About LunchBag.au

Our Story

LunchBag.au started in a Melbourne kitchen in 2022 when our founder, after purchasing yet another disappointing lunch bag that couldn't keep her salad cold through a summer workday, decided there had to be a better way to help Australians choose the right lunch bag. What began as a personal frustration evolved into a mission: to test, compare, and review every major lunch bag on the Australian market so others wouldn't have to learn through expensive trial and error.

We understand that Australia presents unique challenges when it comes to keeping food fresh. Our scorching summers, where temperatures regularly exceed 35°C in most capital cities, demand lunch bags with superior thermal insulation. Whether you're a tradie working outdoors in Darwin, a parent packing school lunches in Perth, or an office worker commuting through Sydney's humid summers, your lunch bag needs to perform under pressure.

Our Team

Our team consists of food safety enthusiasts, busy parents, outdoor adventurers, and everyday Australians who understand the importance of a good meal away from home. We come from diverse backgrounds—nutrition, product design, environmental science, and education—but we share a common passion: helping families eat better, fresher food throughout the day.

Between us, we've tested over 50 different lunch bags and food storage solutions. We've measured internal temperatures at two-hour intervals, subjected bags to drop tests, evaluated zipper durability after hundreds of open-close cycles, and even conducted real-world tests in Australian conditions—leaving packed lunches in hot cars (for science, not for eating) to see which bags truly deliver on their insulation promises.

Our Testing Methodology

Every product we feature has been evaluated using our comprehensive testing protocol. We assess thermal retention using calibrated thermometers, measuring how long each bag maintains safe food temperatures (below 5°C for cold foods, above 60°C for hot). We evaluate build quality by examining seam construction, zipper mechanisms, and material durability. We consider practical factors like ease of cleaning, storage when not in use, and whether the bag fits standard Australian lunch containers.

We also gather real-world feedback from Australian families who use these products daily. Our community of testers includes teachers, nurses, construction workers, and parents—people who need reliable lunch bags that can handle the demands of everyday Australian life. Their insights help us understand how products perform beyond the controlled testing environment.

Our Commitment to You

We believe in transparency. When we recommend a product, it's because we genuinely think it offers value for Australian consumers. Yes, we earn a small commission when you purchase through our Amazon links—this helps us keep the site running and fund our testing—but our recommendations are never influenced by commission rates. We've turned down opportunities to promote products that didn't meet our standards, and we always disclose our affiliate relationships clearly.

Our goal is simple: to be the resource we wished existed when we started our own lunch bag journeys. Whether you're looking for the best bento box for your child's kindy, an insulated cooler for your next camping trip, or an eco-friendly solution that aligns with your sustainability values, we're here to help you make an informed decision.