Hot Bento: The Self-Heating Lunch Box

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[@Terradrift]

Check it out here: amzn.to/3v6V59e (affiliate link)

[@Trustee-of-The-Most-High]

Does it have plastic and other toxic materials?

[@rwdy6315]

My whole family has one now and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I work construction my wife is a nurse and both my kids are in elementary and with cooking at home and having lunch ready wherever whenever it’s a life saver and helps with not wasting money buying lunch everyday 😂🤙🏽

[@esqueue]

There is a new version that doesn't use a double press and has a vent on the lid. The major downside of this device is that while having 4 screws on the bottom, it is glued together. They are trying to make sure that you can't replace the batteries that will eventually fail. From the ratings, it uses 4 2200 mAh Lithium-ion batteries running in series. This will give the 14.8 voltage rating. I will be getting a 2-amp charger to see If I can charge it in 1 hour instead of 2. When the battery eventually dies, I'll cut the case open and add 8 batteries in a 4s2p configuration with a 4 Amp charger. This will give me double the capacity while cutting the charge time to 1 hour if fully empty or 30 minutes if used only once.

[@vvy4egh]

Ummm for the normal hunans, will you make a video of you doing this 😆 @ me when you do, thanks!

[@utopianbear]

@@vvy4egh me too

[@youi6762]

Did it work?

[@zerperior]

Bro you gonna fry the circuit board

[@wait4karma]

Yes, please make a video and show us

[@TheKlutzyninja]

I would have loved if the charging cord would have fit inside the cooker with the lid on. It "just" a smidge too big to fit, so now I have a loose cord hanging around somewhere. It would have upgraded the travel ability 100% if it was designed that way. Otherwise pretty neat idea.

[@alexiscobian9146]

They all come with non stick coating now😢 why wouldn’t they have a non stick option anymore?!

[@hortensestephenson7863]

I just got my Hot Bento lunch box. Love it and it really gets hot really fast. Downside the inside is to shallow and I find it very difficult to lock the latches. Maybe am doing something wrong. wrong.

[@MasterKyle1131]

Fun fact, those cheap coffee warming mugs work great for cupa of ramen. Heat up water pour in cup wait 5 minutes.

[@dStayingAnonymous8476]

Seems really nice, just wish they would have used something other than plastic, even without BPA, microplastics are not good for us..

[@JustinBallard117]

Does it cook frozen meals? That would be fantastic!

[@geemartinez6017]

How long does battery last on it once fully charged to cook any meal? Just in case I’m outdoors with no charging connection available

[@Terradrift]

Max 3 heating cycles.

[@rachaelnic4851]

Awesome 👌

[@sarahcepeda622]

Wow i been looking for a lunch box for kids for our international flight. You think this is okay to bring to a plane?

[@Terradrift]

It's TSA approved, according to the website.

[@alphadarling]

Can you do a review on steam-box? its the same concept and I couldn't find any reviews on it

[@Terradrift]

We’ll definitely look into it!

[@babyboo9699]

Indo mee (Mee goreng) Throw out the water after mee cooked and put all seasoning and mix together. Ready to eat.

[@SA-ip3yw]

Thank you for the helpful video!

[@Terradrift]

You're welcome!

[@denisegreen7368]

Would love one but it's expensive.

[@kavithathirucachur2774]

The lid won't close and open properly. I had to return

[@kalyanchakramable]

Can we bring it on a flight?

[@zebish5586]

Awesome video. Can we carry this on airplanes are these allowed in hand luggage

[@Terradrift]

The brand claims it is TSA safe!

[@zebish5586]

@@Terradrift thankyou so much

[@lucash091]

Does the base get hot? Thinking of getting one for my second grader

[@Terradrift]

The outside of the container doesn’t warm up.

[@sheetalpatel9823]

Looking for a good option for school lunch where they have 20mins go eat. I got the lava lunch box and after almost making it through one year the heat pack exploded all over inside and now I have to throw. Does anyone use it for that or know if this would work for school where you don’t have time to press the button and wait at lunch but need it hot by lunch? Thanks in advance

[@jbirdgolf6331]

Did you put hot or cold water in

[@Terradrift]

Cold/room temp

[@donngu]

Hot bento sounds like a naughty Easter egg in grand theft auto: Tokyo.

[@Terradrift]

😂

[@DavidRodriguez-cp1ir]

Is this recommended for truck drivers?

[@Terradrift]

Yeah, I could see that working pretty well!

[@viralvideo171]

Had my eye on the lunchEAZE. Have you tried it out?

[@Terradrift]

Nope! But I’ll check it out!

[@davidwhite206]

I've had my eye on it as well, and it would be the perfect answer to my problem. However, I've read way too many reviews that the battery dies quickly, or stops working not even a year after purchase. For $200 that is no bueno. Also, I hear they want you to pay for shipping, to and from if it requires service. Absolutely not.

[@viralvideo171]

@@davidwhite206 fair enough i never pulled the trigger on it. ended up getting a alpicool p18 and just eating cold lunch lol

[@davidwhite206]

@@viralvideo171 No sir, I cannot do it. I'm looking at other options. The best I've come across thus far is the Hotbox, which I believe has been renamed Steambox. It's expensive as the LunchEAZE, but from what I've gathered so far it is legit. Still looking for more info on it.

[@ronansykesss]

indomie is the best noodle ever.

[@raveetsql4803]

Yesterday i bought new box, Even empty box also unable to close lid. Not getting lock. Why ? How to resolve?

[@Terradrift]

Hmmm... it might be defective? Definitely contact the brand!

[@Filthy_ActsAtAReasonable_Price]

Do i put the food into the bento box (for example in the morning i put the food into the bento box and maybe a couple hours later i turn it on with the food already in the bento box) and then turn it on when the time comes or keep the food in a separate plate and then put it into the bento box when the time comes?

[@Terradrift]

You use it as a lunch box. No need for a separate container.

[@Filthy_ActsAtAReasonable_Price]

@@Terradrift got it, thank you, i very much appreciate:)

[@user-dj6cy6fg4l]

The link says product is currently unavailable. 😢

[@Terradrift]

amzn.to/3v6V59e

[@samvel-tz5332]

How do charge it works with battery but the battery is rechargeable?

[@ohsuckmykiss]

It comes with a charger you just charge it overnight so the next day it’s fully charged

[@Terradrift]

Yes, the battery is rechargeable!

[@TheKonnoisseur11]

Lol don’t seal it while is flying around the back seat of your car 😅

[@joe1616cancer]

Can you charge the battery on a 220 volts, international? Also, how long does the full charge last?

[@joe1616cancer]

Also, can you use it while it’s charging?

[@Terradrift]

Not sure about the voltage! Be sure to contact support on that one. www.hotbento.us/pages/contact It cannot be used while charging.

[@rainretribute9852]

What brand is that hat he's wearing? Assassins Creed?

[@Terradrift]

Yep! Assassins creed Valhalla from Jinx

[@russellgodwin6016]

Thank you l will order me one from Amazon l really appreciate that

[@sylviaking8866]

how do you clean the box.

[@Terradrift]

Soap and water. It’s non stick so nothing abrasive

[@benbrooks9819]

Please where do I get some to buy

[@Terradrift]

amzn.to/3rlamy8

[@IKKEMH]

How do you clean it?

[@Terradrift]

Hand wash with soap and water. Just don’t submerge it.

[@noreenakhter2223]

Link plzzzzz😢

[@Terradrift]

amzn.to/3JiEH9o

[@estebanpalavicini9800]

Veggie lasagna 😂

[@joem13yearsago73]

This thing is a scam don't purchase. Just got mine today. Failed to reheat completely, and then wouldn't turn back on. Yes it was fully charged. Wow...

[@Terradrift]

Hmmm… just sounds like a faulty unit. Did you get it replaced or get a refund? Never had a problem with ours.

[@sunganto]

Indomie ;)

[@billystringer2383]

Non stick coating? 🤢🤮

[@Terradrift]

You're right! We know a lot more about PFAS now and non-stick coatings are no bueno.

[@winwinmilieudefensie7757]

Non stick thats a no from me