Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've posted detailed reviews of the three main Thermos stainless food containers. This size, the 16oz, and the 10oz. This version is my husband's favorite, but is a little too large for me. Ideally you have the Thermos full, so it retains heat more efficiently, so having a container close to the approximate amount of food you want to eat is better than one that's too large. I prefer the 16 oz version. (links to references below) We live and work in a major city and take public transit, meaning our bags are often jostled around and smushed daily while going to and from work. Despite this, and downright dropping it once, I haven't had a single leak. One of these containers was dropped while open on a concrete patio and happened to fall on the thinner rim of the opening, leaving a slight dent, but it still works perfectly fine and it's a small enough dent it doesn't interfere with the inner lid closing properly. PROS: Easy to clean, granted you remove the silicon ring around the inner lid. Doesn't leak When full, keeps food hot to very warm for 6-8 hours (actually timed and tested this with different types of food) Works best with soups, but also good for pastas and other more solid foods Withstands rough use and dropping without issue CONS: narrower opening makes it harder to eat more solid food from the container. easy to clean, but must be washed by hand larger size takes up more room (see photos for size comparison) heavier than the smaller size (which is expected but could be a con to some) How to use: Warm water in the microwave or use very hot tap water and fill container Close inner lid Wait 10-15 minutes, during which time you heat whatever you want to bring for lunch Open container and pour out water Fill with warm food Cleaning tips: Others have mentioned using a q-tip to clean under the seal around the inner lid, and if they didn't do this they noticed mold growth. This ring is very flexible so I just slip it off and wash each piece separately. I've used the 16 oz almost daily for 3+ months, and my husband has used this one nearly as frequently and we haven't had any problems with the ring losing it's shape and because we remove it while cleaning, all parts are completely clean after use. Overall: I would purchase these again because they're a good size for my husband, and have been able to withstand rough use without leaking or falling apart. Photos: The first photo is a comparison between three different Thermos containers. Compared to a ruler, iPhone 4, and an Amazon Kindle. The second photo is a detailed view of the different components of TWO of the containers. Included for reference is the spoon from the 16 oz thermos, an iPhone 4 and a ruler. Products mentioned: THERMOS FOOGO Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel 10-Ounce Food Jar, Charcoal/Teal Thermos Stainless Steel King 16 Ounce Food Jar, Midnight Blue