Excellent food storage containers at a realistic price
I was very happy to receive and use these Solimo (Amazon's) Brand containers!!! They came wrapped (cardboard sleeve) 3 per stack. I put them to use at once-- for storing loose coffee, cookies, plastic-ware, and refrigerated leftovers. They stack perfectly, and certainly should be easy to take to picnics, work, long trips (placing in a box or large carryall is recommended to keep them from shifting or falling)<br /><br />The 64 ounce size is generous. ALOT can be placed in each container -- and the lid snaps shut firmly, keeping everything inside. Of course, every lid will fit any container here. and everything that is not being used stacks securely in one place.<br /><br />The price for this set of 18 is similar to the equivalent-sized ZipLoc containers at my local store that is known for its lower prices -- each set of 3 Ziploc Containers went for $3.69. I carefully inspected those Ziploc containers and they were the exact size and "texture" of the 18 Solimo containers I had at home.<br /><br />The only perceived "weak-point" (and it is a "weak-point" for the ZipLocs as well) could be the corners-- they are more flexible than the rest of the container, which might be (IMHO) to keep the container from cracking at that point, should it fall)<br /><br />I do not put them in the dishwasher -- I soak them and wash them by hand, dry them thoroughly and stack them for future use. I will check to see if the ones I have stored my coffee in will absorb that smell but it's too early to tell right now. I do not know if they freeze well, ( my little fridge's freezer DOES accept the smaller size storage containers and they Do freeze well, so I can assume this 64 ounce Solimo will freeze well, too) but I would suppose so - just don't drop the frozen container or like everything, it may break. UPDATE1-- it not only freezes well, but it does not stain either. UPDATE2 - One of them (test) went thru the dishwasher and came out just fine.<br /><br />These containers are BPA-free, have no odor, and can be used in the microwave, with the lid slightly open, to Reheat -- not to cook -- leftovers. I'm very happy with the quality AND the quantity of containers in this 18-container Solimo Food Storage set.
Rating: 5 stars