Ghost Hunting Equipment

I've have seen some very strange homemade tools being used on a lot of different investigations but I figured I would put together a list of the top ones that newer individuals should have when attempting to conduct a paranormal investigation.

• A camera - (35mm is what most seasoned paranormal investigators like to use, but honestly digital,infared it doesn't really matter, you can get results with any of them. Although using an Infared camera is very high tech and very costly.)
• A flashlight - (This is a must and is usually common sense but I figured I would list it anyways. And make sure you bring spare batteries. You never know when the batteries will wear out or become drained.)
• A small first aid kit - (This doesn't have to be a full E.M.T. kit. Just some band-aids and antiseptic. Helps with those pesky nicks and scrapes you will so often get by wandering around in the dark.)
• A notebook and pen - (This is essential for keeping track of arrival and departure times and for also writing down suspected paranormal activity, such as high E.M.F. readings or temperature fluctuations.)
• An E.M.F. meter - (Commonly referred to as an E.M.F. meter, it is technically known as an Electromagnetic Field Detector. These come in every shape and size and can be found at most hardware stores.)
• A hand held digital thermometer - (This is important to record temperature fluctuations that may occur. Paranormal researchers believe that when a spirit is trying to manifest itself it will draw the energy out of the atmosphere thus creating what they like call "cold spots", these cold spots can be detected with a hand held digital thermometer.)
• A hand held recorder - (These can be the old style mini tape recorders or even the newer digital hand held recorders. Either one will work just the same. It's important when trying to make contact and record Electronic Voice Phenomenon, or E.V.P.'s as most call them, to speak slowly and allow enough time to pass to give the spirits a chance to answer.)
• A Night-vision Camera - (This is probably one of the best things to have if you are serious about becoming a paranormal investigator. Capturing evidence on a hand held camcorder is what it is all about. Because you never know what your camera may have picked up, that you didn't see with your own eyes.)

I tried to make this list short and sweet and put in the basics of what you should have if you are to be taken seriously as a paranormal investigator. Of course you probably don't have to have every piece I mentioned but it is important that you at least have the basics. Remember when conducting an investigation, you always want to do your homework.

Cheers

G.L.