(Part 2) Best food jars & canisters according to redditors

On mobile. Sorry for formatting. There are a few. These are the ones I’ve used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7O19DI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sFxZCbV3XM5R0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0169E49GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7HxZCbTMPF8ZA

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSVPQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wHxZCbD99VKQ5

OP: I use them to propagate too. Get some good succulent soil and fill it most of the way. Works fine as long as you don’t overwater. I’ve def overwatered and lost a few, and they can’t live in there indefinitely but they’ve worked out really well for me. They make it easy to give them to friends as cute little gifts. Good luck!

I have a microwave at my office space rental, but I'm on the road a lot with my job, so I've looked into many different solutions. There are a variety of options available.

Non-electronic storage:

They make a squattier version of the Thermos you have from RTIC, which is what I sometimes use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DRP86T1

Spoon for size comparison:

https://i.imgur.com/AR4itKB.jpg

It's not so deep that I can't get a spoon in. It'd be nice if it were a little wider, but it does the job. A bit smaller than your Thermos at 17 ounces. Pinnacle Thermoware sells insulated a pretty nice insulated bowl set, if you specifically want a bowl shape:

https://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-Serving-Salad-Soup-Dish/dp/B07RT1X47C/

If you need more food than just one bowl can hold, Ailijin makes a 2-bowl, single-tote insulated solution: (kind of a round bento-style)

https://www.amazon.com/AILIJIN-Leakproof-Insulated-Stainless-Portable/dp/B07QQ9JYG3/

If you need to heat up a soup before you go to put into an insulated storage container, I use one of these vented microwave mugs, so it doesn't explode all over the inside of my microwave when heating up:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F5IC478/

Electronic storage:

Beyond that, there are 3 common electronic options, depending on what power you have available: (12V in a car or an A/C wall plug)

1. Crockpot Lunch Crock (A/C power)
   
2. RoadPro 300F lunchbox oven (12V car power)
   
3. HotLogic lunchbox oven (A/C power, car-compatible A/C, or 75w+ inverter for car power)
   
   The Crockpot unit is basically like your Thermos, except you plug it in to heat it, and it has a pretty nice wide bowl size. My buddy has one & it's pretty dang handy! My brother has the RoadPro, as he's on the road all day long, and it's super nice because it does a pretty decent job (heats up to 300F, basically like a mini oven), so you can heat up burritos, melt cheesy stuff like lasagna, etc.
   
   The HotLogic is nice because instead of just being a mini portable crockpot, it's also a mini oven, and can be used from a wall plug, a newer-vehicle 2-prong car plug, or with a 75-watt (minimum) inverter. There's a good Facebook group available as well! It heats up to 218F & then holds the food at 180F, so it's more for reheating food than cooking food, like the RoadPro can do (HotLogic says you can cook chicken breast in it in about 2 hours, but ehhh...), but it's also a bit more versatile as you can plug it directly into the wall an hour before lunch & have your food ready to go without needing a microwave or toaster oven.
   
   Homemade soup:
   
   If you're into soup & haven't heard of Souper Cubes, it's basically a silicone ice cube tray with 1/2-cup & 1-cup markings (4 per tray) & lids, plus a wire frame around the top to hold it together, which makes portioning out bulk soup cooks super easy:
   
   https://www.soupercubes.com/
   
   I mean, just look at this insanity:
   
   https://www.instagram.com/p/B0cU_UFBSQp/
   
   Also, if you're into making soups at home, the Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) is my BFF...it makes cooking soup a lot faster & more automated (aka easier overall!). Poaching from another one of my posts, here are some soup ideas: (I use the IP for soups, stews, bisques, broths, stocks, etc.)
   
   

• Ham & bean
  
• Vegetable beef
  
• Chili con carne (chili is just thick soup...lol)
  
• Olive Garden's creamy chicken gnocchi
  
• Broccoli cheddar potato soup
  
• Asian chicken noodle
  
  Some ideas for soup toppings & easy no-knead breads:
  
  
• Ranch oyster crackers
  
• Cheese & onion roasted chickpeas
  
• Homemade flavored croutons
  
• Crusty rolls
  
• Ciabatta bread
  
  Also if you're trying to get more veggies in your diet, check out this master guide on making blended soups in the Instant Pot, definitely worth a read:
  
  https://allthenourishingthings.com/make-blended-soup-instant-pot/
  
  I tend to make soup about once a week in my Instant Pot at home, then freeze it in my Souper Cube containers, and keep a stash of different varieties in my freezer so I can just grab one & go. When you have a solid storage system setup (electronic or non-electronic), it makes the whole process pretty dang easy:
  
  

1. Store a variety of soup flavors at home (Souper Cubes or canned soup)
   
2. Heat it up in the vented mug if you need it hot before you leave
   
3. Put it into your container of choice
   
4. Heat up your container (if needed) & enjoy!
   
   For me, it's really about nailing down a solid process & taking care of all of the little annoying details. Like you said, the tall insulated mugs are too small to get a spoon into & eat out of, so you have to find something better that meets the needs of your individual situation better. Then, setting up a system to support convenience means you can always have a variety of soups to grab before you leave the house, whether it's a can that you heat up in a vented mug & store in a food thermos or a frozen Souper Cube that you toss in a Crockpot Lunch Crock & plug in before lunch!

Household Essentials LockUps Stackable Storage JarsExtra Small 1.5oz (Set of 5) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E005FA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.L5xCb8QAAXJP

I don’t use them for pills but they sound pretty good for what you described.

A small lunchbots works well.

https://www.amazon.com/LunchBots-Thermal-Stainless-Steel-Interior/dp/B01DTHPJXS/

How large and how cheap or fancy?

These 16oz twist and seal are a nice balance of efficient and affordable. You can label with tape or write what it is on the container with sharpie and use rubbing alcohol to get it off.

These 160z deli-type containers are less expensive but look it.

If you want to go a little fancier there is this or fancier and larger there's this both of tose are peanut butter type jars.

If you want to go all out you can do colored capsules

Depending on how much ahead you are making capsules consider silica packs.

Here you go

These work well, although the rubber seals they come with eventually start to disintegrate, but can be replaced with after market silicon ones.

https://www.amazon.com/ComSaf-Airtight-Canister-Storage-Square/dp/B07QXC72NK

Wow! I’m glad you went through the effort to test it out.

I found this on amazon which is designed for coffee

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F155LFX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_jNLFDbMCZBN5G

I just use the jars with hinged lids, which you could probably find for much cheaper than the metal container. I’m no expert, but something made of plastic absorb oils so I’m not sure how they would do long term with coffee beans. So I’d probably avoid plastic.

I've been looking at spice jars. Amazon has some cool looking ones that come with organizer racks and chalkboard labels. They even have those rubber gasket lids with the metal locking clip.

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Hostess-Labels-Chalkboard-Complete/dp/B076GX2XQM/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=spice+jars&qid=1570202948&sr=8-10

I can use the little funnel it comes with to fill cones and load my vaporizer.

Grant Howard 50520 3.06-Ounce Cylindrical Clear Glass Spice Jar, Set of 24, Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081EW366/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Iw7BzbA2E091Y

Spice Jars Bottles - 12 Square Glass Containers (4 oz) with Chalkboard Labels, Chalk Marker, Stainless Steel Lids, Shaker Insert Tops and Wide Funnel - Complete Organizer Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07193N71J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_.w7BzbGNJ53K5

Cornucopia Brands Hexagon Glass Jars, Pack of 12, 4oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0171YP2H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Ox7Bzb787M0E1

these are awesome! (different sizes available): https://www.amazon.com/Libbey-Spice-Jar-4-5-Ounce-Clear/dp/B00LCW4O1G/

https://www.amazon.com/Libbey-12-1-2-Ounce-Vibe-Storage/dp/B000MQYXPU/

Here’s the electric kettle

Secura The Original Stainless... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M65WXXA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The French press (for coffee I know, but can also be used for tea, just use in reverse)

Large French Press Coffee Maker –... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072QYB79W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The Canister

Coffee Gator Stainless Steel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721MY22R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

My favorite part, the Turkish Tea Glasses

Eparé Insulated Glass Tea Cup Set... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GG0RNX0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I got the car at Costco

Sounds like you need a food jar. There are so many that fit those criteria!

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Canlock Quarter+ [2 Pack] Glass... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QD85W6B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Piggybacking a bit, but what about something like https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PZ8KZ4G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image? I’m not sure if I’ll have time for a coffee ritual before work (though I just ordered a much nicer hand grinder to replace a javapresse, if the times are really under a minute I’ll probably make a cup with my aeropress/half of my French press), but I drink 3-4 cups a day in the weekend so I also take a month or so to go through my beans.

Would it be better to return this and store them in the freezer? As an addendum, I just ordered a sampler from Heart. Should I be freezing the other three bags until I’m about ready to open them? I’m not sure if I’ll clear two pounds in a month yet.

I use these for salad dressings and powders that I take with me to lunch. They are just the right size for 2 TBSP of dressing or PBFit Powder.

Get a one way valve cover for the mason jar to let the c02 out. These wouold do the trick: https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Caps-Storage-System-Breathe/dp/B01DDWM4R8

Thanks but that doesn't seem to work out right.

The coffee bag is 2.5 pounds and roughly 10"x3.5"x5.5"= 192.5 in^3

Here is a "large" canister on Amazon. The dimensions listed are 8.1"x 5.7" = cylinder is h (πr^2 ) = 206 in^3

Seems like it would be good right? Then when you read the description the vendor says it holds a 1 pound bag of coffee while the bag I have says it is 2.5 pounds; so not even close.

I am not sure where the disconnect is.

If their smallest is still too big, try one of these guys. I bought two, and they're pretty good for the price. You just have to fold your Boveda up to get it in there.

Thanks! At a local store but you can find iton Amazon.

here's brand name

here's a generic multipack, for if you like to diversify