10 Essentials You Need In Your Ghost Hunting Kit

Venturing into the unknown of the paranormal requires more than just courage and/or skepticism. Like any expedition, you need the right equipment to actually get the most out of your ghost hunt. It’s what separates the amateurs from the pros. And while most people sensationalize the hunt for paranormal entities, those who ground their exploration in historical research and scientific approaches fare far better in the evidence-gathering game.

We have 10 essentials for a successful ghost hunt below, all in efforts to make you the most well-rounded, safe, and effective ghost hunter to walk whatever haunted halls you choose.

Ghost Hunting Kits 101

1. Flashlight

A flashlight is an essential tool for any ghost hunting expedition and it goes far beyond just seeing in the dark. During investigations, sudden drops in temperature or EMF readings can be potential signs of paranormal activity. A flashlight allows you to inspect the environment for any physical explanations—like drafts or hidden electronics—before chalking it up to the supernatural. It also provides a sense of security when exploring unfamiliar locations and can even be a vital tool for communicating with your fellow ghost hunters.

2. Walkie Talkies

Walkie talkies become an essential tool for clear and reliable communication between you and your co-explorers. They bypass potential signal interference that can occur in older buildings or remote areas, unlike cell phones which may be rendered useless. This keeps you connected, sharing real-time experiences, and coordinating investigations without being tethered to bulky equipment or dropped calls.

3. Batteries

Yes, it sounds so simple but batteries are one tool in a ghost hunter’s arsenal that can make or break a hunt. From digital recorders to infrared cameras to flashlights, most ghost hunting tools—and certainly ones on our list—are powered by batteries. Having fully charged extra battery packs are crucial during an investigation to keep your adventure running smoothly.

4. EMF Meter

An EMF meter is a staple in most ghost hunting kits. While EMF meters are normally used to detect electromagnetic fields, paranormal enthusiasts believe fluctuations in these fields are linked to paranormal activity. Having an EMF meter allows you to monitor for unusual spikes or changes in electromagnetic fields that could potentially indicate a ghostly presence. (We should add that skeptics are quick to point to more rational reasons in these changes, like electrical appliances or environmental factors.)

5. Laser Grid

While scientific evidence is very limited on the effectiveness of the laser grid, it has still become a popular tool for ghost hunters. Proponents believe these grids disrupt or reveal paranormal activity based on the idea that spirits or energy fluctuations might interrupt the laser beams. This effectively causes a break in the laser pattern.

6. Digital Voice Recorder

A digital voice recorder allows you to capture Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), which are brief bursts of audio believed to be the voices of spirits or entities. The human ear can only hear so much and these faint or distorted sounds from apparent supernatural entities could be grabbed by the recorder for later analysis. If EVPs do in fact pick up ghostly communications, then the evidence could be very compelling for the existence of the paranormal.

7. Camera

A standard camera allows you to capture potential visual evidence of paranormal activity. The benefit of a standard camera is that most of us have one right in our pockets. We’ll also note that standard cameras capture a broad range of visible light, which can be helpful for documenting any anomalies during your exploration.

8. Thermal Camera

A thermal camera can detect variations in temperature, which some ghost hunters believe reveal the presence of spirits as they may manifest as cold or hot spots. While there isn’t too much proof of this temperature theory, having a thermal camera definitely gives you the leg up on someone using only a standard camera.

9. Spirit Box

A spirit box is a device that rapidly scans radio frequencies, creating white noise. Spirit box advocates theorize that spirits can manipulate these frequencies to form words or phrases, allowing for a more effective form of spirit interaction beyond traditional methods, like EVP recordings. It’s important to note that spirit box skeptics don’t recognize them as valid tools and chalk up captured sounds as misinterpretations of scanner noise or external radio interference.

10. Temperature Gun

The theory around temperature guns is that paranormal entities cause fluctuations in temperature, particularly sudden drops in areas known as “cold spots.” These cold spots could be a sign of a ghost interacting with the environment. By monitoring temperature changes with this tool, investigators can potentially pinpoint locations of heightened activity and gather evidence to support their claims of encountering the paranormal.

Our Final Thoughts on Ghost Hunting Kits

It’s simple—if you want to capture evidence of the paranormal, then you have to come prepared. From simple devices like walkie talkies and flashlights, to more advanced ghost hunting gear like EMF meters and thermal cameras, any ghost hunting exploration is incomplete without the right equipment.

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