I recently purchased two Planetboxes through that company's website, and decided to post a review here because the product is so impressive, I have to rave about it.
My son, who is a very picky eater, went off to full-day kindergarten this year. I spent the summer researching lunch boxes that would work for him. The only type of sandwich he eats is cream cheese. He does not like his food to touch, etc. etc. At lunch I was in the habit of giving him a little of this, a little of that and letting him graze. This box allows him to do exactly that. I usually put veggies in one compartment, fruit in another, a cream cheese sandwich or hard boiled eggs in another compartment, some cheese and a piece of chocolate for a treat. There is even a pocket where I can put a tin of Goldfish crackers for a snack and pouch that fits his Thermos Funtainer.
Nothing migrates, nothing touches, nothing leaks, and there are no lingering smells. It is a cinch to clean, and I don't have to bother with foil, baggies and wraps.
No, it is not cheap, and some people may think it is silly to spend this much on a lunch box. However, I see this as an investment. The construction is impeccable, and I'm sure it will last for years. Plus, I won't be buying baggies, foil, and wraps or replacing lost containers.
I thought my husband would balk at the price, but when I showed him the product, he asked me to order him one too. I'm in the habit of packing both of their lunches at night and often use dinner leftovers. I thought it would be such a chore, but it is has actually been fun. The box helps you think"outside the box" and be creative so that you're not always packing the "same old same old". My husband thinks it is plenty big enough for him (he's a big, athletically built guy). My son comes home with leftovers that he usually finishes as an afternoon snack. No waste!
Two things a buyer should be aware of: A standard sandwich will not fit in the sandwich compartment unless you stack the halves. wraps and sandwich rounds fit perfectly. Also, If you pack lunch the night before, you might get a bit of condensation within the box. This is not an issue for my family, but it may be with some picky eaters. The food is by no means soggy.
Overall, this has been a fantastic purchase.