Do you sell any other products in the West, in addition to the solar panel and lamps?

No we do not. We currently only sell ToughStuff Solar Panels and LED lamps through our Buy One : Fund One campaign and other fundraiser campaigns with our partners. Our other products (such as cell phone connectors) are distributed in developing countries but have no real added value in the West quite yet.

How do your partnerships with other organizations work?

Every partnership we make works differently. Generally, you purchase our solar panel and lamp, and in return, the partner organization gets either 1)monetary funding or 2) the partnership organization receives ToughStuff products for their respective causes. For example, by purchasing a ToughStuff solar panel and lamp combo for yourself through the FrontLine SMS campaign, FrontLine SMS will receive a solar panel and phone connector (which we do not sell in developed countries) to charge their life-saving phones. Click here for more information on Frontline SMS.

Do you sell different products in the US than in Africa and other developing countries?

No, yours are exactly the same as those being used by the world’s poorest people. We think this is great because it bridges the gap between us and those you are helping fund half a world away. While you are enjoying your ToughStuff LED lamp for camping, emergencies, and other necessities, you can imagine how life changing these products are to people who rely on them for their most basic lighting needs.

Long story short- our products are Tough. We sell the same products here as we do in Africa to prove that these products can withstand anything from scorching African climates to the most hectic urban environments.

How much does the Solar panel and LED lamp weight? What kind of power do they put out?

Solar Panel features:

-4.6 ounces

-5in x 9in

-1w, 5.6v, 174 mA current

-Amorphous, almost impossible to break

-Water resistant, unaffected by rain

LED Lamp features:

-4.3 ounces

-height: 3in x width (widest point): 4in

-high-power led lights (8mm, super bright)

-Strong plastic frame is very durable; will resist multiple falls

-4-intensity setting toggle

-Lowest setting runs for 30 hours

Why don’t your products have a bunch of bells and whistles?

ToughStuff builds practical and useful products. Developing countries rely heavily on Kerosene and other harmful lighting sources for their daily needs. We build products that work, last, and provide excellent lighting for any situation. Not to mention, bells and whistles do not help children do their homework at night.

What other things can I use my ToughStuff lamp and panel for?

There are an innumerable amount of uses for ToughStuff products. They are perfect for emergency situations, recreational sports, and general lighting needs. Some resourceful people have shared their ideas:

“I adopted a little dog & I put the light on low over the stairs so he can see to go out.” -Diane E.

“The Solar Panel and LED Lamp was very useful at night for reading in the tent and just getting ready for a good nights sleep.” -Shelly

“The LED lamp was perfect for my weekend of sailing. I sailed around all day with the panel attached to my bow and let the lamp charge all day. At night- the perfect amount of light for anything I needed to do!” -Michael

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