Rubbermaid 42-Piece Food Storage Containers with Lids

Leaving my original review for comparison. I originally left 4 stars, changing to 5 now that I've had these a couple of weeks and had a chance to use them, wash them, close and re-open and re-close them. 5 stars. Read my pros and cons with this in mind; I wrote them after checking out the containers when I first got them, BEFORE I used them. Having said that; I would move the lids to the pros side. They may not snap on as easily as the older ones, but they do seal well. They cleanup easily also, Add that to the pros. I tried one in the microwave to see what would happen; they seem to do well, no excessive softening or discoloring like the older ones did. I will still be careful what is in them in the microwave just to be safe. All in all; seems to be the quality I expect from Rubbermaid. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Stars. I purchased these to replace the older set that I have. You know; the ones with the pinkish-purple lids. I read the reviews and couldn't find anything extremely negative, so I bought them. The containers I am replacing are over 10 years old and may be as much as 14 years old, so only time will tell if this new set will have the longevity I've come to expect in Rubbermaid products. I won't say that I am unhappy with the purchase, just skeptical of the quality and possible lifespan of these new containers. Here is what I found as pros and cons, others may find other points as well. The pros: First off; the price was great! I always watch for sales and this was a good sale. The vented lid seems like a good idea, the vent seals well. There are a good variety of sizes in this set, including one larger container. The cons: The material on these new ones is not as heavy. The lids do not snap on as easily and don't seem to seal as well. Overall; if they have a lifetime close to the last set I bought, they are an exceptional value for the money. Only time will tell the story. I give them 4 stars because I am skeptical that they will last.

Update July 2023 I bought another set. Like anything else, they don't last forever, but it's not far from it. I still have a few left in my scrub stack from my first purchase. The impressive part is that over the course of about a dozen years, the lids and containers from all generations fit each other. This is very unusual in the containers market since molds and materials can change over time, yielding different results. The only thing that has changed over time is now there is a flippable steam vent that didn't exist in the first few iterations. The steam vent has some benefit, though I haven't even thought about getting rid of those lids that don't. Pop the corner and microwave away. The place I found this steam vent to be most handy is when packing hot food. The remaining air inside the tub doesn't heat up and pop the lid. Just vent the cap and put it in the fridge if you don't have time to let it cool first. So far I've lost a few containers, but it's been due to my abuse of them, not due to any defect or wearing out. One got too close to the stove, I've left a few with friends or at my kids' house and I reheated some oily food in the microwave. 350F oil and plastic don't do well together. Even in the last case, it didn't really destroy the container so much as it made it very unsightly and kind of crazes the finish, and there's just a point where it has to go because you have better ones and you need the space. I now keep three stacks of containers, however. One stack is for everyday life, which is worn and not looking great. The second stack is my stack for breaking in and back up to the first stack when needed like on holidays. The third stack is when I have to take something to a function or take dinner to a sick friend. Watch the prices of these things as it fluctuates wildly. The set I just got was for $19 on Prime Day, which is less than half of what it is now, a week later. ****************************** I've bought these Rubbermaid containers now for about 10 years and they provide excellent service and just don't wear out easily. They are what Tupperware used to be 25 years ago. All the lids fit tightly and I haven't had a single one of the vents snap off, which was an initial concern of mine. The great part is that over the course of a decade, the product remains consistent from batch to batch and year to year, meaning that old lids fit with new containers and vice versa. I think they are the only containers I've bought that have retained this much compatibility with earlier versions. Nothing lasts forever and I don't expect these to either, but I have had a few that I've had to toss. There are essentially two problems that have caused their demise: 1] Frozen with food and being dropped coming out of the freezer due to being brittle. I've never had a lid crack, but the clear body has cracked a couple of times. But in all cases, they've still been usable for a while and they've never split open and cost me my food. I can't blame the device. It's my clumsiness and nothing is unbreakable. 2] Over time the containers can become a bit glazed looking and stain up, particularly when storing food with high acid or the food was extremely hot. Red tomato sauces and yellow turmeric colors in curry are the worst stainers, though even this coloring still eventually comes out. When storing these foods, I've learned to spray the container first with Pam cooking spray and that helps a lot. Despite the loss of a few containers, these will stay my food storage containers of choice and I will stay a Rubbermaid customer.

They stack empty, they stack full, they work great. The only thing is that heating marinara in a microwave left a mark, but I love these things. All the same-size lids work with any size tub, and the different size tubs stack inside each other like magic to save cabinet space. Love them.

These containers are great. Functional is the key here. Size graduations work well, from a dab to a large portion. Lids fit well and don't leak. Easy on easy off. The square shape fits in the refrigerator without wasting space.

前に青緑色の蓋で本体も薄い青緑のと、濃いグレーで下は透明で薄いラインが入っているのをコストコで買って愛用してきました。前のは十年前後使ってきました。使える状態ですがお裾分けなどで入れ物返ってこず買い足しました。これはアメリカから直送されたようです。前のより商品は高級感無くなったけど、まあ同じ便利さです。以前のものと同サイズですので、お互い蓋は共有できます。ここが一番ありがたかったです。前のセットはものすごく大きいのが入っていたけどこれはそれはなく、使いやすいサイズです。このタイプ、作り続けてほしいなあ。壊れないから滅多に買い替えないけど。

I went on a mission to add to/replace some of my vented Tupperware - only to discover that my beloved 20yr old set is no longer made. There was a new version, but ran to $20 a unit, way to pricey for me. Then I saw these, as an add on for less than $5 and decided to gamble. Best gamble I could have made! I literally gave away every single Tupperware and other container and have gone from three shelves to just one, for storage, and have oodles of well made, super functional containers. LOVE: The vented lids are a game changer. Now InstaPot leftovers go straight into these containers, into the fridge or freezer, and are ready as instant meals. Lids are solidly made, DO NOT leak, and snap on firmly, but not so tight that opening them is a challenge (someone with limited strength in their hands MIGHT have an issue...). The 3, 5 and 7 cup ALL come with the same size vented lid, and actually snap together into a block so there is no longer a lid storage issue, or an issue trying to find the "right" size. Others sizes also have multiple sized containers that have identical lids - the simply increase the height of the container, retaining the same size opening at the top. The containers themselves all stack, with the 3, 5 and 7 cup all happily nesting inside of each other. The same goes for some of the smaller sizes; multiple sizes have the same top and bottom dimensions, and the increased volume comes in the increased height. As the containers are square, the stack and store much more easily, and with less wasted space then round containers. I thought this would be an issue in the microwave, leading to uneven heating, but there is absolutely no issue. They seem very happy washed on the top shelf of the dishwasher, no warping or cleaning issues, and when stood up, in the "bowl rack" they retain no water once washed, like some containers do. Each container has the volume it holds marked on the bottom, super handy. HATE: I almost did not buy these, as I hate the color...there is a lovely teal option available in the US, but I could not bring myself to pay double simply for a different color. The volume markings are super helpful, but awfully tiny...it would be nice if they made these numbers MUCH larger. All in all, these sets have solved my food storage issues, and I could not be happier!

Estes potes são excelentes, comprei meus primeiros há 15 anos e seguem com perfeita vedação e conservação. Pena que ao longo do tempo emprestando por ai alguns acabaram não retornando. Grata surpresa por encontrá-los na Amazon. Logicamente, comprei novamente e percebi a mesma qualidade de antes. A unica diferença foi a valvula de escape de vapor que nos antigos não existiam. Recomendo a compra.

Lids are tight, which I like. Would buy again.

PRODUCTOS DE ALTA CALIDAD, MUY PRACTICOS, DURADEROS, VERSATILES, SEGUNDA VEZ QUE LOS COMPRAMOS.