Stasher 2-Cup Bowl vs Half Gallon Bag: Size Guide
By Reusable Silicone Food Storage & Sandwich Bags | Stasher | Published: 2026-10-18
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Stasher 2-Cup Bowl and Half Gallon Bag by capacity, shape, and use case. Find which fits your kitchen routine, from meal prep to sous vide.
Quick answer
Choose the Stasher 2-Cup Bowl for sturdy, open-top storage of leftovers, snacks, and on-the-go meals. Pick the Half Gallon Bag when you need a flexible, sealable container for sous vide, freezing bulk portions, or marinating. Your decision comes down to shape and seal preference.
Capacity and dimensions at a glance
The Stasher 2-Cup Bowl holds 16 fluid ounces (473 mL) and is designed as a rigid, open-top container. Its shape makes it ideal for eating directly from the bowl or stacking in the fridge. The Half Gallon Bag, by contrast, holds 64 fluid ounces (1893 mL) and measures 8.5 x 10.25 x 1.5 inches. It lies flat when empty and expands as you fill it, so it takes up less space in a freezer or bag.
Neither product includes a built-in measurement scale, so you may need to estimate volumes for precise recipes. If exact portion control matters, consider using a separate measuring cup before filling.
Best uses for each size
The 2-Cup Bowl excels as a to-go container for cereal, yogurt, salads, or leftovers you plan to reheat. Its platinum food-grade silicone is microwave- and oven-safe, and the wide opening makes scooping easy. The Half Gallon Bag shines for sous vide cooking (holds two strip steaks), freezing soups or stocks, and storing bulk dry goods like flour or rice.
A practical trade-off: the bowl’s rigid sides keep its shape but take up fixed shelf space, while the bag collapses when empty, saving room. If you often cook in batches and freeze flat, the bag wins. If you eat from the container or pack lunches for kids, the bowl is more convenient.
Trade-offs to consider
- Shape and portability: The 2-Cup Bowl is rigid and stackable; the Half Gallon Bag is flexible and collapsible. The bowl is easier to eat from directly, while the bag is better for flat freezing and packing in tight spaces. If you eat on the go, choose the bowl. If you freeze flat or sous vide, choose the bag.
- Capacity per container: The Half Gallon Bag holds 4x the volume of the 2-Cup Bowl (64 oz vs 16 oz). For bulk storage or cooking for multiple servings, the bag wins. For single servings or small leftovers, the bowl is sufficient. Assess your typical portion size. The bag suits batch cooking; the bowl fits individual meals.
- Seal type and accessibility: The bowl has an open top with a lid (press to seal), while the bag uses a pinch-lock seal. The bowl’s wide opening is easier to fill and clean by hand, but the bag’s seal is more secure for liquids during travel or sous vide. For wet or messy foods, the bag’s seal gives extra leak protection. For quick access, the bowl is faster.
Product facts
- 2-Cup Bowl: The Stasher 2-Cup Bowl is the perfect to-go container, thoughtfully crafted from our platinum food-grade silicone, and made in a variety of ultra-functional sizes and fun colors. You get a durable, non-toxic bowl that works for both storage and direct eating, with color options to match your kitchen or lunch routine.
- Half Gallon Bag: This bad boy holds two strip steaks and is the perfect reusable sous vide bag. SPECS dimensions: 8.5 x 10.25 x 1.5 in / 21.6 x 26 x 3.8 cm volume: 64 fl oz. / 1893 mL tare weight: 4.2 oz. / 119 gm. The Half Gallon Bag’s large capacity and flat profile make it a versatile workhorse for cooking methods like sous vide and freezing bulk portions without taking up vertical space.
Which one fits you?
Best for
- Someone who needs a portable, eat-from container for lunches or small leftovers
- Home cooks who sous vide, freeze flat, or marinate in bulk portions
Not for
- If you want a single container that does both equally well — consider buying the Core Storage 4-Pack, which includes both sizes plus a Stand-Up Mid and Snack bag
