Get a Yumbox if you want compartments that actually stay sealed

The Yumbox is the best lunch box with multiple compartments that stay sealed, and it’s compact enough to carry by the handle. It’s basically the answer to every “stop touching my food” problem you’ve ever had.

What makes it work: the lid presses down on raised silicone rims around each compartment, so everything is individually sealed once it snaps shut. That means yogurt, hummus, or juicy fruit isn’t going to creep into your bread or crackers. And the handle is a flat loop that folds down when closed — it’s not a weird protruding strap, so it fits in a bag or sits fine on a desk.

It’s about the size of a hardcover book and holds 3–4 cups depending on the model. Not insulated, but throw in a small ice pack and you’re set. If you’d rather have stainless steel, the PlanetBox is nice and durable, but it’s bulkier, more expensive, and the lid isn’t truly leak-proof. The Bentgo Kids does the same thing with a clip lock, but it’s smaller and aimed at kids.

Your yogurt will stay away from your sandwich, which is really all we want.