Buy It For Life
Meal Prep Containers

Cookware & Kitchenware

Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality meal prep containers and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

IKEA 365+ Glass Containers

High-quality glass meal prep containers with durable lids. Dishwasher, freezer, and microwave friendly.

• Leakproof
• Durable
• Easily available

Leakproof, dishwasher safe, microwave safe, food safe, unbreakable.
– Banqouuu

The glass will last for ever and they use fairly standard sizes so you can usually find replacement lids even in the future.
– Hot-Imagination-Gal

Ikea has a glass system plus bamboo and glass lids for most round containers.
– Anthonythrm

Pyrex Glass Storage Containers

Durable glass containers perfect for meal prep, available in multiple sizes and shapes.

• Leakproof
• Durable
• Multipurpose

I love pyrex.
– russianthistle

glasslock just.. heavy
– unknown

They don’t leak and I’ve had them for 5 years.
– avoirgopher

Glasslock Containers

High-quality glass containers known for their secure locking mechanism and durability.

• Secure locking
• Durable

I cant recommend a brand specifically because I was researching a specific size i could not find.
– Ctowncreek

I have glasslock, and have never had any issues.
– lacroixgrape

We have glasslock and they work like new after at least 6-7 years.
– ReKuse

Snapware Pyrex

A versatile set of glass containers with airtight, snap-on lids, perfect for meal prep and storage.

• Airtight
• Multiple sizes
• Durable

Pyrex snapware is awesome. Multiple sizes, glass base, tight snap-seal lid.
– Girhinomofe

The answer is old Pyrex containers. New ones are good too.
– DeadbeatPillow1

Anchor Hocking Glass Containers

Affordable and durable glass containers suitable for various storage needs, including meal prep.

• Affordable
• Different size options
• Durable

We bought some Anchor brand a few years ago. A nice set with different size bowls.
– windoneforme

I switched over to anchor glassware. I don't know the history of the company but they make exactly the same glass containers as pyrex for much cheaper.
– bootsandadog

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