·         Air Ion Counter -This device measures positive and negative ions in the air. Ghosts can cause a lot of positive ions because they give off high amounts of electromagnetic discharges.

·         Barometer - Some ghost hunters believe that paranormal activity can affect barometric pressure so it may be useful to take one

·         Camera - A 35mm camera with black and white film and/or infrared film is very useful for capturing any pictures. Ensure that you have plenty of film. For best results use a film speed of no less than 200. A speed of 800 may produce better results although it will be very grainy. It is also important that your camera has flash either its own or slave flash. Have all the film developed by experts and don't forget a tri-pod to avoid camera shake

·         Compass - A compass is not only very useful for navigation it is also great for picking up electromagnetic forces. A compass will react to any magnetic or electrical stimulus that may be out of the ordinary. For this reason it is probably better to avoid an electronic compass instead use the needle points north kind

·         Control Object - This is a small object such as a coin that is placed on a piece of white paper, which in turn is placed on a table or where it will not be disturbed. A pencil circle is drawn around the coin so that it's exact location is recorded. The coin and paper are then left and then re-examined at the end of the ghost hunt to see if the coin has moved. If it has, then this could indicate some strange activity. Ensure no-one can accidentally move the coin or you will obtain false results

·         Digital Camera - Make sure you have your settings set on night mode to ensure your pictures will not turn out fuzzy. Tripod to avoid shakes

·         Digital Recorder/Tape Recorder - These are very useful and they are quickly becoming the item of choice for obtaining electronic voice phenomenon (EVP) results

·         Dowsing Rods - Some researchers feel that the use of dowsing rods can help to pick up ghosts

·         EMF Detector - These detectors can pick up electronic fields over different frequencies. Disruptions in electronic fields could possibly mean ghosts

·         Extra Batteries - These are essential because ghosts are thought to be electromagnetic and this can cause batteries to run down quite quickly. Extra batteries will be essential for all of the ghost hunting equipment that needs it

·         Film - Electromagnetic discharges can affect film and it may need to be replaced. Therefore it is important to ensure that plenty of spare rolls are accessible. Use 200 or 400 possibly 800 speed film, this will provide the best photographs

·         Flash Lights - Always have bright flash lights (usually 3 or 4) and extra batteries

·         Infrared Thermal Scanner - These devices accurately pin point cold spots, thus saving on time and infrared film. Excellent for use in outside investigations

·         Microphone - A good microphone is essential for picking up electronic voice phenomena

·         Cell Phone- These are useful in case of an emergency they can also be affected by the presence of strange activity

·         Motion Detectors - These devices are good for sensing movement when there should be none. One sensor can easily monitor an entire hallway or room. it is an ideal tool for indoor investigations

·         Night Vision Equipment - Night Vision scopes can be very useful. Cheap night vision adapters are available that will attach the scopes to video cameras for about $30. However Night Vision Equipment can be expensive. Choose monocular or binocular equipment. Binocular are a good choice because they add the benefit of depth perception. Prices range between $250-$4000. You can get some good scopes in the $300 range that work well on video equipment

·         Night Vision Video Camera - This device is similar to combining a video camera with a night vision scope and allows the recording of light not normally visible to the naked eye. A good investigative tool

·         Notebook - Always keep records of times and events, this is very useful for documenting the investigation and especially if the study is to be replicated. Pens and pencils are also essential

·         Thermometer - Rapid drops in temperature has often been associated with the presence of a ghost. As with the compass the old fashioned mercury filled, red-line thermometer is probably better than its electronic counterpart. A good thermometer can detect changes in room temperature quickly and where electromagnetic forces have been reported, an electronic device might fail or be wrongly affected

·         Video Camera - This piece of equipment allows events to be captured as they are happening

·         Walkie-Talkies - These devices allow you to communicate with your ghost hunting party. If you are investigating a house and you have people scattered all over, walkie-talkies allow you to keep in touch

·         Watch - An essential piece of equipment for recording the time when the events happen