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!

Fall is in full swing which means it's PUMPKIN time! This muffins are made with coconut flour and almond flour and sweetened with monk fruit and allulose. So tasty and just 3g net carb, 1g of sugar, and 170 calories per muffin.

Recipe Source: Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (includes pictures, tips, and full nutrition facts)

RECIPE: GLUTEN FREE & KETO PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

SERVINGS: 12 MUFFINS (170 CALORIES EACH)

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

BAKE TIME: 25 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

We were able to grab all of our ingredients from a local Walmart, but you can find the ingredients in most grocery stores or online on Amazon.

• 1/2 cup (56g) Coconut flour (we used Walmart’s Great Value Organic Coconut Flour)
  
• 1/2 cup (56g) Blanched almond flour (we used Nature’s Eats Blanched Almond Flour but Blue Diamond Almond Flour works as well)
  
• 2/3 cup (140g) AlluMonk Allulose & Monk Fruit Sweetener (Hoosier Hill Farms Allulose is also a viable choice if you want to skip the monk fruit; Lakanto’s Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol is another option)
  
• 1 Tablespoon (14g) Baking powder
  
• 1 Tablespoon (6g) Pumpkin pie spice (we used Walmart’s Great Value Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) Sea salt
  
• 4 large Eggs (200g)
  
• 3/4 cup (180g) Pumpkin puree (we used Walmart’s Great Value 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin)
  
• 1/2 cup (113g or 1 stick) Unsalted butter
  
• 1 teaspoon (4.3g) Vanilla extract (we used McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract)
  
• 1/4 cup (45g) Unsweetened chocolate chips (we used Bake Believe Dark Chocolate Chips, but Lily’s Dark Chocolate Baking Chips or Pascha 100% Cacao Chips could also work!)
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line your muffin baking pan with 12 muffin baking cups.
   
2. Microwave the butter for 30 seconds to soften, but it should not be melted if possible. Stir in the eggs, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
   
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the coconut flour, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. Make sure there are no clumps. Stir into wet mixture.
   
4. Stir in your chocolate chips.
   
5. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups and smooth the tops. (They should be almost full, not 2/3 or 3/4 full)
   
6. Bake for about 25 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the muffins are very slightly golden around the edges.
   
   Recipe Source: Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

This Tupperware! I loved it so much I bought 5! I’ve seen them everywhere from target, Tj Maxx, to even my local grocery store!

Sistema To Go Collection Salad Compact Food Storage Container, 4.6 Cup, Blue | Great for Meal Prep | BPA Free, Reusable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R97IJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RWhyDbZVDQWQP

I hate handling raw meat as well and how I get around it is I've purchased a container of the no-powder-latex-free gloves like you see at the doctor's office and wear them when handling raw meat.

https://www.amazon.com/AMMEX-X3D44100-BX-Nitrile-Gloves-Disposable/dp/B00CF4AFQI/

Then you 'proper' sterile removal technique I prefer the double fold:
https://youtu.be/dyLEd9cng5U?t=51

Just an idea; Also you can google easy meal prep ideas. I personally love these ones that are 'no cook' for lunches:
https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/lunch-box-recipes/

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Hope this helps!

The ones I have are the bento containers (Mr. Bento and Classic Bento). I also have this container here which will hold 25 oz. I like both, but enjoy my bento vacuum containers the most.

I’m heading into a similar situation soon. I have a big backpack cooler from the Polar Bear brand that keeps food cold all day in my car:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EHA83E4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z4aGDbZ8TFBNT

There’s many brands of microwave rice and lentils that can be stored in room temp:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0722PCR2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_16aGDbEPKHJPC

Since I use the microwave a lot I’m considering buying one of these:
Tomorrow's Kitchen Single Serve Steamer - Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XY2QBLP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R0aGDb8RPCQVV

Glass and silicone is a bit more resilient in the microwave and easier to clean.

One of the best things I've ever purchased: Cuisinart Griddler Elite

Sure, there are cheaper versions of these things, but it's worth it.

I'm not saying you need these but...

https://smile.amazon.com/Yunko-Heart-Shape-Decorating-Fondant/dp/B00JE35CC0/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hard+boiled+egg+molds+bento&qid=1572237456&sr=8-2

https://smile.amazon.com/Fred-EGG-MATIC-Hard-Boiled-Mold/dp/B06XSYKV6J/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=hard+boiled+egg+molds&qid=1572237276&sr=8-4

https://smile.amazon.com/KOTOBUKIYA-STAR-Boiled-Shaper-R2-D2/dp/B014W8UFV4/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=hard+boiled+egg+molds&qid=1572237276&sr=8-12

These are far more fun than they should be.

Yeah! I like the texture of both, the pearled is just larger and therefore a bit more toothsome. It's Near East brand in the photo, they're about $1.25 US per box.

Near East Basil and Herb Pearled Couscous Mix https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048IC756/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IzOmDb141AP0E

You could try a jar like this Grant Howard Glass Cracker Barrel Jar, 74 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E1P730U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_O3QpDbWT8P8A5

Here are 2 I found that would work:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DQSX57S/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505973399&sr=8-2-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sistema+2+section


https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/product/sistema-klip-it-3-pack-food-storage-container-set-in-clear-blue/1047118522?skuId=47118522&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_kitchenaccessories_online&product_id=47118522&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&adpos=1o16&creative=43742641549&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKCAjwo4jOBRBmEiwABWNaMUv2OU6LvHfKQmx5Zt1hpBO9wyQa3_CTSbI2x3JYD5cFda390l5TrRoCcQIQAvD_BwE