Anchor Hocking

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Anchor Hocking

21 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 31, 2025

  How can a company continue to make money if their product lasts forever?

  Bruh what? We have had our Pyrex and Anchor silicon lids and they have lasted 4-5 years or more and we wash them in the dishwasher half the time. Still, as we have lost lids at work or whatever, we’ve largely moved to silicon stretch lids that seem less brittle or to snapware which is even more durable.

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• #2Dec 31, 2025

  Tragedy of the Honest in a capitalistic economic system

  Used them but never bought them. Not any better than Rubbermaid or Glad IMHO. I like Snapware and Anchor-Hocking glass containers so they're better to microwave. Also, the glass looks nice, so you can serve from them and then just put the lid on them when you're done.

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• #3Dec 28, 2025

  What are the Best Glass Food Storage Containers Available Now? Recommendation

  I’m partial to Anchor Hocking true lock. Made really sturdy with quality lids. Also meets your requirements you’ve listed.

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• #4Dec 28, 2025

  What are the Best Glass Food Storage Containers Available Now? Recommendation

  I guess I haven't tried a bunch of the latest ones, but we have been using Anchor Hocking glass food storage containers for many years, and have found no reason to look into other options because they are fantastic.

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• #5Dec 28, 2025

  What are the Best Glass Food Storage Containers Available Now? Recommendation

  OXO and Snapware are the two that win all of America’s Test Kitchen testing. Personally, I prefer the Pyrex simply store and the Anchor Hocking dupes that are virtually identical. The plastic lids do eventually crack and a need to be replaced, but the companies sell replacement lids so it’s easy to get more. I’ve had the same set since like 2012, and I’ve only needed to replace about half of lids once.

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• #6Dec 28, 2025

  What are the Best Glass Food Storage Containers Available Now? Recommendation

  Find one that sells replacement lids separately. Plastic lids will never last as long as the glass container but if you can get extra lids. Anchor Hocking has sold them up until now but I’m not sure if they are continuing to do so. 

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• #7Dec 28, 2025

  Pyrex, GlassLock, or Anchor Hocking food storage?

  Anchor Hocking lids do crack eventually but you can buy replacement lids. I’m sticking up on extras - worth it because the glass containers are so durable.  

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• #8Dec 19, 2025

  Best replacement lids for pyrex glass containers?

  I don't know why lids are so expensive. You can get a 32pc storage set (16 lids) for $20 at Walmart including bowls. Anchor Hocking seems = to Pyrex afaict. Granted these are not silicone lids but if you don't put the lids in the dishwasher, they'll last a long time.

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• #9Oct 6, 2025

  What are some actual BIFL kitchen items?

  Pyrex, Anchor Hocking and Fireking, for glass bakeware.  My Nordicware microwave popcorn popper probably is 20 years old. It's a square, conical shape interior.  Wooden prep and cooking spatulas and spoons from an import market. Nothing fancy, they're often 3-5 to a bundle. I've got some which are 45 years old. 

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• #10Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  You're 100% correct. Both boroscilicate and soda lime glass have their literal strengths and weaknesses. There's no reason to avoid using Pyrex or Anchor Hocking for that matter. They are both still made in America and high quality for the price but if you want the stuff that can go under a broiler or on the stove top, then yeah seek out the European stuff. Honestly, if I'm doing either of those I will use an enameled cast iron or other metal baking pan.

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• #11Sep 1, 2025

  Best glass food containers?

  Anchor Hocking Trueseal - the tops last better than the regular plastic lid, and are sturdier than snap and seal types. I bought four of the 7 cup size and they have been in constant use for the past 6 years - dishwasher, freezer, microwave. I was searching online to buy more today because I realized I could save a lot of space in my cabinet if I got rid of all the other storage containers I have but never use any more. Just need a few smaller than 7 cup size it then I am set.

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• #12Jul 9, 2025

  BIFL Communist Tupperware

  Maybe. Anyway, I do like Rubbermaid brilliance as well and Anchor Hocking True Seal containers.

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• #13May 3, 2025

  Etched Glass Measuring Cup Set

  Check out Anchor Hocking’s or Pyrex’s etched measurement lines—both are durable, dishwasher-safe, and the markings are permanently fused into the glass. You can usually find a 4-cup version under $15 individually at Target or Walmart. For a set, the Anchor Hocking 3-piece set (1, 2, and 4-cup sizes) is usually under $40. They’re much smaller than 8-cup ones and won’t hog your cabinet.

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• #14May 1, 2025

  What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?

  Anchor Hocking measuring jug.  No need for anything else.

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• #15Apr 7, 2025

  Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?

  I would consider what size pans you actually use. I would buy a Lodge skillet - simple cast iron - in whatever size you use. Personally, I like the 10.5” size. It’s a good balance between size and weight, imho. If you want a 12, go for it. I would buy the Lodge lid, that matches. I would go to IKEA. I would buy an IKEA 365+ stainless steel sauce pan, in the size that matches your need. I would buy a Dutch oven. I would buy a stock pot. Buying a steamer insert and / or a colander is a good idea. If you are on a budget, I would buy the cheap three pack of stainless steel pans - two sauce pans and a Dutch oven. They are not BIFL, but for $25 they hit way above their cost. The big thing keeping them from being BIFL is the handles. They just aren’t durable enough. You would still need a stock pot. I would get an Aroma stainless steel rice cooker, sized to your needs. I like the 3 cup. If you need the 14 cup, it is also good. Note that these are the normal, dumb rice cookers with a stainless steel insert. In addition to this, you will need: A can opener. EZ-Duz-it s currently considered the BIFL darling. I have one. It is worth it. A chef’s knife. Spend money here if you have it. I have a cheap 6” vegetable knife from IKEA. It’s their Santoku knife. I prefer the club foot design, and I like how thick and easy to control it is. I have the **VÖRDA** version because the nonslip handle is nice. It does not hold an edge very well, but it takes an edge fast. I would suggest a Santoku knife design. I have a cheap one because I am brutal and will throw it away and buy new as needed. Cutting board: these are disposable. Get cheap. I like plastic because you can abuse them by throwing them in the sink and disinfecting them with bleach and they don’t dull knives. Wood is harder to take care of, but still good. Do not get glass or marble. Ideally, you will have one for meat and one for veggies. NOT BIFL. Buy it, use it, when it gets bad, replace it. This is an expendable. A flipper, a spoon, a ladle : I have a grey plastic set from IKEA. Really, get any that you like. These, too, are not BIFL. Use them until they wear out, then buy new. I find that if you treat cast iron like nonstick in terms of utensils, the seasoning lasts better. Measuring cups: haven’t found any I really like yet. Mixing cup: I really like the Anchor Hocking Fireking. The open handle design makes them stack and nestle better.

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• #16Apr 3, 2025

  Unpopular Opinion: “Researching Before Buying” as an Excuse for Overthinking

  This is why I thrift. My BIL (brother in law, I didn’t miss an F lol) does a lot of great research on big purchases like knives. Meanwhile I’m buying my decent knives literally one knife at a time; I posted about a CUTCO knife here one because I love it more than my “better” brand knives and this sub tore me a new one but it’s still my favorite knife. I also have a quality steel KitchenAid made in Germany with a hefty tine I’ll be resharpening for the next decade, and a Chicago Cutlery bread knife I might take to my grave. For each of these I have 2-3 knives I tried and didn’t “cut it” (literally), I just donate those. My cookware is Le Creuset or thrifted, I have only two exceptions (3-ply SS IKEA 360 pot) and off-brand Hexclad (Snowclad) frying pan. My dinnerware is Corelle or Lennox Fine China. My partyware, bowls are all vintage borosilicate glass: Anchor Hocking, PYREX, ARCOROC pink swirl. I don’t own any glassware of any kind that isn’t borosilicate. My tea set is moss rose (mixed porcelain makers, same pattern). I do not use paper plates or bowls ever, I own plenty of reusable vintage pieces. If I can attach an appliance to my KitchenAid stand mixer I will do that before buying yet another thing. I have a spiralizer, meat grinder, and pasta maker. All of my utensils are vintage (including Cutco! lol), excellent quality high temp silicone, or wooden. I use a wooden spoon or spatula every single day because hardwood has barely been improved upon. For clothing I require 50% minimum natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and linen. I don’t count rayon unless it is labeled organic. I read all the fabric labels and can thrift by feel, like I never mistake a polyester sweater for wool and can feel different cotton blends. Natural fibers last longer, and my wardrobe is like 75% thrifted. I also thrift BIFL boots and shoes, which generally don’t exist but better boots last a very long time and have exchangeable parts like boot liners and insulated soles so there is rarely a need to buy new. To each their own but I’m mostly here to learn about what things last so I can then thrift those things or find them on Marketplace.

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• #17Mar 7, 2025

  Buy your PYREX measuring cups from thrift stores if you want them last a lifetime.

  I have a lower case pyrex set we bought from target for $20 5 years ago. We use them daily, throw them in the dishwasher and they look brand new. I've heard Anchor Hocking are better and about the same price. Although even if mine self destructed tonight I'd probably just buy another set of pyrex at ~$1/cup/year. 

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• #18Mar 4, 2025

  Is there a glass or no bpa plastic version of this take out container

  Anker makes them

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• #19Feb 8, 2025

  Looking for Tupperware alternatives

  Or Anchor Hocking or IKEA 365+ glass containers with bamboo lids

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• #20Feb 4, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  Hi! After trial and error with big brands, my wedding registry picks, and discount store/secondhand shopping, I’ve got some suggestions for the basics (and brand recommendations)! - <b>Splurge: Staub Dutch oven </b> (the dimpled lid allows for better steam distribution than the others) - <b>Cast iron pan</b> 10 or 12” — Lodge is really affordable and available at Target - <b>stainless steel pasta pot </b> (you can also use it as a stockpot for homemade chicken soup - the strainer feature is great here) — I got AllClad, but just be sure to get a high quality stainless steel (lower quality versions can allow nickel and other heavy metals used as the base to be exposed to your food as it deteriorates) - <b>MadeIn stainless steel anything</> — I just got a saucepan from them and I used it to melt chocolate yesterday— I’m amazed. Superior even to my AllClad pans, and I wish I’d registered for these. - <b>Crow Canyon porcelain enamel sheet pans</b> - <b>Silpat sheet pan liners</b>better for you than aluminum foil and, per a caterer I asked what to put on my registry, a “must have” — I’ve been so glad to have these for cooking and baking) - not a pot/pan, but <b>Epicurean cutting boards</b>. Nontoxic (unlike plastic cutting boards which release microplastics into your food) and dishwasher safe. - <b>HexClad</b> whether these are in fact nontoxic (as long as you don’t damage the protective layer, so it says) is iffy, but they’re great for things that are prone to sticking, like eggs. - <b>Visions glass cookware</b> you can find these at thrift stores or on Etsy/Ebay. They’re made of a super strong glass and allow you to see what you’re cooking as it cooks, as well as dishwasher safe. Good for some things, not as much for others (I.e., pan-wise, not ideal for something you want a nice sear on), and it is crucial that you get one without any damage (cracks, nicks, whatever) because some that have been damaged can kind of explode (uncommon). - <b>cooking tools</b> ditch anything metal! A good set of wooden or bamboo tools is great. So are GIR silicone tools. I LOVE the meat chopper for ground beef. - <b>oven-to-table cookware</b> you can’t go wrong with Corningware (though ugh, mine chipped at first dishwashing— something I’d never seen before), Pyrex, or Anchor Hocking. You can get these secondhand pretty easily, but be careful of the pretty vintage ones, as the paints can contain lead. I hope this is helpful! I’m not a star chef at all, so everything I’ve included and found are pretty forgiving to screwups. Oh and a big “not worth it”: Caraway (even with normal use and no metal utensils, coating scratched in <1 year). Pretty until it gets stained from heat or cooking.

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• #21Jan 5, 2025

  Looking for a lunch container that I can take straight from the fridge and into a microwave that's also not plastic.

  Pyrex or Anchor Hocking!

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