Best containers on Reddit
115 reviews from r/HerOneBag, r/foodhacks, r/MealPrepSunday and 21 more subreddits
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#1
Pyrex
4.7
(9)
"I've been using my Pyrex Snapware for over 10 years now. All glass containers are still in great condition."
"The square 4-cup ones fit two cubes perfectly."
"Glass Pyrex is the way to go. Don’t gamble with your health."
"Or, spend the money for microwavable glass storage containers w/ plastic lids."
"Pyrex."
"Pyrex Pyrex and Pyrex:"
"Pyrex is good for this."
"I usually use glass ones (Pyrex)."
"I use Pyrex mostly but there are these cheap microwavable plastic you can get at any supermarket."
#2
IKEA
4.6
(9)
"Very reasonably priced and they have a standardized system."
"I use Ikea glass 'lunch box' containers."
"The shallow square glass ones fit a 2c cube (or two 1c cubes) perfectly."
"My best recommendation is Ikea's box - Sockerbit."
"Those IKEA glass containers are amazing! They're super versatile – you can use them in the freezer, microwave, oven, and dishwasher."
"For other stuff IKEA has a nice wooden box."
"I use those IKEA glass containers, 1L for most meals"
"IKEA Samla plastic boxes come in many sizes, some of which are quite large."
"Plastic boxes of various sizes."
#3
Nalgene
4.2
(5)
"Have been using these Nalgene bottles for years, with no problem."
"As others have mentioned, Nalgene containers with the screw-top lid or MUJI containers with the screw lid are great."
"REI has a few options including Nalgene and other small travel/camping containers. No leaks yet."
"I’ve used the Nalgene 1 oz Wide-Mouth Leakproof Travel Bottle and so far it hasn’t leaked."
"Small lab grade Nalgene bottles. For tiny amounts of liquids I’ve bought empty eyedrop bottles off Amazon... and haven’t had those leak either."
#4
Mason Jars
5.0
(4)
"I'm also a big fan of mason jars. They are cheap and freeze well."
"If you have a bunch of mason jars, you can buy different functional lids for them online."
"Wide mouth pint mason jars"
"Mason jars! Proof of what a rip off “food storage jars” are."
#5
Muji
4.3
(4)
"Just bought some of those tiny Muji containers and they worked like a dream!"
"I got this little flat travel pouch ones from muji and really liked them."
"Also another shout out for Muji containers."
"Muji containers never leak for me, although it seems they have cut back on their selection recently."
#6
Ball
5.0
(3)
"Ball jars wide mouth with sealing lids."
"Never had them leak."
"They do not leak at all!!"
#7
Amazon
4.3
(3)
"Amazon sells deli containers. Cheap, leak proof, freezer safe, microwave safe."
"I got these, no leaks for me so far (including air travel) but haven’t put water-thin things in them."
"I like them for that purpose."
#8
Deli Containers
4.0
(3)
"Microwaveable deli containers from Webstaurant."
"I used to save those deli containers that soups come in when I get chinese food."
"I switched all my containers for 32,16, and 8 oz deli containers and it’s been a game changer for me."
#9
Souper Cubes
5.0
(2)
"Freeze in Souper Cubes, vacuum seal."
"Have you looked into Souper Cubes? Once they’re frozen you can pop them in a ziploc."
#10
Vittles Vault
5.0
(2)
"They work well. They stack."
"They come in many different sizes and I have seen people use them to store dry goods like flour and sugar."
#11
Walmart
5.0
(2)
"I have had success over the years with the same set of silicone Walmart travel containers, never a leak or complaint."
"I have wooden spool organizers on my wall."
#12
Mason
4.5
(2)
"I do mason jar method in my fridge."
"You can get an attachment for Mason jars that does work pretty well."
#13
Canning Jars
4.5
(2)
"I use 22 oz wide-mouth canning jars with plastic lids."
"Tbh, canning jars. They seal well, relatively inexpensive and no worries about plastic."
#14
Gamma Seal
4.0
(2)
"Buy some gamma seal lids about $15 work on any food grade bucker."
"Just buy a few gamma seals they are cheap and work on most food grade buckets."
#15
Costco
4.0
(2)
"Costco has glass containers in a five pack for $20."
"Costco sets are decent and a great bang for your buck."
#16
Glass Container
5.0
(1)
"Glass with a silicone sleeve for transportation is going to be the best bet."
#17
Ball Jar
5.0
(1)
"Don’t underestimate the humble Ball jar."
#18
Crockpot
5.0
(1)
"I use a 20-ounce Crockpot lunch heater. You can put the food in cold; plug it in about an hour before lunch; and have a piping hot lunch."
#19
Ello Glass Containers
5.0
(1)
"I use glass containers but I have ones from brands Ello and W&P... really protects the glass."
#20
Simple Modern Provision Food Jar
5.0
(1)
"I've been happy with these and they come in 12/16oz sizes. Food stays very, very cold."
#21
Klean Kanteen
5.0
(1)
"Try the brand Klean Kanteen."
#22
Glass Containers
5.0
(1)
"I have 24 divided glass containers to cook and cool 4 recipes with six servings each."
#23
Amber Jars
5.0
(1)
"I bought a box of amber jars and lids from a laboratory supply store."
#24
Helimix
5.0
(1)
"I like the Helimix. Has always done well for me."
#25
Corelle
5.0
(1)
"Corelle bowls /dishes are great for microwave."
#26
Glass
5.0
(1)
"Glass is all we use. Trying to limit microwave use also."
#27
Anchor Hocking
5.0
(1)
"It’s $20 for the big sets of multiple sizes."
#28
Canadian Tire
5.0
(1)
"I got some nice ones on sale."
#29
CamelBak
5.0
(1)
"I've never had the lids leak."
#30
Hydro Flask
5.0
(1)
"Leakproof, durable containers."
#31
Contigo
5.0
(1)
"Leakproof, durable containers."
#32
Tovala
5.0
(1)
"I order Tovala because I hate to cook."
#33
Kitsch
5.0
(1)
"The Kitsch travel pouches on Amazon have never leaked for me."
#34
Jars
5.0
(1)
"Used jars is a good option until/if you want to build up a collection of other containers."
#35
Litesmith
5.0
(1)
"These litesmith dropper bottles are perfect! But really any eye dropper bottle should work well for thin leak-prone liquids."
#36
GoToobs
5.0
(1)
"I use GoToobs and have never had issues."
#37
Humangear
5.0
(1)
"Humangear brand ones are the best! 6months of continuous travel, planes, heat, runny oils, nothing has EVER leaked!"
#38
Marshall's
5.0
(1)
"I went to marshall’s and found some i love for like less than 10 dollars."
#39
Pierron
5.0
(1)
"A french guy makes those for schools."
#40
BAENRCY
5.0
(1)
"I use one like this"
#41
Creative Options
5.0
(1)
"I've been happy using this box from Wawak."
#42
VermiBag
5.0
(1)
"Get a VermiBag with viewing window!"
#43
Anyday Cookware
5.0
(1)
"Check out "anyday cookware" I've been very impressed."
#44
IKEA 365 Food Container
5.0
(1)
"I just recently bought a set of those in glass from IKEA and I love them."
#45
Ikea Glass Dishes
5.0
(1)
"Ikea sells glass dishes with plastic lids. Leak free. I love them."
#46
Ball Mason Jars
5.0
(1)
"Just use Ball mason jars for the ease."
#47
Plano
5.0
(1)
"Lockable and sturdy."
#48
Oggi
5.0
(1)
"Comfortably holds a standard 5lb bag of flour with some extra room."
#49
Husky
5.0
(1)
"They make a few sizes, stack nice, have dual use removable/hinged lids, and are waterproof."
#50
Foodsaver
4.0
(1)
"Foodsaver makes reusable bags that you can even use with a handheld vacuum."
#51
ello
4.0
(1)
"I just ello meal prep glass containers."
#52
IKEA Foerskaffa Insulated Lunch Box
4.0
(1)
"[https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/foerskaffa-insulated-lunch-box-2-tiers-stainless-steel-70578111/]"
#53
Rice Storage Containers
4.0
(1)
"Look up stainless steel rice storage containers."
#54
Aluminum Containers
4.0
(1)
"I have been using the small aluminum containers with cardboard lids."
#55
Glass Jars
4.0
(1)
"Glass jars . that is what I use."
#56
Salsa Jars
4.0
(1)
"The most zero waste action is to reuse it (even if it’s plastic) instead of go out and buy something."
#57
Glass Bottles
4.0
(1)
"I usually use glass bottles with a plastic top."
#58
Generic Glass Containers
4.0
(1)
"Just any glass container will be fine."
#59
TOYOGO
4.0
(1)
"Get boxes from TOYOGO bedok outlet."
#60
Cadence
4.0
(1)
"Cadence travel containers! They’re pricey but I have them for over 4 years and no leaks."
#61
Dollar Tree
4.0
(1)
"I used rubber tipped dropper vials from the craft section of Dollar Tree for both minoxidil and jojoba oil."
#62
Squeezable Dropper Bottles
4.0
(1)
"For the thin liquids like face serums, if it is a small quantity, I use squeezable dropper bottles."
#63
Tiny Spray Bottles
4.0
(1)
"I've used tiny spray bottles for liquids like these."
#64
Dish Detergent Bottles
4.0
(1)
"For water liquid I use travel size dish detergent bottles, the one with pull up tops like water bottles."
#65
Target
4.0
(1)
"I use a see through container."
#66
Home Depot
4.0
(1)
"Home Depot 5 or 2 gallon bucket and lid."
#67
Leaktite
4.0
(1)
"There's a whole world of fermenters out there."
#68
Better than Bouillon
4.0
(1)
"I use the glass jars that Better than Bouillon comes in. Not too deep and the lids screw on well."
#69
Microwavable Soup Cup
4.0
(1)
"My suggestion is to use a large, microwavable soup cup."
#70
CorningWare
4.0
(1)
"Corning ware. You can find it at a lot of second hand shops and on Ebay."
#71
Borosilicate Glass
4.0
(1)
"Borosilicate."
#72
Silicone Molds
4.0
(1)
"I should have compressed it more, next time I’m going to use parchment paper and look into silicon molds."
#73
Magellan Pro
4.0
(1)
"I found the Magellan Pro line from Academy, which are basically fancy versions of Plano boxes."
#74
Carolina
4.0
(1)
"Deli style containers are relatively cheap."
#75
Alibaba
4.0
(1)
"You can find affordable 16oz plastic containers for customization."
#76
Cambro
4.0
(1)
"While they may not be the most beautiful, they are uniform and come in a range of sizes."
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