Kestrel® 4500 Pocket Wind Meter

Currently using the Kestrel 4500 and the Portable Vane Mount to record weather conditions during air exchange rates studies using tracer gases. The device is perfect for getting accurate recordings of local weather conditions. Thanks

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I picked up a 4500 for just general weather monitoring. It was so cool I had to get the tripod and portable wind vane too. I have only had it a couple weeks but have used it every day. It is very, very easy to use!! Highly recommended, as a matter of fact, I may pick up another or possible a 4000. Kudos to NK for an excellent meter!!! Doug Soll

We use the instrument for long distance shooting (1000 to 2000 meter). Critical succes factors are air-density; temperature; wind speed and direction. Kestrel's 4500 Pocket Wind Meter gives it all in a compact rugged package.

This is one of the most intelligently designed and professionally executed instruments that I have had the pleasure to use. It's totally intuitive to operate, but the manual is clear and comprehensive when you want to dig further into the rich feature set. The Kestrel offers every measurement I could want as a sailplane pilot, and the wonderfully designed interface will help me analyze the weather I encounter on XC flights. Thanks for a great product!

Not only is this a great American made product, but the technical support team is very helpful. No matter how “unique” your situation may be, they will take as much time as it takes to get the information you are seeking. Thank you for the help.

The best portable weather meter you can buy, quality and performance are unbeatable.

this unit is certainly destined to be in the pocket of everyone who would ever be in the out of doors. its accuracy, and versatility are unequaled in anything its size. Even the altitude readings equal my gps readings....

An excellent tool for professional and/or hobbyist use. I have used other companies' products that don't give as accurate and sensitive readings - particularly with the wind speed and direction functions. The NV model I use not only preserves my night vision but is still readable during the day. I wouldn't consider using any other meter, but I hope Nielsen Kellerman will add a Macintosh interface to the PC interface capability they now offer.

I was looking for a meter to mess around with for all different readings and I came upon the Kestrel 4500NV and it is one awesome meter. It is by far the top of the line meter out there and I really don't see any other company topping this one for a long time if they can. Keep up the fantastic work Kestrel because the 4500NV RULES

The Kestrel 4500 has digital compass option, calculates a cross wind and a head/tail wind. These two functions are very important for precision shooting. I'm planning on getting the Kestrel Portable Vane Mount to completely utilize the wind direction logging functionality.

This instrument is everything you need to make your shots as accurate as possible. No more guessing. Its fast and easy.

The Kestrel 4500 contains a digital compass option that is crucial for shooters in the sniper community. The 4500 hundred preformed as expected placing me with in 3 meters of each dismounted movement and 5 or 6 meters within each vehicle mounted point. I highly recommend the 4500 to any shooter looking for various options with positive end results. When precision and accuracy are your only primary options, there is no substitute. Kestrel provides you with both and more!!!!

This is an essential tool for areas where different subclimates abound. IN the mountains, where the weather can change in an instant, this tool will help you keep one step ahead of the weather.

Living in Hurricane Central (South Florida), the Kestrel 4500 will provide us critcal information in realtime regarding changes in windspeed AND direction. This will be an essential tool for safety when conditions become threatening.

Kestrel’s 4500 NV is a reliable and comprehensive tool that belongs in your kit. When properly applied, in open areas and for short range shooting scenarios – 300 yards or less - it will give you reliable crosswind data that can be used to accurately determine a firing solution. The addition of the electronic compass makes it possible for the shooter to accurately determine primary wind direction and speed with considerable accuracy. More so than estimating wind direction using the clock method. This alone is worth upgrading from a Kestrel 4000 for tactical applications.
All in all, go out and buy one. It is a quality product backed by an excellent warranty and a group of folks that are truly committed to quality customer service.

the 4500 looks like an interesting portable instrument that would be usefull fo rSAR operations; I hope to be able to use it in the future.

The Kestrel 4500 is great - I use it for monitoring weather conditions to comply with my air quality permit.

The Kestrel 4500 is an awesome piece of equipment. My unit in Iraq is using them to help us complete our missions. It sure speeds up the process of determining wind speeds and direction.