How to Select Ghost Hunting Equipment

Some believe that the souls of those who have died will occasionally linger in this plane instead of moving on to the next. Ghost hunting equipment may be used to measure and track this paranormal phenomena.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Walkie-talkies
• Video camera
• Flashlights
• Camera
• Plastic bags
• Motion detectors
• Batteries
• Windchimes
• Tripod
• Air ion counter
• Candles and matches

1. Purchase an air ion counter, used to keep track of the air's positive and negative ions. Some maintain that the electromagnetic discharges given off by ghosts can result in an abnormally high number of positive ions, so this tool serves as a useful signal of their presence.

2. Select motion detectors for your ghost hunting expedition. These detectors are useful when ghost hunting indoors and should be mounted at various areas of the location that you're investigating. They can serve to alert you of instances where there is unexplained motion.

3. Be aware of the areas of the site that are currently experiencing paranormal activity by using windchimes. Some believe that breezes are created when ghosts are present. Mount windchimes in various areas of the site, and keep an ear out for their telltale tinkle.

4. Carry lots of flashlights, since your ghost hunting adventures will likely call for you to spend time exploring in the dark. Be sure to bring lots of batteries.

5. Carry a camera, since this is an essential tool for recording paranormal phenomena. Select a 35mm camera and equip it with black and white or infrared film. Make sure your camera has a flash, and choose a film speed of at least 400.

6. Tote a tripod, to avoid the sort of camera shake that can blur your ghost hunting photographs.

7. Record the action with a video camera. Choose one that offers infrared capabilities so you can shoot in the dark, if need be.

8. Keep in touch with walkie-talkies. Remember, your ghost hunting team will likely be scattered in different areas of the site you're investigating. Walkie-talkies allow your team members to communicate should they need the assistance of others in the party.

9. Bring candles and matches. Some report that the energy given off by ghosts can serve to deplete the energy in equipment such as flashlights. Candles enable you to ward off the darkness, should this energy drain occur.

10. Come armed with a number of plastic bags, preferably those that can be conveniently closed with a zipper. These are useful for storing evidence.

Tips & Warnings

• If you plan on purchasing an air ion counter, know that this piece of equipment can be quite costly.
• For best results, don't develop your photographic evidence at home. Have the photographs you've taken developed by skilled professionals.

[ralphy]

on 5/19/2009 is there any profesinal ghost hunters out there that can tell me the best place to get the eqipment i will need and every thing i will need to take ghost hunting serious, and how much to pay please.. email me please ,, [e-mail]

[Lucifera]

on 10/30/2008 What do you put in the plastic bags?
I have a friend in London who is Ghost Buster. He uses "the Gizmo" on ghosts. He says it pulls the ghost into a kind of vortex. twists his shroud off so his body is exposed and he flees out of utter em-bare-ass-ment (I can never spell that word) Don't quote me on that, it is how I understood it. Do you use "the Gizmo' too?
Cheers mate,
Lucifer, Queen of Elphame