Costo's Selling Viral Bento Lunchboxes For a Total Steal Right Now

Back-to-school season means the return of lunch box season. And as every parent (or nonparent who packs a lunch) knows, all lunch boxes aren't created equal. Some are awkwardly large, awkwardly small or leak all over the place. But one lunch box brand, Bento, has won a legion of loyal fans thanks to their well-made, leak-proof lunch boxes. The only issue? They're pretty pricey.

But leave it to Costco to come to the back-to-school rescue. The big box store is currently selling the Bentgo 2-Pack Leak-Proof Lunch Box Bundle for $24.99, according to @costcobuy, who posted the proof in the form of an Instagram video on Wednesday. One Bentgo lunch box can cost between $35 and $40, so this is a great deal. Here's what you need to know.

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"These are leak-proof, microwave-safe, dishwasher safe, and have customizable compartments! PERFECT for back-to-school," @costcobuys wrote.

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The bundle typically sells for $39.99 at Costco, and the brand lists one box on its site for $34.99. In short, this deal is big from a numbers standpoint.

"I literally bought ONE for the price of that," cried a fan in @costcobuys' comment section.

"I bought my kids Bentgos last year for $30 each, so this is an amazing deal," concluded another.

But it's more about what you get than how much you're getting it for. Bentgo boxes have developed a cult following, racking up tens of thousands of glowing reviews on sites like Amazon, where the boxes have achieved best-seller status.

What's so great about them? The @costcobuys caption scratched the surface: The microwave and dishwasher-safe materials make for no-fuss maintenance and meal prep. The sleek design fits in backpacks and briefcases, while the durable, leak-proof outer shell keeps sandwiches fresh and books and technology dry. Let's be honest: That's something no brown bag can do.

Meanwhile, The compartment ensures that everything stays in its place and doesn't ruin other parts of the meal (because who wants to eat a turkey sandwich with soggy bread due to a case of smooshed grapes?). The boxes are also BPA-free, so you can feel confident putting food on them (or letting a kid eat off them).

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The bundle gives you options: Give one to a partner and keep one for yourself. Split the bundle between two kiddos. Use one for your child's lunch and one to serve yourself those so-trendy Girl Dinners while your kid is at band practice for the evening.

Whatever you do, head to Costco quickly because fans are already plotting their trips there to take advantage of the deal on Bentgo boxes.

"Need to go get these ASAP," wrote one.

"If you see these, will you pick them up?" said another commenter who tagged their favorite Costco member.

"I just bought and returned a couple of lunch boxes on Amazon, [and] got these instead," wrote one.

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