Packing lunch for your kid(s) can be an exercise in utility, or it can be an art form. Whether you’re a sandwich-and-chips family or a bento lunch one (or maybe you like to switch it up), you’ll want a durable lunch box that’s easy for your kid to use and for you to clean.Over the years, we’ve tested dozens of lunch boxes, including insulated fabric bags, plastic bento boxes, and metal bento boxes. Since some families want both insulation and organization, we also looked for boxes with the best combination of the two.Everything we recommendThe L.L.Bean Lunch Box has long been one of our picks both for kids and for adults. It comes in an expandable version, too. Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterThe Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie Classic Lunch Box has a fairly squish-proof plastic interior, so it’s a happy medium between an insulated lunch bag and a plastic lunch box. Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterThe leakproof Bentgo Fresh Lunch Box has a customizable layout, which is perfect for kids who like to switch up their lunch menu throughout the week. Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterThe Bentgo Kids Lunch Box has a leakproof, highly organized interior that’s best suited to lunches for younger kids. Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterThe PlanetBox Rover Stainless Steel Lunch Box is a durable, versatile bento box with customizable design options. It comes with two smaller containers. Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterThe L.L.Bean Lunch Box has long been one of our picks both for kids and for adults. It comes in an expandable version, too. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter