On-the-Go Gear

The days of the brown-bagged, white-bread bologna sandwich might be history, but that doesn’t mean the next lunch you pack isn’t looking for a little update.

What to do? Pick up some new lunch-making gear that will transform the chore (and the meal) into a pleasure. Readi Set Go is a new boutique in the Glebe where you’ll find what you need. We’re sure moms will relate to their theme: Life on the Go.

The shop is stocked with everything you need for when you’re out, from lunch bags to Thermoses, to messenger bags and travel gear.

For example, when it comes to water bottles, the store’s selection makes stainless steel look passé. Choose from several brands of stylish, reusable glass bottles, bamboo bottles, and even the new Bobble—fill it with tap water and this bottle filters it for you.

For packing really fun lunches, Readi Set Go stocks everything from bento boxes and laptop lunches, to Indian-style stainless steel tiffins, to two-compartment collapsible silicone containers (whew). Struggling with packing for the balanced day at school? Try the 12-Hour Shift Bag with two equally sized separate compartments—one for each mini-lunch period.

No need to leave your toddler or preschooler out of the fun, either. There are Toddler Table cutlery sets, all manner of attractive food containers and dishes, endless varieties of little kids’ water bottles, and even portable games to play on the road. An entire section is dedicated to the under-five set, and includes slings, backpacks and shopping cart covers.

And for you, there are Envirosax for guilt-free shopping, stylish messenger bags for the daily commute or travelling, and even pieces of luggage for more epic journeys—not to mention iPhone and iPad accessories, laptop and netbook sleeves and clever ways to store cell phones, cameras, hard drives and GPS devices so you can protect your gadgets en route.

You might have thought you didn’t need new stuff to help manage your busy lifestyle, but that will change once you’ve set foot in Readi Set Go. Tested by Patti R., Ottawa

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