Ghost hunting has become more popular now than it ever was, that is because of popular TV shows like Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, a Haunting as well as many others over the years. These shows have helped to peek people’s interests to start investigating the paranormal. I have to say these shows have also raised my ambition to start investigating ghosts, but where do you start, what equipment do you need and how much will it cost to get started? These were some of my questions also. I started by doing research to find out what I would need to get started, I mean you look at all these shows and they have all this equipment that must cost a fortune, the thought of purchasing all that equipment is overwhelming to say the least, I mean who can really afford that much $ to start? I know I couldn’t.
Before we go any further let me say this first, if you are looking at getting started ghost hunting for the MONEY AND FAME, then get ready for disappointment, not to say it might not happen but chances are slim, most people get into Ghost hunting because they are interested in the paranormal, they look at it as a hobby not a profession, if they manage to make a profit then that’s awesome, heck if they manage to make enough money to cover their expenses that’s great, but for most part this will be like any other hobby and it will cost you to do. The best place to start is by contacting an organization in your area as Ghost investigating is becoming more popular, causing groups to spring up all over the place. If you are adamant about starting your own group or there is not a group in your area then by all means go for it.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO START INVESTIGATING?
These are the two most popular questions and to be honest you do not need much in the way of equipment, however the first thing I would recommend is to make sure you have a partner, someone who can and will go with you on these investigations. Not so much because a spirit may hurt you but what if you just plain got hurt or lost? Once you have established a second or maybe even a team the next thing you need is Knowledge, Ghost hutng is just like day to day life, the more you know the better you are at what you do. There are plenty of books out there and any one of them would be good to start, however I would recommend “The Art of Ghost Hunting, by Jaeson K. Jrakman “although I have not read this particular book it seems to be the most suggested on online.
Once you have got all that taken care of you need some equipment, but what equipment do you need to get started? This may surprise you but you can get started with only a few items, you really don’t need all that technical equipment you see them use on TV, although it would be nice. The following list is all one really needs to break into this hobby:
Before we go any further let me say this first, if you are looking at getting started ghost hunting for the MONEY AND FAME, then get ready for disappointment, not to say it might not happen but chances are slim, most people get into Ghost hunting because they are interested in the paranormal, they look at it as a hobby not a profession, if they manage to make a profit then that’s awesome, heck if they manage to make enough money to cover their expenses that’s great, but for most part this will be like any other hobby and it will cost you to do. The best place to start is by contacting an organization in your area as Ghost investigating is becoming more popular, causing groups to spring up all over the place. If you are adamant about starting your own group or there is not a group in your area then by all means go for it.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO START INVESTIGATING?
These are the two most popular questions and to be honest you do not need much in the way of equipment, however the first thing I would recommend is to make sure you have a partner, someone who can and will go with you on these investigations. Not so much because a spirit may hurt you but what if you just plain got hurt or lost? Once you have established a second or maybe even a team the next thing you need is Knowledge, Ghost hutng is just like day to day life, the more you know the better you are at what you do. There are plenty of books out there and any one of them would be good to start, however I would recommend “The Art of Ghost Hunting, by Jaeson K. Jrakman “although I have not read this particular book it seems to be the most suggested on online.
Once you have got all that taken care of you need some equipment, but what equipment do you need to get started? This may surprise you but you can get started with only a few items, you really don’t need all that technical equipment you see them use on TV, although it would be nice. The following list is all one really needs to break into this hobby:
1. Notebook and Pencil – this is a simple tool that you can use to keep notes of events, sounds as well as places that you have been
2. Digital Recorder – this can be a simple handheld recorder typically used for EVP ( Electronic Voice Phenomena)
3. Digital Camera – Simply for taking pictures
You may only need one or two of these items which you can buy just about anywhere or you can buy a Ghost hunting Starter Kit .
That’s really all one needs to get into ghost hunting, You may only need one or two of these items which you can buy just about anywhere or you can buy a Starter Ghost hunting Kit however some items that one may not normally think of when they hear ghost hunting would be Snacks, Water, Flash lights and an open mind, although not mentioned very often these items are a MUST on any investigation. There is more equipment and tools available (EMF detectors, Night Vision adaptors, Digital thermometers, Camcorders, K2 meters) however you should consider the amount of money you are willing to spend on the equipment, the more high tech one gets with the equipment the more the equipment Costs.
WHERE TO GO AND INVESTIGATE:
Well like everyone else start buy doing some research, check old newspapers or even your local library for guides to ghosts and haunted locations in your area, you can also start with grave yards and possibly your own home or maybe a friends, These are good places to get your feet wet and train your senses, I mean let’s be honest you will need to get some experience before even you can say you are good at it, you need to train your eyes, ears and feelings, and this all takes time, What I don’t recommend is for you to start going into condemned building and restricted areas. As stated earlier, NEVER go without back-up, and your dog and a cell phone is not classified as back up, it’s too easy to get lost, hurt or arrested. You should always visit the area in the daylight to get familiar with the surroundings and always have permission from the owner every time you go there. You should always wear appropriate clothing. Most of the places are going to be dusty and dirty so leave the makeup at home and take this seriously. Always be aware of what you're getting into and carry some sort of ID just in case you are arrested for trespassing (which you won’t be as you got permission from the owners prior to entering) as ID is always good to keep on you for many reasons.
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