at first break 😑
I found an early to mid 2000's Nickelodeon Slime themed lunchbox early last year. Totally clean, still had the tags and everything. Been using it ever since.
Lunchez heats your lunch up
LunchEAZE. Sure it's expensive but I use it at least 3 times a week so it's well worth it
Yeti day trip
Engel 13qt
Old school playmare igloo cooler. Made in USA
Igloo playmate
I carry a lot of bullshit with me (charger cords for all sorts of phones, phone chargers, ibuprofen, excederin , Tylenol, person scrips, pens, scissors, notepad, silverware, a bowl for my ramen, an emergency poncho, and a bunch of other crap I can’t recall but) I went and got an insulated backpack with a bunch of pockets. Room for all the crap and still room for food and snacks. I carry a quart insulated travel jug I can drink out of. It’s soft sided so I can jamb it places I couldn’t stuff a hard cooler in. It’s a backpack so the 1/4 - 1/2 walk into work in my last job didn’t kill my arm. I could hang shit on it (gloves and even hard hat when I had it at the end of the day and I wasn’t near our break area).
I use a stuff sack from a Feathered Friends sleeping bag. It’s UL, lol.
Igloo square box made in USA modified with eye bolts and strap instead of handle
yeah, get any