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Still from the film Beyond the Lunchbox: a hand filling the stainless steel lunch box with rice and chicken

From a Garage in Germany to YouTube: Amazon Filmed Our Story

Two friends, one carton on a doorstep, and a turning point at minute 0:52. Amazon Ads filmed our story for Rising Stars. Here is what's behind it.

Blockhuette double vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle standing in front of a bicycle

How Many Water Bottles Should You Drink a Day?

About 9 cups of drinks a day for women, 13 for men, per the National Academies. What that means in refills of a 17, 25 or 34 oz bottle.

A man drinking from a Blockhuette stainless steel water bottle outside a van at the beach

How Many Ounces in a Gallon?

One US gallon holds 128 fluid ounces. Full tables for oz, cups, quarts and liters, plus how many refills of your bottle make a gallon.

Blockhuette stainless steel water bottle standing on a beach

Is Silicone Plastic? And Is It Safe on a Water Bottle?

Silicone is not the plastic you think, and not natural either. What it is made of, what touches your water, and the test reports with dates.

A man eating a sandwich out of a Blockhuette stainless steel lunch box at the coast

Best Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes for Adults (2026)

Every stainless steel lunch box and bowl we make, compared by size, seal, dividers and price. Plus the one we pick for most adult lunches.

Stainless steel water bottle and lunch box lying in wet sand at the water's edge

How to Waste Less at Lunch: Seven Habits That Stick

A box you keep beats a box you replace. Seven small lunch habits, from the grocery run to the day a part wears out.

Stainless steel lunch box with the name Elias engraved into the lid, lying on sand between palm fronds

Engraved Water Bottles and Lunch Boxes: How It Works

If you've come across this article, you're probably looking for a gift for someone you love. Something different. A gift that stays useful for year...

Closed stainless steel lunch box resting in the branches of an apple tree

Where Is Blockhütte Made? And Is a Stainless Steel Lunch Box Sustainable?

Designed in Hamburg, made in China to our own specs, engraved and shipped from the US. Why a steel box you keep is the honest sustainability argument.

A woman on a station bench eating a sandwich from an open stainless steel lunch box with sliced peppers and cucumber

Are Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes Safe? Pros and Cons

Do stainless steel lunch boxes really only have advantages? We show you what speaks for and against the Blockhuette stainless steel lunch box.

Stainless steel water bottle with a bamboo cap being slid into a black backpack on a station bench

What's the Best Water Bottle for Kids?

Plastic bottles remember last week's juice. Steel doesn't. What to look for: uncoated 18/8 steel, a lead report you can read, a seal you can replace.

Stainless steel water bottle with a bamboo cap, held by its loop at the beach

Which Stainless Steel Water Bottle Should I Choose?

At Blockhuette there are a lot of different water bottles to choose from. Which one is right for you? Well, read this article to find the best Bloc...

Stainless steel water bottle leaning against a tree trunk in an autumn forest

Why Stainless Steel is the Material of Choice for Your Water Bottle

This article will give you 9 good reasons why stainless steel should be the material of choice for your next water bottle.

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How to Care for a Stainless Steel Water Bottle

You've recently purchased our Blockhuette vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle? Congratulations! Here's what you can do to ensure your new...

Two stainless steel lunch boxes and a stainless steel water bottle on a red checkered picnic blanket next to a young woman

Is a Stainless Steel Lunch Box Dishwasher Safe?

Yes. Box, lid, seal and dividers all go in the dishwasher. What the seal needs once a week. Why a rust speck is not the steel. When to buy a new seal.

Stainless steel lunch box standing on stones next to a campfire

How to Clean and Care for Your Stainless Steel Lunch Box

Seal out, rinse, dry the groove: the full care routine for the Blockhütte stainless steel lunch box. Dishwasher, sterilizing, cotton bag and dividers.