Thermos Element5 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Food Jar

by Thermos

• 16-ounce stainless steel food jar with integrated carry loop and carabiner--great for backpacking
• TherMax double wall vacuum insulation locks in temperature to preserve flavor and freshness
• Unbreakable, dent-resistant 18/8 stainless steel; leak-proof lid lets you bring hot or cold foods anywhere
• Rubberized, shock absorbing base with a wide stance for stable footing
• Hand wash only

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 6.1 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FOMOXW
• Item model number: E30500
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,652 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #34 in Kitchen & Dining > Storage & Organization > Thermoses

Product Description

For over 100 years consumers have trusted Thermos brand products to keep their foods and beverages hotter, cooler and fresher. Today this tradition continues with an array of products for every purpose. Element 5 by Thermos is designed to go wherever your journey takes you and to enhance the experience of being there. The Thermax vacuum insulation virtually eliminates temperature change by creating an airless vacuum space between two stainless steel walls. The result is an insulation layer that performs better than any other. A superior insulated container you can depend on to keep your food and beverages hotter, colder, fresher, longer.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

181 of 182 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing soup keeper September 7, 2008

By Kate

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this because I haven't been able to find anything like it in the stores (Walmart, Target, KMart, Bed Bath & Beyond) that I've checked. I heated up some split pea soup the first morning at 7 am, and heated water in a kettle too. I poured the water from the kettle into the thermos to warm it up, then dumped that out and added the soup. I put it into my "built" tote and went to school (nursing school). At 12 I went to eat my soup but it was still very hot! So, I ate the rest of my lunch and left it for later. I put it the lid back on and at 3:30 opened it back up for a snack and it was just right - still warm but not hot. I thoroughly recommend this! I go to school an hour away from home and can't afford to eat out. This helped me immensely to be able to bring my own food. Great product!!! And I haven't had any problems with leakage either plus I washed it in the dishwasher...

56 of 57 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great lunch companion January 19, 2008

By Clark Kent

If you like to pack hot soup or stew on a cold day... this is a great product. I recommend buying more than one. The capacity is enough for a hearty stew lunch for one person. But pack a second one for a hot drink. It kept my stew piping hot for six hours sitting there in the cold vehicle while I was out snowmobiling all morning. AND It also keeps drinks ice cold. The ice cold thermal factor actually works better than the hot factor. I put ice cubes in overnight at room temperature and they were hardly melted in the morning. I really like the wide mouth, easy to clean. Although you can also wash in dishwasher rack too, although water leaks into the base just a little because of the hot water jets. (it leaks in where the black bottom is against the stainless steel.) But that isn't a problem... I just pop off the base and let it dry out. Can be snapped back on easy enough. And these units are perfect to take ANYWHERE! A great product by Thermos brand.

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great thermos September 15, 2008

By M. Klos

I bought this thermos for my 6 year old son to take to school for lunch. He doesn't always like to take sandwiches. One morning, my neighbor ran over my kids backpacks with their lunches inside. Needless to say, juice boxes, sandwiches, and everything else were completely flattened. But, my son's thermos escaped with only two small dents in the side and the bottom popped off, but didn't break. The interior of the thermos remained intact. In fact after my husband sealed the plastic bottom back on, it remained usable. If this thermos can take being run over by a mini-van, it could handle anything! I can also tell you that I boil water and put it inside the thermos before putting hot food in it. It seems to help to heat up the steel first and keeps the food hotter longer.