Foursevens Preon Review
The FOURSEVENS Preon 
- 2.95 inches overall length
- 0.6 oz without battery
- uses a hi tech CREE XP-G2 LED
- up to 23 hour run time on low output
Ergonomics
The Foursevens Preon is a joy behold. It is a handsome little flashlight with a sleek modern look. My one bitch about the Foursevens Preon is it is completely devoid of any sort of checkering. This makes it a slippery little bugger at times.
The Foursevens Preon In Use
Using the Foursevens Preon takes a little bit to get used to. Unlike a single mode flashlight with a simple switch (like the Streamlight Stylus Pro
The low mode on the Foursevens Preon is suitable for getting around in the dark. I used it on a camping trip and found that the low mode is doable for trips to the bathroom at night. Now, if something happens to go bump in the night while you are walking to the bathroom you will want the full 84 Lumens that the high mode has to offer! The Foursevens Preon throws a nice distance but you won’t confuse it with a spotlight, it seems to be at it’s best illuminating the general vicinity and not trying to figure what the hell is going on 2 campsites away.
The strobe and other modes seem a bit superfluous to me since I’m not a cop and my wanderings are mainly on the family hunting property. I was relating this to a buddy of mine who is Law Enforcement and he said that strobe function is a pretty good way to deal with drunks. I really respect his opinion so I’m re-evaluating my thoughts on the strobe.
Another nice feature of the Foursevens Preon is the fact that it runs on a single AAA battery. I’ve taken to using Panasonic Eneloop AAA 
Carrying The Foursevens Preon
The Preon carries just like a super compact AAA flashlight should, you don’t even know it is there until you need it. I especially love the ultra deep carry clip. It rides way low in my pocket.
The Wrap-Up
The Foursevens Preon is a clear winner in my book. For me it scores a ton of points on performance and styling, but it loses a bit for not having any texturing to hold onto. I’m going to give it a 4 out of 5 Stars. I would recommend it to anybody and have already bought a few to give for Christmas presents.
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I just got a 4Sevens Mini! Mine is knurled so it’s not slippery. When I have it pointed at the bedroom ceiling, on high mode, it is as bright as the regular room light. I am very pleased with it. I felt foolish spending that much money on a flashlight, but I’m tired of cheap ones that don’t last. I wish I’d had this back when I was off grid. It’s a great product.
Thanks for commenting Teri! Sometimes you have to pay for quality. Foursevens has excellent customer service and stand behind their products. Your Mini should give many years of good service.
I have the same brother don’t need some thing bigger lolol
It is a great little light.
Seems like a good piece of equipment. You mentioned the “carry clip” does it come with a belt holder? Lifetime warranty? I would check it myself, but I’m lazy….