So many times, new gadgets end up not living up to expectations, which is why I get super excited when they do. Well, I got super excited about a new gadget this week. These new BBQ and meal prep collapsible food tubs from the fine folks at Drip EZ are incredibly useful, yet they take up almost no space in your RV.
The versatile meal prep tubs, available in three sizes, simplify meal prep, marinating, and cleanup. Even the small one is large, and the only folks who will probably need the largest size are BBQ aficionados marinating full racks of ribs or huge cuts of meat.
Featuring an ingenious design, when collapsed, the bottom of the tub is a built-in cutting board. Expanded, they hold huge amounts of prepped food. In fact, the large size is specifically designed to hold LARGE cuts of marinating meat before BBQing. The food tubs come with locking lids that keep everything fresh and clean until you are ready to cook or serve.
You will come up with lots of uses for them once you own some of these tubs. I know I have. For instance, the small size tub is still large enough to hold, transport, and serve a large salad at a campout potluck. Prep, store, and serve in the same container that will later pack away flat? Genius! It’s also great for bringing out a huge tub of popcorn on movie night.
I have often used the food tubs to wash dishes too. If I need to wash the tub after use, I might as well use it and the soapy water to do other dishes at the same time.
Beyond food, I find myself using these collapsible tubs for holding and transporting all kinds of items around the campsite, especially craft supplies for when we want to play and create outdoors.
Dimensions:
• Junior: 15.75″ L x 12.5″ W x 4.5″ D – Especially good for chopping and storing vegetables.
• Original: 20” L x 16.25” W x 5.5″ D – Great for applying dry rub and marinades, as well as chopping larger amounts of veggies.
• XL: 22.5″ L x 16.25″ W x 5.5″ D – Outstanding for prepping larger cuts of meat with a dry rub or marinade, or prepping and serving foods for BIG groups.
Care instructions:
• How to clean: Hand wash with mild soap or place in the dishwasher. Avoid harsh abrasives to maintain the material’s integrity.
• Storage tips: Dry thoroughly before collapsing to help preserve shape and durability.
• Safety note: Not microwave-safe, which is not a big deal; these large tubs would not fit in a microwave anyway.
What I especially like about Drip EZ collapsible BBQ and meal prep food tubs
• Keeps counters clean as you can chop on the built-in nylon cutting board.
• Four slip-proof feet keep things stable while chopping.
• Folds flat when not in use, so even though these are LARGE food-safe containers, they take up almost no cabinet space.
• The lid has locking hinges to keep everything inside. It also locks onto the tub in collapsed position for easy storage that keeps everything together.
• Adjusts to three different heights.
• Its versatility and compactness make it handy for LOTS of food prep and non-food prep uses around the RV.
• Available in a variety of colors.
What can be improved?
Much as I like this product, and I do like it a lot and use it constantly, I wish they had integrated the built-in cutting board into the lid instead of the base of the tub. That way, you could chop, then put the prepped food into the bin. As it stands, you chop with the tub in the collapsed position, so you need somewhere to put the chopped food until you finish chopping, when you can then transfer it to the bin for storage/serving.
It’s not the end of the world, but it would make this already great gadget so much better. One less thing to clean is always a good thing when camping, and the lid is just sitting there doing nothing while you prep anyway. It just seems like it would make more sense.
That “flaw” aside, I still like, use, and heartily recommend this product.
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Thank you for the discussion, Cheri! Sounds intriguing. Not sure that we cook enough, but maybe. I am thinking specifically of grilling two to four steaks. This would allow me to season all four at once and not just the one on top ahead of placing it on the grill to get a nice sear. Might warrant more thought depending on the price. Have a great holiday and week! Safe travels!