  
The pocket wind meter that started it all!
The Kestrel 1000 Wind Meter is the base model in our extensive assortment of Kestrel pocket weather meters. Simple and compact, the Kestrel 1000 fits right into the palm of your hand and weighs a mere 65 grams. It's also extremely durable and totally waterproof, allowing you to measure wind speeds in even the harshest weather conditions. It even floats.
A hard slide-on case, lanyard, and battery are included.
Convenient and reliable, the Kestrel 1000 is the perfect tool for model plane pilots, kite boarders, and other outdoor enthusiasts that rely on accurate wind speed information.
As you work your way up the ladder, Kestrel Meters just get better and better. Check our Comparison Chart to see how one Kestrel Meter stacks up against another.
The Kestrel 1000 accurately measures:
Current Wind Speed
Average Wind Speed
Maximum Wind Speed
The Kestrel 1000 uses a sensitive user-replaceable impeller to measure the wind. The clear and durable liquid crystal display can be changed at any time to display wind data that suits a variety of applications.
Beaufort Wind Scale
Knots
Miles Per Hour
Kilometers Per Hour
Feet Per Minute
We Also Recommend:
The Kestrel 2000 Pocket Weather Meter, a Thermo Anemometer that has all the capabilities of the Kestrel 1000,
plus these features and functions:
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
Snow Temperature
Wind Chill
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