About the Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter – USA-Made, Accurate Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Heat Stress & Wind Chill Readings – Waterproof, Floats, Easy Operation, 5-Year Warranty

The Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter is a versatile, high-performance tool designed for precise weather monitoring in any environment. Designed and built in the USA, this durable, waterproof weather meter measures critical data including wind speed, temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, heat stress, and wind chill—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone who needs accurate, real-time weather information. Whether you're hiking, sailing, or working in the field, the Kestrel 3500 ensures reliable performance in all conditions. The The Kestrel 3500 allows for easy switching between mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, knots, Beaufort as well as Fahrenheit, Celsius. Pressure readings include inHg, hPA, mb.

Why the Kestrel 3500 is Perfect for You:

With its ability to measure wind speed, temperature, humidity, pressure, heat stress, and wind chill, the Kestrel 3500 is a comprehensive and reliable weather meter designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Waterproof, floating, and featuring an easy three-button operation, this pocket-sized weather instrument delivers precise readings in any condition. Backed by a 5-year warranty and a certificate of conformity, the Kestrel 3500 is a smart investment for anyone needing dependable weather data.

Features

Designed & Built in the USA: Proudly manufactured in the USA, the Kestrel 3500 combines premium materials and expert craftsmanship to deliver precise weather data you can rely on.

Comprehensive Weather Measurements: The Kestrel 3500 provides accurate readings for wind speedtemperaturehumiditybarometric pressureheat stress, and wind chill, allowing you to monitor all key weather variables in one convenient device.

Waterproof & Floats: This weather meter is waterproof and designed to float if dropped in water, making it the ideal tool for water-based activities like boating, kayaking, and fishing.

Backlit Display: The Kestrel 3500features a backlit display, allowing you to easily read your measurements even in low-light conditions, ensuring visibility day or night.

Easy Three-Button Operation:The Kestrel 3500 features a simple three-button operation, making it easy to use and navigate through all its advanced features with minimal effort.

5-Year Manufacturer's Warranty: With a 5-year manufacturer's warranty, you can trust in the long-lasting durability and reliability of the Kestrel 3500, knowing your investment is protected.

Certificate of Conformity: Each Kestrel 3500 includes a certificate of conformity, ensuring the meter meets the highest quality standards and provides accurate readings you can depend on.

Compact & Portable: Small and lightweight, the Kestrel 3500 fits easily into your pocket or gear bag, making it perfect for on-the-go weather monitoring during outdoor activities or fieldwork.

Rugged & Durable: Built to handle tough environments, the Kestrel 3500 is designed to withstand rain, drops, and other challenging conditions while providing reliable performance.

Data Hold Mode: The Hold Mode is helpful for capturing measurements when you're unable to view the display in real-time.

High-contrast monochrome LCD display: Easily readable in direct sunlight.

User-Replaceable Impeller: Every Kestrel Impeller is tested at high and low speeds. The impeller is easily replaced if needed.

Slip-On Protective Cover: Keep your Kestrel protected when not in use with a hard cover that simply slides up the lanyard and over the Kestrel.

Measures
  • Wind Speed
  • Current Wind Speed
  • Average Wind Speed
  • Maximum Wind Gust
  • Temperature
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Pressure Trend
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Chill
  • Heat Stress Index
  • Dew Point Temperature
  • Altitude (Barometric)
  • Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
What else is included?
  • (1) CR2032 Lithium Battery
  • Instructions
  • Lanyard
  • Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
  • Protective Cover - Hard Slip-on
Downloads | Manuals | Specifications

Dimensions:

  • 5 x 1.8 x 1.1 in. / 127 x 45 x 28 mm
Weight:
  • 2.3 Ounces / 65 Grams

Customers praise this weather meter as "easy to use" and "intuitive" with "all the pertinent data" needed. The device "works flawlessly" with accurate measurements. Shoppers appreciate the protective case and lanyard, fast shipping, and compact portability. Some found pressure instructions confusing. One customer suggests upgrading to higher models.

  • Best portable weather instrument I have owned and I've tried a few.
  • The 3500 gives me all the pertinent data that I need.
  • It is very intuitive and user friendly. Different data fields are easy to navigate.
  • 5 stars: 26 (96%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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R.R. (United States)
Kestrel 3500

The Kestrel 3500 I ordered from Extreme Meters arrived quickly. It is very intuitive and user friendly. Different data fields are easy to navigate. I also really like the protective hard case and lanyard that it comes with, it is durable, while being compact and easy to carry.

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charles m.

I had been wanting this Kestrel 3500 for a while. Extreme Meters’ price was as good as I’ve found so I ordered from them. It shipped immediately and was in my hands in just a couple of days. As an amateur naturalist it’s important for me to document accurate weather conditions when recording species that I find in the field. The 3500 gives me all the pertinent data that I need.

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Robert A.

Best portable weather instrument I have owned and I’ve tried a few.

Unit is easy to carry, easy to view and easy to operate. The short description that precedes each measurement display is very handy.

Love carrying it on my daily dog walks.

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Carson C.

Of course who doesn’t like Kestrel meters?! Extreme Meters shipped it right out, it was the correct meter and of course works flawlessly! Thank you so much for getting my meter out so quickly.

Carson

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Rusty J.

Great Unit and super fast shipping! Will use this company again if the need arises. Thanks

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Anonymous

Works great!
I used in Alaska while fishing to keep an eye on pressure drops, wind speed, etc. Worked like a charm

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Anonymous

Great product, Great service, glen E
Even for a non-professional old guy it's easy to use, user friendly, and fun !!!

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James B.

It is exactly what I needed, nothing complicated or too fancy.

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James M.

I had a Kestrel before and loved it. Unfortunately, I forgot and left the batteries in it when I stored it and it became ruined. The new Kestrel has solved that problem by using button batteries instead of flashlight batteries. My new one? It works great!

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Augusto A.

Works perfectly. The altitude/barometric pressure instructions (including station and barometric pressure) were a bit confusing.

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Curt F.

I hope that the wind wind meter is up to the place that is accurate other than that I think it is a very good tool for me

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Peter H.

Excellent

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Linda H.

Works great! No complaints or problems.

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Lawrence L.

Very useful tool. Does what Kestrel claims it will.

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Joseph H.

AllKestral was great, my anemometer is okay. My recommendation is to spend the extra money and get all the features available.

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Denise H.

It is everything I had hoped for

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Claude N.

Exactly what I needed, good instructions and simple to use. This gets me the data needed to enter into my ballistic calculator.

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John P.

This is the perfect meter to use when calculating long distant shots for sport or hunting. It allows the user to use the other tools required and marries up with the other support equiptment that I have for doing so. Awesome tool and I love its use with temp, dew point, altitude, temperature and wind velocity and direction. Helps me in calculating as well, windage, horizontal and vertical corialis, temperature corrections, humity corrections, as well as barometric pressure corrections.

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David Y.

It's an excellent item. I used the Kestrel 2000 before, but I wanted to upgrade

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Cody S.

My application is long range shooting. The 3500 offers all of the real time atmospheric condition measurements needed to precisely calculate a ballistic solution. I chose this model over the 4500 because I don't need logging functions. The 4500 models with Horus and Applied Ballistic software were also not needed because there are free online ballistic software sources that allow you to print out detailed solution tables. Nothing beats the reliability of laminated paper in the field. The 3500 represents the best value of the Kestel line in my opinion. It is built to the same quality standards as their meters costing almost 3 times as much, it's extremely simple and fast to use, and offers only the features I need and none that I don't. As far as weather meters go Kestrel in my mind is the only option. Thanks for a good product.

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Timothy J.

I loved it!!

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John G.

My only dislike is my fault. I'd prefer the non night vision version. But it works great! My first day of use I compared the measurements with the local weather stations and it was right in the money.

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Lauree R.

My husband loves this weather meter! He uses it for astronomy to help determine dew point. The faint red backlight is perfect for maintaining night vision at the scope. He said it was one of the most unexpected yet perfect birthday presents!

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Mike T.

Great price and fast shipping! The Kestrel is great too!

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Bill L.

great tool that works, wish i would have had it years back

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Richard

Excellent
I havent really used my meter out in the field other than playing with it around town to get used to it. I like it very much and have recommended it to several other shooters.
The only thing I found lacking was a small amount of needed memory for the main readings, especially the barometer, temperature, and wind for this model, so you could turn off the meter and then reference reading later to compare them with fresh one. Of course then we need a clear button. Otherwise I am extremely happy with this meter

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Allen

Great product!
I received my Kestrel meter promptly and free of freight charges. The product was 100% as described and worked just like it should out of the box. It's nice that an extra battery was also included.
The case included is strong and well crafted. The meter slides in smooth and locks into place to provide safe and secure storage.
I had ZERO experience with these meters before purchasing this unit. It is very easy to learn and setup if you take 30 seconds and read through the instructions.
I use this meter as a drag racer to record track measurements to help adjust the tune in our cars to stay ahead of the curve. More recently I've begun bringing it with me on other adventures just for fun.

A+ for great customer service from a knowledgeable staff as well!

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Kay

Hello
Is this item available in stock?

Best regards, Kay

Extreme Meters LLC.

Hi Kay, You can see our stock count above in the listing. We typically have 20 or more of the Kestrel 1000's in stock at any given time.

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Girard

Good day, can you ship it to the Philippines? We need 10 yellow 3500. Thank you

Extreme Meters LLC.

Yes we can. To get a shipping rate, just add the quantity required to the cart. Shipping services and rates are displayed in the cart.

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Kirby Lindstrom

Is the 3500 or the NV3500 more popular? Which one is bought more often? Thank you. Kirby

Extreme Meters LLC.

Hi Kirby! Both are equally as popular. It comes down to meter color and backlight color. The Kestrel 3500 (yellow) has a normal white-blue backlight. The OD green Kestrel 3500NV comes with a night vision preserving backlight. It is more of a pinkish color. Both have the identical sensors and report the same environmental conditions. If you have any other questions, please let me know! Mitch

Frequently asked questions

Some questions and answers are automatically generated.

Is the Kestrel 3500 easy to use?
Yes. Multiple reviewers highlight that it is intuitive, user-friendly, and easy to navigate between data fields. Several customers note that even non-professionals find it simple to operate with minimal learning curve, and that the included instructions are clear.
How portable and compact is it?
The Kestrel 3500 is very portable. Reviewers describe it as compact and easy to carry for field work, daily activities like dog walks, and outdoor pursuits. The included protective hard case and lanyard make it convenient to transport.
How accurate are the weather measurements?
Reviewers consistently report that measurements are accurate and reliable. One customer compared readings against local weather stations and found them to match; others specifically praise its accuracy for wind speed, temperature, humidity, and pressure data across diverse conditions like fishing in Alaska and field research.
What happens if batteries are left in storage?
One reviewer noted that their older Kestrel was damaged when batteries were left inside during storage. The 3500 addresses this concern by using button batteries instead of larger flashlight batteries, which reduces the risk of battery damage during long-term storage.
Is it waterproof and durable?
Yes. The product description states it is waterproof and floats. Reviewers confirm it performs reliably in field conditions, and one customer notes the included protective case is durable and well-crafted, providing secure storage.
What measurement units and formats does it support?
According to the product description, the Kestrel 3500 allows easy switching between multiple wind speed units (mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, knots, Beaufort), temperature formats (Fahrenheit, Celsius), and pressure readings (inHg, hPA, mb).
Good for astronomy and maintaining night vision?
Yes. One reviewer specifically praised the faint red backlight as perfect for maintaining night vision while using the meter at a telescope for determining dew point during astronomy sessions.
Does it come with accessories?
Yes. Reviewers note the Kestrel 3500 includes a protective hard case and lanyard. One review also mentions that an extra battery was included with the unit.
Is it suitable for long-range shooting calculations?
Yes. Multiple reviewers who are long-range shooters or ballistics enthusiasts report that the 3500 provides all the real-time atmospheric measurements needed—wind speed, temperature, humidity, altitude, and barometric pressure—to calculate accurate ballistic solutions for sport or hunting applications.
How's the setup and learning curve?
Setup is quick and straightforward. Reviewers indicate that taking 30 seconds to read the instructions is sufficient to understand how to use it, and that the meter works correctly out of the box.

Designed and Built in the USA. Kestrel Instruments are known for their accuracy, toughness, and reliability in the field. Trusted by professionals worldwide for precision weather measurement and environmental data logging.