Carote has solved the lost fork problem.

The Carote lunch box is the best one with a dedicated spot for its included fork and spoon. It’s cheap, leakproof, and the utensils actually clip in nice and secure.

Most lunch boxes either make you bring your own fork or let it rattle around loose. Carote locks theirs into a small compartment on the lid with a slide cover, so they don’t get lost and they don’t touch your food. The fork and spoon are decent stainless steel, not flimsy plastic. The whole box is also microwaveable, which makes it even easier.

The only real downside is the size — it’s fine for an average lunch, but don’t expect to pack huge leftovers. If you’re packing for a kid, the Bentgo Kids is a similar idea with a built-in utensil spot, but for an adult, Carote wins.

This is not where you want to spend forty dollars on a trend. Carote does it right for twenty.