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GHOST HUNTING

In more recent times, the advancement of technology has also had an impact on the hobby’s likeability. Ghost hunting equipment has received some critical upgrades in the past few decades. Since the early 2000s, the market for investigating tools like EMF reader and Spirit box has been developed to help assist hunters in their research. It is also becoming more common to find businesses today that offer services regarding ghost hunting. Ghost Hunting 

Ghost hunting is the attempt to investigate paranormal activity within what one would assume is a haunted location. The people who engage in the act of seeking supernatural presence are known as ghost hunters. Ghost hunters are also commonly referred to as paranormal investigators.

In my own observation, the research is typically done in a team of two or more. It is highly recommended to never pursue this hobby alone or else you’ll regret it.

What Are Ghosts?

General: A natural entity (a living being) that has died, crossed the supernatural barrier and returned to the natural world as a supernatural being

The History Ghost Hunting

The profession of chasing ghosts has been practiced since the late 1800s. Groups would formally establish organizations like the Society for Psychical Research, which was founded in 1882. Besides partaking in the research of haunted places, they also studied other closely related topics like hypnotism, mediumship, and dissociation

The study of the supernatural continued to gain traction throughout the 1900s. Books were written on the findings of paranormal activity further stimulating the curiosity of the general public. One of the first to be published in 1936 was a book called Confessions of a Ghost Hunter by British psychic researcher, Harry Price.

Ghost hunting equipment is a tool used to aid in paranormal research. But you don’t necessarily need a ton of equipment to go on a ghost hunting trip. However, the more you have at you’re disposal, the easier the job will be. You can’t always trust your senses when dealing with the paranormal. Ghosts can be extremely mischievous and will use manipulation as a tactic. 

Ghost Hunting Influence

With an increase in popularity over the last couple of decades, it has been fascinating to see the influence paranormal investigation has had on the general public. From the tech industry… All the way to the entertainment industry, ghost hunting has shown major significance in the creativity produced everywhere today. There are now many ways to express passion for the activity… If one undoubtedly didn’t want to put themselves in the line of work directly.

Ghost Hunting Gear 

Ghost hunting gear is a collection of tools an investigator will carry to adequately hunt for paranormal presence. The right tools and gadgets will enhance the research and help double-check signs that you might come across. Not to mention, these tools will almost always give more accurate results than relying on just senses alone might provide.

An Artificial Light Source

Even though it is not always the case, most ghost hauntings take place during the night. There’s something about the stillness of the night that seems to make the research and tracking of ghosts much easier. Ghost hunting at night, however, means that you will be working in the dark. The visibility will be minimal to none, which can make it very difficult to pick up on certain small details. For this reason, having a flashlight throughout your investigation will improve the quality of your work.

A Night Vision Camcorder

A camcorder is one of the first ghost hunting gear many invest in. You don’t need to get a very expensive one. In fact, there are several cameras out there that are good in quality and won’t break your pocket. The most important thing when shopping for one should be the resolution feature. The higher the resolution of the camera, the more detail that you will be able to record. 5 megapixels should be the lowest that you go for on a regular camcorder.

A Reliable Source Of Communication

Ghost hunting is not an activity you will want to do on your own. It is usually recommended that whenever dealing with the paranormal, do it in a group. Some people choose to have a single partner, while others prefer a couple of people to join them. Either way, at some point in the investigation you will likely have to split up. This is when two-way radios will help you tremendously. They will allow everyone to stay in contact with one another, even while separated.

An EMF Reader

An EMF reader is a scientific device that measures electromagnetic frequencies. Electromagnetic frequencies are measurable energy in the form of electromagnetism that is created when magnetic current move. For quite some time now, paranormal investigators have relied on EMF readers to help them determine if an entity is close by. These devices are usually not that hard to use and are deeply valued by professionals in the field. Most of the readers have an analog display and even have speakers to announce the amount of electromagnetic frequency in the area.

A Spirit Box

Spirt boxes make it possible to capture and record EVP’s. EVP is the abbreviation for electronic voice phenomena. They are the recordings of unknown sounds captured on electronic devices. It is believed that these sounds are the voices of ghosts trying to communicate with the living. Most of the sounds cannot be heard at the time of the recording. It is when the material is backtracked and played back that the messages will show up. This is why a digital audio recorder will be of great help to your investigation.

A Thermometer

Ghosts are known for operating at different temperature levels than the living. This is why a thermometer will be of great help to track entities while on your ghost hunt. A ghost’s presence will usually cause the temperature in the room or area to drop. It is believed that they absorb the heat around them to use it as energy and power. 

Dowsing Rods

Despite all the controversy and skepticism that has surrounded this tool throughout the years, they can still be useful. A lengthy Y-shaped twig or two L-shaped rods can be used as dowsing rods. Their movement is said to help detect the presence of a ghost or can even answer questions. The user is supposed to hold the rods out straight; one in each hand. A question should be asked and then the ghost will either move them apart for “yes” or together for “no”. This tool is believed to pick up and use the energy of the paranormal being to facilitate communication

An Infrared Thermal Imager

A thermal imager is also known as thermographic devices or thermal cameras. They are tools that use infrared radiation to create an image or video, that would otherwise not be visible to the human eye. These unique cameras detect levels of temperature and then convert them to electronic signals as images on a screen. The changes in temperature can serve as a warning that a ghost might be near.

Ghost Hunting Movies

The film industry is another heavily influenced line of business capitalizing on the paranormal investigator’s niche. Since the dawn of cinematics, the horror genre has exploded with movies revolving around hunters and their ghostly encounters. For all the movie buffs looking to satisfy their supernatural cravings, grab a big bucket of popcorn and get comfortable knowing the list of ghost films is only getting longer!

In Summary

Ghost hunting can be a very interesting hobby to engage in. With so much influence on mainstream media,  paranormal investigating is only becoming more and more popular. If this subject interest you but you don’t know where to start, use this guide to help you get going.