The Kestrel Pocket Weather Tracker is a great tool for any outdoorsman, or just about anybody who needs to know weather parameters while out of home. Weighing in at a very light 3.6 ounces or 102 grams, this device easily slips into any pocket, with dimensions at 5 x 1.8 x 1.1 inches. It runs on 2 AAA alkaline batteries, which are included at purchase and are expected to last about 400 hours of use. The device also comes with a digital compass, making it a great all-in-one survival tool. The station can measure wind speed, wind direction, headwind/tailwind, pressure trend, altitude, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind chill, wind gust, and density altitude, among 0thers. It also features a storage capability of 2000 data points that can be customized, and the data may be uploaded to a personal computer.
Kestrel Pocket Weather Tracker Review:
There may have been less than ten people who wrote customer reviews for this portable weather station, but they were very much impressed with it and happily gave it an average rating of 4.8 stars, with only one of them giving it a 4.0-star rating instead of a perfect 5.0 stars.
The reviewers were in consensus that the company has outdone itself with this model. One reviewer shared that the company has become the reliable source of accurate data for his troops overseas. The users commended the hermetical sealing that kept the unit waterproof. One reviewer who also owned a previous model liked this model better as it was possible to track measurements over time without needing to leave the unit on 24/7; leaving the previous model on drained the battery in 3 days, while with this unit, all he had to do was “wake” it up at time intervals to make the measurements and could then go back to “sleep.” This saved battery power tremendously, which was considered a major advantage. Another buyer reportedly did plenty of things that depended on the weather, such as astronomy, flying, sailing, shooting, hunting; he found this device to work exactly as advertised, making it worth the price. It was also confirmed to be intuitive and accurate, giving just the data needed for weather readings. It was also commended for having a very helpful graph mode.
So far, one issue brought up for this unit was the risk of breaking the battery door with too many and too frequent battery changes. The user who brought this up wished that there would have been a rechargeable battery option, as it would also have helped reduce battery expense. Another user wished it came with a mini-USB connection. Other concerns included the high price, but the reviewers generally believed it was worth it to have the peace of mind associated with its accuracy.
From these findings, we believe that this pocket weather station will make a very helpful addition to any survival tool, or even as an addition to any weather enthusiast’s collection.
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