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One of the best parts of going somewhere new is trying the food native to your destination. But as any seasoned traveler knows, those special meals at local hot spots can empty your wallet fast. It is especially frustrating when you have had your fill and there is food to spare, but you still have sight-seeing to do and have no choice but to leave your leftovers behind. If you want to avoid finding yourself in this situation time and again, there is a simple solution.
Food Storage on the Go
If you have not used a lunch box since your school days, then you should know that your options have exploded since then. For example, Arctic Zone lunch boxes come in a huge selection of prints, styles, and storage configurations, making it easy to find exactly the right choice for your lifestyle. Most lunch boxes have multiple divisions, enabling you to pack items of different weights without fear that more delicate foods will get crushed. They are also available in numerous profiles, so you can pick a classic bucket style, a utilitarian cargo style, or anything in between.
Some lunch boxes even come in shoulder-bag styles, making them perfect for bringing along on a day of tourist activities. You can store your keys, wallet, and phone in the outer zipper compartments. Best of all, the patterns are so attractive that no one will even realize that your adorable purse is actually busy keeping your food cool.
Next time you go on adventure, remember to bring your new lunch box along. When you are finished feasting at the restaurant of your choice, you can save your leftovers without worrying that they will go bad or having to traipse around with a fragile Styrofoam container in hand. Leftovers make great midnight snacks for hungry travelers. You can even save a little extra money by eating them for breakfast or lunch the next day. By thinking ahead and bringing a lunch box, you can avoid waste and enjoy a delicious meal twice.
Pack Ahead
Your food storage solution does not just have to work for leftovers, either. You can also save money on food while travelling by making a small grocery run when you get into town. For the same price of one meal at a restaurant, you can make several days’ worth of sandwiches or wraps. You can also bring along fruit or veggies some healthy snacks. All you have to do is make your lunch in the morning, toss in an ice block to keep perishables fresh, and venture out for a day of fun.
Not Just for Travelling
Of course, you do not have to limit the use of your food tote for your special expeditions. You can also use it for picnics and outings at home. The easy-clean surfaces can stand up to toddler clumsiness and playground dirt alike, and the material is okay to bring into your home because it is lead and phthalate safe and free of both PVC and BPA. Even if all you ever do with your insulated tote to keep a few drinks cool while you run errands, you will soon wonder how you ever lived without it.
I think bringing a lunch box is a great idea! I often bring one with an ice pack when I will be out all day and do not want to go to a restaurant.