Ghost hunting can be an expensive or inexpensive endeavor (yep, inexpensive). It all depends how much you want to spend. Investigators have shown significant results with equipment which is very affordable, so don't let pricing discourage you. Truth be told, you can document and detect ghosts and spirits with a variety of items. Of course the more you have the better, but everyone needs to start somewhere.Below we have compiled a list of common equipment and how it may be used. Click on any item to see the current prices and to place an order. All proceeds go to helping Paraseek stay online, so your order is greatly appreciated. Our links will take you directly to the best quality equipment on sale.
Category: Advanced
Natural EM Meter
Priced $180
This featured model, from trifieldmeter.com is recognized as one of the best in the field. Not only does it operate on many different wavelengths (really making it several tools in one) but it also is designed to filter out EM fields that would be created from man-made sources.
Category: Advanced
Air Ion Meter
Priced $470
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Category: Moderate
Available in mini-black or
advanced trigger.
Priced $60-$90
Ghosts absorb
energy around them when they are active. These energies come in
many forms. The most common energy form that a ghost uses is simple
heat. A ghost will absorb heat to help it manifest which is why people
feel cold when a ghost passes them. This is simply the ghost using
energy from the room and from our bodies.
Recent advancements in
thermometer technology make checking for cold spots simple and cheap. Infrared
devices, like those featured here, can digitally read temperatures
from remote locations where they are pointed. For instance,
if there is a spot much colder than the rest of a room and there is
no draft, chances are there is ghost activity. If you aim a
detector at a spot and a temp suddenly drops drastically, you know
something is happening. You can also use it to verify if a ghost
is interacting with a person by seeing if a person's exterior temp
drops. By far, this one of the most useful and affordable tools
for serious investigations.
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Category: Beginner
Motion detector kit w/ alarm!
Priced under $25
It is not certain whether the movement of ghosts themselves can set off motion alarms. That is under debate. However, the actions of ghosts can, such as moving items in rooms, etc. Sprits have their own personality just like the living. Some are aggressive but some are shy and only act when they are left alone. You can't be everywhere but your detectors can.
We recommend a system with an alarm so you can be alerted of activity. At left is a do-it-yourself kit which includes both a motion detector and an alarm. But remember,any motion system will work.
Category: Advanced
Available in monocular or
binocular varieties.
Priced $150-$400
Since you will be hunting in the dark, night vision scopes are important to witness events you might not see and to maintain safety. Although on the expensive side, they are a very good investment and have multiple uses.
If you are concerned about prices, there are very good monocular versions out there bargain priced at around $150. For depth perception it is best to use binoculars.
Category: Beginner
Motion detector kit w/ alarm!
Priced under $25
It is not certain whether the movement of ghosts themselves can set off motion alarms. That is under debate. However, the actions of ghosts can, such as moving items in rooms, etc. Sprits have their own personality just like the living. Some are aggressive but some are shy and only act when they are left alone. You can't be everywhere but your detectors can.
We recommend a system with an alarm so you can be alerted of activity. At left is a do-it-yourself kit which includes both a motion detector and an alarm. But remember,any motion system will work.
Category: Beginner
Pro GPS Compass
Priced under $30
Although compasses themselves are cheap items we HIGHLY recommend you get a quality compass. Normal, cheap compasses tend to place the needle too close to the bottom of the compass or in a configuration which makes using them impossible if you are on any angle or moving (which you will be doing a lot of) To that end, you need to use a compass that is professional and will work if it is off-balance or shaken. We would also recommend getting both a digital and old fashioned needle version because digital compass detection is different from traditional magnetic detection.
Category: Beginner
Cameras of all types
Priced $5-$300
Cheap $5 disposable cameras are often some of the best to have on hand. All the bells and whistles are gone and you get a pure, raw image. Make sure its 35mm and use high quality film (400 speed is best). You should also have some type of polaroid camera on hand (1) to get immediate results and (2) because polaroid film seems to have chemicals in it which produce unique results.
Bottom line is, have multiple kinds of cameras on hand and lots of film. Different technology produces different results. Your going to take a lot of wasted shots but its worth it if you get one good one. Also, make sure you have lots of extra batteries because in haunted locations they do tend to drain quick or malfunction.
Also remember your camcorder for video and audio recording. Note: Guides to low light photography techniques are available in the reference section below.
Category: Beginner
Communication equipment
Priced $30-$100
Category: Beginner
First Aid Kits
Priced $3-$70
Colleagues: Don't ever investigate alone. Safety in numbers.
Baby powder: We call this the drug-store motion detector. Its rare, but it can be sprinkled and used in rooms to record footprints or movement.
Flashlights: Strong versions with clips that can be attached to your clothing are the best. And remember, bring several. Some may fail. You can also mute strong lights when you need less light by using thin fabric or colored cling wrap.
Candles: Can all your batteries fail? Oh yeah! You can also use smoke in air tight rooms to record odd air movements.
Batteries: As previously mentioned, batteries tend to drain. So take as many as you can.
Chalk: Mark evidence and also mark trees and other areas where you might have ventured to help get back. If you are exploring, never contaminate an area with a mark that can't be later removed. If you have to permanently document it, take a picture.
Watches: Record when events happen and coordinate your efforts. Suggest you have two: one wind-up type and one battery powered.
Notebook: Make sure you have organized notes and bring a cheap book light so you can write easily.
Cell phone: If you are in any remote area, make sure to have an emergency link to home. Also, make sure that someone knows where you have gone and when you will return for your safety (although you should never hunt alone).
Thermometer: Ideally you would like to buy a very quick digital outdoor detector so you can find cold spots as they happen. Normal thermometer sare too slow and won't produce any results.
Tissue paper: If you are in a room that you know has no drafts, you can detect paranormal movement by suspending tissue paper or very thin cloth in air tight areas. You can even very the thickness in areas as a test in itself.
Learning from trial and error is one good way to do things. However, even if you are experienced it is good to learn from those who have gone before you. There are many techniques that you can use that decades of research have helped create. As such, we recommend checking out one or more of these well known guides and reference books. At the end there are even national and international registry books for finding known haunts.
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