Our Review of the Kestrel 2500 Wind Meter
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The Kestrel 2500 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind and temperature with total accuracy, and has the added benefits of an air pressure sensor that provides altitude and barometric information. Kestrel 2500 technology enables you to follow changes in air pressure that help predict impending changes in the weather. Factor in the 2500's digital altimeter, and you have (almost) all the weather information you need for outdoor activities ranging from model airplane flight to rifle practice.
The Kestrel 2500's sensitive and user-replaceable impeller technology provides accurate wind speed info. Additionally, an external temperature sensor and waterproof casing allow you to gauge the temperature of water (it even floats) and snow, as well as the open air. A hard slide-on case, lanyard, and battery are included.
Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters like the Kestrel 2500 are an essential tool for target rifle shooters and military professionals, and prove invaluable to outdoor enthusiasts (like skiers and mountain climbers) who need accurate and up to the minute weather information.
- For military professionals, the Olive Drab NV version of the Kestrel 2500 features a night-vision preserving backlight. Backlight incorporates optical filter to reduce overall brightness and minimize blue and green spectrum light to preserve night vision. (Note: This backlight appears soft greyish pink, not "red", and is still in the visible spectrum, so is not compatible with night-vision equipment.)
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The Kestrel 2500 accurately measures:
- Wind Chill
- Air, Water, and Snow Temperature
- Displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius w/ accuracy of +/-1°
- Current, Average, and Maximum Wind Speed
- Wind Speeds displayed in: Beaufort Wind Scale; Knots; MPH; KPH; or Feet Per Minute
- Barometric Pressure
- Pressure Trend
- Altitude
We Also Recommend:
The Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter, which has all the capabilities of the Kestrel 2500,
but with these features and functions instead of Barometric information:
- Relative Humidity
- Dewpoint
- Heat Stress Index
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- Kestrel 2500 in Orange
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- Kestrel 2500 w/ Case
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- Kestrel 2500 in Olive w/ Night Vision
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Specifications
- Dimensions - In
- 4.8 x 1.7 x 0.6
- Dimensions - mm
- 122 x 42 x 14
- Weight - Ounces
- 1.5
- Weight - Grams
- 43
- NEW! The Kestrel 2500 in Olive now includes a red backlight - especially useful for miltary applications
- Protective cover with sure-grip molding
- Real-time clock
- Data hold function
- Large easy-to-read display
- Waterproof and floats
- Quick-response, external thermometer
- Innovative design for stability and accuracy in abrupt condition changes
- Patented, user-replaceable impeller (no tools needed)
- Ultralight impeller is mounted in jewel bearings for precision, wide range of speeds and low startup speed
- Impeller is shock-mounted in a glass-reinforced plastic housing
- All instruments and accessories are completely assembled in the USA
- Actual size: 4.8" x 1.7" x 0.6 " (size w/out case)
The Kestrel 2500 also includes:
- A slip-on protective cover
- Neck lanyard
- Five Year Warranty
- User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery with average life of 300 hours
- Kestrel Certificate of Conformity
Kestrel 2500 Wind Meter Reviews
All Customer Reviews
- Average Rating:
- Highest Rating:
- Lowest Rating:
- Number of Reviews:
- 4
Kestrel 2500
Performs as advertised
Cold and hot
kestrel 2500 great to have along
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