I needed a lunch box that would be durable for my son's lunch, but without the weight or heft of a metal box. It fits his lunch well, and when he leaves it in his backpack over the weekend with smashed strawberries, it cleans up very well. It keeps his cold items cool until lunch time, and the perfect size for the things he likes in his lunch, and fits well in his school backpack. Well made, holds up to all the wear and tear that an 8-year boy can dole out. I would buy again, but the first one iSee full review