I can't believe it is time to start thinking about back to school shopping!!! Whether you are on the hunt for Made in the USA lunch bags and lunch gear for the new school year, or you are looking for some reusable container (and possibly lunch packing) inspiration, we have this ultimate source list just for you. Feel extra great when you choose American made products.
Made in USA Lunch Bags & Lunch Gear for Kids and Adults
Don't miss my tips on how to pack an Eco-friendly lunch!
Lunch Bags, Lunch Gear for Kids and Adults: Made in the USA
Lunch Bags
Bags USA
Bags USA reusable lunch bags are made in California. These bags are large enough to hold a sandwich, a snack, and a small water bottle. They are washable and are available in a variety of colors.
Bison Coolers
Bison offers several size SoftPac line coolers made in the USA that are perfect sizes for lunch.
The Bison Work N Play soft sided cooler is the perfect size for week day lunches. It is durable, leak proof and comes with a Bison 2 year warranty.
The Bison 12 can insulated soft side cooler is great for those with a larger appetite, or who need lots of hydration.
Cinda b. Lunch Tote
The Cinda b Snap Tote is made in the USA from a quilted poly/nylon fabric that is stain resistant. The flat bottom makes it easy to stack food containers. Colors and patterns are popular with tweens, teens, and adults.
Duluth Pack Canvas Cooler
The Duluth Pack Canvas Cooler is perfect for a large lunch, or a lunch with several bottles of water (keep hydrated!). It fits 12 cans plus a 7lb bag of ice. The Canvas Cooler is made from 600 denier polyester canvas, with a heavy duty backing for exterior strength.
Frost River Lunch Bag & Lunch Tote
Frost River waxed canvas lunch bags and lunch totes are durable and water resistant. Available in 3 styles and They are handcrafted in Duluth, Minnesota.
Igloo Playmate
The Igloo Playmate 7qt cooler makes a fabulous lunch tote, especially for guys. It is made in Texas. It's available in 4qt and 12 qt as well.
Reusable Containers and Bags
Planet Wise Reusable Zipper Sandwich Bags
Planet Wise zipper sandwich bags are made in the USA from as many USA made materials as possible. They also have snack size bags, quart and gallon size bags and leak proof bags. Planet Wise bags have an FDA food safe EVA interior and colorfully patterned exteriors. They are top rack dishwasher safe. Shop the Planet Wise Amazon store.
Preserve 8-Piece Food Storage Set
All Preserve storage containers are made in the USA from recycled plastic and are recyclable. They are all perfect for freezing, microwaving, and containing liquids with no leaks. The Preserve 8-Piece Food Storage Set contains perfect size containers for packing lunch for school or work. Visit the Preserve Amazon shop.
Pyrex Glass Containers
For the older kids, (and adult lunches too) Pyrex glass containers are microwavable and freezer safe.
Re-Play Stackable Storage Containers
Re-Play 2 piece stackable snack containers are made in the USA from recycled milk containers. Visit the Re-Play Amazon store.
Best Non Toxic Food Storage Containers Made in the USA
Our list of non-toxic food storage containers includes more made in USA products that can be used to wrap and store lunch items.
Reusable Water Bottles & Travel Mugs
Liberty Originals
Liberty makes the first and the only US made metal water bottle in Yakima, Washington. The Liberty Original bottles are made of recycled aluminum and are BPA free, and are available in 24oz size. Note: Liberty Insulated stainless steel bottles are imported, but the powdered coated designs are added in the USA.
Nalgen
Nalgene Grip & Gulp bottles have molded grips making them easy for little hands to maneuver. Nalgene water bottles are available in multiple sizes and designs.
Polar Bottle
The Polar Bottle insulated 12oz bottle is a great size for kids of all ages. There are many kid themed designs to choose from. Fill the bottle 3/4 of the way and freeze it the bottle the night before. Ice will be melted and water will be refreshingly cold by lunch time. For bigger kids and adults, there are 20 oz and 24 oz bottle sizes
Tervis
Tervis manufactures travel tumblers and water bottles (as well as wine glasses, drinking cups, and more) in Florida. There are many designs to choose from…Disney theme, sports teams, colleges, and more. Please Note: Only the Tervis plastic products are made in the USA.
The Best Water Bottles Made in the USA
Just like you want your water to be clean, you also want your water bottle to be made with the best possible materials. Whether you want metal, BPA-free plastic, or collapsible bags, buy American-made water bottles. Stay hydrated all day with the best water bottles Made in the USA.
Reusable Cutlery and More
Preserve On the Go Cutlery Set
Preserve Cutlery makes a nice line of reusable utensils.
RE-PLAY Toddler Utensils
- Re-Play reusable utensils for toddlers come in a variety of colors and are made in the USA from recycled milk jugs.
Have you visited our Made in USA Shopping District? It is the place to start your shopping when you want to find the best of American-made.
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I bought and highly recommend these Made in USA containers microwave and dishwasher safe with no lids to lose: ZIP TOP at https://ziptop.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAsM0M26FYxrOB2Rnz0D4pJdls383eVSgDh7ASgJ_asuXMadfqzKvvBoCU0cQAvD_BwE
I found this also: https://bagsusashop.com/products/reusable-lunch-bag-washable-bags-made-in-usa
Looks like all containers on Preserve website are manufactured in China excluding “Open Arms” brand. Too bad. They seemed like cool containers.
Hi Chris, Are you looking at the correct website? They are labeled ‘made in USA’ on the Preserve website. https://www.preserve.eco/collections/food-storage
Looking for a container like that which was used in the pinterest pic (blue, multi-compartments). Any leads, please?
Thanks for the list!
Do you know if there are there any insulated hot food containers made in the USA? Thermos, Stanley, Yeti, etc. are all made in China now.
Are the All preserve storage containers all the other chemicals free besides BPA free.
I scoured the internet last year to find the foldable lunch bags from Planet Wise and we love them. I later ordered the more purse like shape they sell, and it’s too small for most of my containers. I wish I could find the foldable ones again since ours are getting worn out. They’re insulated, allow you put lunch containers in standing up rather than laying down, come in cute prints…but they’re so hard to find! We love our Polar Bottles, too, which we bought based on the recommendation here.
Any made in USA lunchboxes for guys? My husband needs a new lunchbox & cute as they are I’m sure he wouldn’t want to carry a Cinda B or Stephanie Dawn LOL.
Hahaha. I will see if I can find some 🙂
That is what I was looking for. You showed bags, but I need an insulated lunch box for work. I was wondering what brand was made in the USA.
The rest of the list was useful, thanks.
I second that! We would love to know of an eco friendly option for guys!
I would also like to see if there are any lunch bags for guys. My husband works out in the field so I am looking for something durable.
If you are looking for a glass water bottle, Anchor recently came out with one. It’s made of tempered glass with a stainless steel lid and a silicon sleeve. I believe it’s plastic free. I don’t own one, but I figure I may switch once my LifeFactory bites the dust b/c only part of it is made in the US and it has a plastic lid.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SKRFGQ/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IQZNF4CT2EO0C&colid=2HAAXN7GK2FVE
Correction. It looks like it’s only the glass portion originates from the US. But it takes a hot or cold liquid so that’s more than other glass bottles.
Thanks for the tip Laura! I will check it out.
Nalgene lids for the kids bottles (the one pictured above) are made in China (also they don’t work well, weird how those two go together). Horrible deception on their part. Also I have an email in to Liberty because their website says designed and finished in US. But no comment on where the stainless bottles are made, which I’m assuming is worded like that intentionally.