Zebra Stainless Steel Food Box and Pan with Snap on Lid, 14cm, Silver

Anyone reading this review should take it with a grain of salt, as I haven't actually used this pot yet, but just out of the box: this little pot with its nestled bowl is just phenomenal. For one thing, it's absolutely gorgeous, stainless steel polished to a mirror sheen. The handle of the pot folds neatly over the lid (between the wire handles of the lid) and clasps securely on the other side, leaving everything beneath snug and safe. There is a thick pan/bowl inside the pot, beneath the lid, which can be removed and used for eating a meal. The pot, itself, is 14cm in diameter and rather deep--it looks like a very sturdy and nice-sized stovetop pan. I bought it after reading up on Zebra Thailand's reputation as a producer of exceptional stainless steel cookware, and being enthralled by the prospect of packing this little gem into a knapsack (outfitted with dehydrated food) as part of an emergency 'go bag' ensemble. I also purchased it to see about what size the 14cm Zebra tiffin bowls might be, as I have been up in the air as to what size/tier lunchbox I wanted to get. (After seeing this lovely 14cm pan I realized that I personally would prefer a slightly larger tiffin for general use, a 16cm-size.)UPDATE (5/2015): Well, it looks like this little stainless steel pot isn't going to become part of a go-bag! My husband has decided that it is perfect as an unconventional tiffin within which he can carry his food to work (breakfast--an omelette--and a snack in the pan under the lid; lunch in the bigger belly of the pot below). The pot, itself, has proven to be a worthy tool on the stovetop, as well, reheating his lunches very nicely as needed. Highly recommended!!

What's not to like about this little food carrier/pot? This is just about the perfect size, 14 cm diameter, for people who want to take a lunch to work or school. it is very sturdy and in a jiffy can be used as a small pot. The construction is completely solid, the stainless steel used is quite thick and has a great mirror finish on it. It has a sturdy latch which secures the wired pot handle. All pieces are nicely welded together, even the sticker is nicely placed not crooked.Since it is metal, it will not harbour any funny smells or stain like plastic. It is not water tight, but can carry a thicker liquid, say a curry or stew. It also has an inner plate/dish, which is handy if you want to separate different foods from touching. I will say that you could take out the plate/dish, and the top will still latch close, but not as tightly. All in all a great lunch carrier.

I hesitate to assign a rating before actually using this in the fied (its midwinter here in Wisconsin), but upon its arrival it looks to have solid build quality and a well-functioning clasp. It's a little heavier than I would like for backpacking, but I'm willing to take the weight for good quality and durability; I think that it will have those.

This might be one of a few items on Amazon that truly deserves 5 stars in both quality and value for your money.I have been using this for the past month as a lunchbox because plastics are a no-no and glass containers break easily (Pyrex is almost all fake now and the ones that aren't have terrible lid quality).It has an excellent seal *ONLY if you keep the mini-pan inside. Otherwise there is a slightly larger gap, though the pan is a big chunk of the weight. Nonetheless the whole thing only weighs about 1 lb. which is on par or less than glass containers. One small con is that the seal is NOT perfect. Depending on how you carry the pot, anything that shoves against the lid can cause very small amounts of liquid (if your food has any water content) to seep through. Do not use it to carry soup!The stainless steel is well made and the entire locking mechanism is a thing of beauty. The handle folds over the whole thing and the side clip snaps shut with a satisfying click.Not made for backpacking but a great choice for day to day meals.

They don't make stainless steel like this anymore. This is a quality piece that will last a life time. While I am not a camper and probably will never use it for that, I will be using it inside my 6 quart Instant Pot and the fit is PERFECT for PIP "Pot in Pot". It is large enough for two people to eat. I love the fact that even though it is lunch box it can also be used as a pot for cooking. The securing handle doubles as a pot handle. Plus you get the freebie of the stainless steel bowl, which allows you to cook in both places at the same time or use the blow as a plate. Get one, you won't be disappointed. There is enough space to prepare a meal for two people.I purchased something similar from India for double the price and not near as great of quality and it wasn't marked stainless steel.

This can work at a camp fire, a camp stove, an indoor stove top- it is a lunch bucket, a cook set, stores leftovers. The top latch is very durable and well thought out. The lid can be a plate, the insert can be uses in multiple ways, a plate, a cook dish, the pot is a sauce pan or cook set-the stainless is an excellent food grade, does not retain flavors and cleans up well. Mine goes to work with me as a lunch pail, leftovers can be a great lunch when a microwave is nearby, or in the wood, heat up a meal. A really good piece of kit.

I personally like Zebra pots and this "food box" is a really good small cook pot.The folding handles on the lid are really good for using while camping.. I use a small piece of wire to fasten the lid handles together while cooking so that I can use a stick or pot grabber to lift the lid and check on what is cooking.The inner pot/bowl is handy as a small skillet or eating bowl with the addition of a pot grabber..(I use the MSR pan handler pot lifter with cozy because it fits in the pot/bowl and has its own pouch to cut down on rattling.).................Overall............ This is a very good small pot for solo camping and well worth the price. (I paid under 15 dollars)With the addition of a squishy cup and small spoon or spork, you can have your whole cooking kit in this little pot that LOCKS closed.