Kestrel 2500

The Kestrel 2500 Handheld 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 most of the weather information you need for outdoor activities ranging from model airplane flight to rifle practice. A quick compare chart of the basic models shows you the differences between several Kestrel models.

As with all Kestrels, the 2500’s sensitive and user-replaceable impeller technology provides accurate wind speed info. Additionally, an external temperature sensor and waterproof case allow you to gauge the temperature of water and snow, as well as the open air. A hard slide-on case, lanyard, and battery are included.

The Kestrel 2500 was originated as a basic model for long range shooters at an affordable price and someone who didn’t need the ballistic features built in like the 5700 Elite or any others in the Kestrel Ballistics Line of meters. A simple video shows how to achieve station pressure with a Kestrel 2500.

For those using it at night, the Olive Drab NV version of the Kestrel 2500 features a night-vision preserving backlight. This backlight incorporates an 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).

The Kestrel 2500 measures wind and temperature with complete accuracy, and has the added benefit of an air pressure sensor that provides altitude and barometric information. Kestrel 2500 technology allows you to track changes in air pressure that help predict impending weather changes. Factor in the 2500’s digital altimeter and you’ve got most of the weather information you need for outdoor activities ranging from flying a model airplane to practicing shooting a gun. A quick comparison chart of basic models shows you the differences between several Kestrel models.

Environmental measures
Altitude (barometric)
Barometric pressure
Temperature (air and water)
Wind chill
Wind speed (current, maximum wind gust and 3-second average wind speed)

As with all Kestrels, the 2500’s sensitive, user-replaceable turbine technology provides accurate wind speed information. In addition, an external temperature sensor and a waterproof housing allow you to measure the temperature in water and snow, as well as in the open air. A hard zippered case, lanyard and battery are included.

The Kestrel 2500 was designed as a basic model for long-range shooters at an affordable price, and for someone who did not need the built-in ballistic features of the 5700 Elite or any other in the Kestrel Ballistics line of meters. A simple video shows how to achieve station pressure with a Kestrel 2500.

For those who use it at night, the Olive Drab NV version of the Kestrel 2500 has a backlight to preserve night vision. This backlight incorporates an optical filter to reduce overall brightness and minimize light in the blue and green spectrum to preserve night vision. (Note: this backlight appears soft grayish pink, not “red”, and is always in the visible spectrum, so it is not compatible with night vision equipment).