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I have used the Folomov Tour B4 for almost a month now and I wanted to share my impressions of this light.
I rarely use a holster because I prefer a pocket clip. The size of the light is comfortable in the pocket, but I gave the holster a try this month. It was more comfortable and useful than I imagined. It holds the extra battery securely, and on a belt the extra weight is negligible. I usually wear some of the anodizing off a light by this point, but it shows no wear which may be due to the holster carry… While the nylon parts of the holster should last years, the elastic that holds the battery may eventually get looser and no longer be secure. For days when I do not have a free pocket this is my new EDC.
The included USB cord can charge the flashlight or be used as a power bank to charge a phone etc. I have never used a light with a charger onboard, so always kept a backup battery and only used the charging function a couple times. A green or red indicator under the button shows when it is charging or charged. I found the need to use it as a backup charge option for a phone happened more than I expected. That I can seem to remember to charge my flashlight batteries, but not my phone everyday shows my priorities.
Green indicator light comes on behind the button when the light is on. It would be nice if it could be turned on when the light was off so that I can find it in the dark. Especially since the USB cover feels similar enough that I tried to push that to turn it on more than once.
The included battery is a 2600 mAH battery and does not run as long as the description states. I have a 3400 mAH battery as backup which more closely matches the specifications.
Having the charging and power bank functionality almost makes it worth the $44 price on Amazon. I have seen a few deals on Bangood around lately if you are outside the US. It seems they are trying for the Nitecore/Jetbeam/ Wuben price point on their products. Only time will tell if their quality, durability, and customer service warrants that.
They do have a Tour B4M version with a slightly larger reflector for greater throw (352 meters vs. 268 meters for the standard version) That version also comes with a stainless steel looking bezel. Both come with a CW emiter.
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