LocknLock Essentials Storage Airtight containers Reviews Summary

Airtight Seal

Pros:

• "They seal so tight and last a long time."
• "It is so airtight that even if you fill it with soup or gravy you can store it on its side and it won't leak."
• "They are the only thing that keeps out moths and those irritating little bugs that get into the flour in the summer."
• "They work great. Tip them upside down and no liquid escapes, nor odors."
• "The removable rubber (silicon?) ring seals tight."
• "The seal is tight, waterproof and secure."
• "They really seal tight - even water-tight - and keep moisture and insects away from my flour, rice, sugar, etc."

Cons:

• "Tried to use this container to protect first aid supplies on a recent kayak trip and discovered that the contents had gotten wet."
• "Bought specifically so I did not have to smell my leftovers every time I open the fridge. Didn’t work, should have stuck with tupperware."
• "0/10, do not recommend for anything requiring truly airtight or watertight storage."
• "Who missed the strong odor of the silicone seal? It's intolerable for me."
• "I am so disappointed with these containers. I have many other Lock & Lock containers that I love (that is why I ordered some more). These don't close tightly at all. A waste of money."
• "Returning it because it is both awkward and difficult for me to lock shut."
• "Always been a Lock & Lock container fan, bought 2, 1 with divider, another 1 with, but it’s the first time both lids can’t close tight enough and pops open sometimes."

Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "Plastic is nice. No odor. Look strong. Easy to open, close, and clean."
• "The containers are constructed well, are easy to lock, are easy to stack, and are holding up well after multiple washes in the dishwasher."
• "Very durable and high quality container, as expected from Lock & Lock."
• "They hold up beautifully. Their performance is unbeatable!"
• "I have had these lock&lock containers for years! I have never had one break, leak, stain, or anything."
• "I have several of these that have been outside in the elements hidden in the woods. Each container is still in great shape after 10 years."
• "This is the best and most long lasting storage container. Easy to clean and store. Super durable and break resistant."

Cons:

• "It was a bit smaller than I thought it would be."
• "Only complaint is it arrived with scratches on lid like someone had taken sandpaper to it."
• "This one was difficult to open. It will not reclose."
• "The only time I've had one break is the one that I keep the blueberries in in the freezer."
• "Another thing you'll need to know about Lock & Lock is that although they're almost destruction proof, if you freeze it and drop it, it can and will crack."
• "I have the rectangular food saver 54 ounce and I had frozen pumpkin bread slices in it. When I took it out of the freezer the entire top is cracked in 4 cracks in 4 directions."
• "Maybe 4 have come in damaged and it's just not worth the effort to return. The damage is on the handles so they won't seal anymore."

Size and Capacity

Pros:

• "These are awesome. I'm attaching some photos because I must have spent hours trying to determine which size I needed and thankfully they are perfect."
• "I got the biggest one (it says 186 oz in the description but it says 185 oz on the label - not a big deal) and it's perfect for seasoning spices for meat."
• "Easily fits a pb&j sandwich. Has enough height if you really want to stack up your sandwiches."
• "This size is really handy - especially for storing things like fresh herbs, or for individual portions of food in the fridge or freezer."
• "Lock n Lock is my favorite food storage and this size is perfect for cutting up a whole cantelope, pineapple or honeydew. Keeps perfectly in the fridge!"
• "It’s nice and big and locks tight so I can take lunch for work in it."
• "This is the lunchbox I've always looked for! It seals reliably and has a lot of room!"

Cons:

• "The measurements shown in the product picture do not reflect the size of the product. It isn't as big as advertised."
• "Fine quality but the photo makes it seem as if it's much larger than it actually is. This container is about the size of a shoebox, a little smaller even."
• "The picture for this isn’t what we received. The size itself is fine but the depth is 2.7”."
• "When I saw how many oz and cups this held it seemed like it was very large. I did not realize how small it was."
• "I dislike the fact that I bought a 3 pound bag of craisins from Amazon then bought this food storage container that says holds 52 oz. WELL it in no way holds even holds 48 oz. You should NOT lie about it, test it out before you sell it."
• "They were supposed to be 13.6 x 9.6 x 6.3, but they are much smaller at approximately 8 x 6 x 2.5."
• "Dimensions stated 10.4 x 7.7 x 11.8 inches for 88 oz. They actually are 8 7/8 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/4. This size is useless for what I needed."