What is the best Kestrel Basic Meter (1000-3550) for me?


By Mike Michinok
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What is the best Kestrel Basic Meter (1000-3550) for me? - ExtremeMeters.com

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Kestrel Weather Instruments are known worldwide as the most dependable and durable handheld weather tools on the market. The “best” meter depends on your budget and the measurements you need. Different models offer different environmental readings, and some specialty meters include job-specific calculations—for example, the Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter includes FDFM and PIG calculations for wildland firefighters.There are two main categories: Basic Meters (models 1000–3550) and Advanced Meters (5000-series). “Basic” doesn’t mean “fragile”—all Kestrel meters are rugged, waterproof, and drop-resistant, and use the same high-quality sensors.Advanced (5000-series) meters log time-stamped environmental data you can review on the device or export to a computer with the Kestrel Data Transfer Cable. LiNK (Bluetooth) models also sync wirelessly to the Kestrel app on your phone, making it easy to email CSV files with a tap.Questions? Contact us or use the chat—we’re happy to help.

Kestrel Basic Handheld Meters

Product Measures Key Features Color Class
Wind Speed Simple 3-button interface, high-contrast backlit display Blue Wind Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature Backlight (blue-white) Green Wind Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Pressure Altitude (pressure-based), Barometric Pressure, Pressure Trend, Wind Chill, Backlight Orange Weather Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Pressure Altitude (pressure-based), Barometric Pressure, Pressure Trend, Wind Chill, NV-preserving backlight Olive Drab Weather Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity Wind Chill, Heat Stress, Backlight Red  Weather Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure Wind Chill, Heat Stress, Altitude (pressure-based), Pressure Trend, Barometric Pressure, Dew Point, Wet Bulb (psychrometric), Backlight Yellow Weather Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure Wind Chill, Heat Stress, Altitude (pressure-based), Pressure Trend, Barometric Pressure, Dew Point, Wet Bulb (psychrometric), NV-preserving backlight Olive Drab Weather Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure Wind Chill, Heat Stress, Altitude (pressure-based), Pressure Trend, Barometric Pressure, Dew Point, Wet Bulb (psychrometric), Delta T, Backlight Yellow Agriculture Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure Wind Chill, Heat Stress, Altitude (pressure-based), Pressure Trend, Barometric Pressure, Dew Point, Wet Bulb (psychrometric), PIG Reference Card Orange Fire Weather Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure Wind Chill, Heat Stress, Altitude (pressure-based), Pressure Trend, Barometric Pressure, Dew Point, Wet Bulb (psychrometric), Wind Direction, Bluetooth, PIG Reference Card Orange Fire Weather Meter
Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure Wind Chill, Heat Stress, Altitude (pressure-based), Pressure Trend, Barometric Pressure, Dew Point, Wet Bulb (psychrometric), Delta T, Wind Direction, Bluetooth Green Agriculture Meter



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