I carry my lunch with me almost every weekday to work. Most days, I pack a wrap and some veggie sticks, which don't take much space and are pretty lightweight. But, occasionally, I get to bring a container of homemade pot-roast, casserole or other leftovers. That's why I was attracted to this, because it's big enough to carry a microwave-safe covered dish, plus plastic cutlery and any sides I might bring.

I like that it is well-padded. This protects glassware, as well as providing insulation to keep items cool. I can easily fit a block of "Blue Ice" in with my container, if refrigeration is not available or I am traveling more than my usual 15-minute bus ride to work.

The adjustable strap on top is interesting. However, I wish it were longer, so I had the option of carrying it over my shoulder. This thing is really too big to fit into a brief case or back pack, so that would be helpful. I feel kind of silly toting my lunch box by this little piece of webbing for several blocks.

I was disappointed to find that there is no pocket or compartment to separate plastic ware or other meal components from one another. Except for the fact that it is fabric, this really is like the old-fashioned lunch boxes we used to carry to school. Unfortunately, you can't toss this in the washer, either; you can only surface wipe it. One leak or spill from the pot roast or spinach tortellini, and my bag is a goner!

If there was more to this, it might be worth $20. But I really don't think it's fancy enough to charge that much. Billabong is a popular brand, but you can easily find something like this at Wal-Mart during a back-to-school sale for about half the price.