If you’re looking for a fun, new take on the ol’ school lunchbox then Built NY’s Munchler is the perfect lunch bag for you. These super sacks are totally cool, and I’m not just talking insulation. Built NY has combined “whimsical fun with practicality” and the end result is a lunchbox every kid—or kid at heart—will love.

I received Boo Munchler, a friendly panda bear who got her nickname from bamboo, her favorite food. How cute is that? Her friends include Benny Munchler (bengal tiger), Meadow Munchler (rabbit), and Lefty Munchler (puppy). Boo arrived unzipped and flat as a pancake. It took me two seconds to zip her up and I was all set to pack some snacks. Though the Munchler is a bit smaller than your typical lunchbox it still has enough room to pack a good selection of healthy (or my favorite, not-so-healthy) snacks. The polypropylene bag is lead and food safe and insulates food just as well as the so-called insulated lunchboxes you typically buy. I love that Boo has small handles for small hands. She is a good fit for my two-year-old.

Built NY collaborated with Stephen Savage, the award-winning children’s book illustrator, to create the charming Munchler zoo animals. And what about that zipper? The Munchler actually completely unzips for easy storage (can you say that about your current collection of lunchboxes) or for use as a placemat. I love the placemat idea especially when you’re packing a lunch for the zoo or amusement park. I have yet to find a clean picnic table and cringe at the thought of placing food anywhere near the surface. Boo’s solved this problem in a zip! With its easy-to-clean, easy-to-love, and easy-to-pack design, the Munchler is the must-have way to munch your lunch.—Emily

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