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Below is a list and explanation of older, more traditional ghost hunting equipment. For a
more modern list of ghost hunting equipment, go to Ghost Hunters Equipment. The list of
ghost hunting equipment we have provided is somewhat controversial, as it has items
that some may consider of the occult or of fraudulent spiritualism origins. You decide...

Ouija Board - This piece of ghost hunting equipment was originally
conceived as a game in the days of the spiritualist movement of the
1800's. There are many different types of boards, and they can easily be
purchased at toy stores or on-line. Some believe ouija boards to be
dangerous due to contact with "bad spirits," while others herald it as a way
for anyone to speak to the other side. Easy to use, but does the
planchette move because of your hands, or do ghosts move it through
you and spell out answers to the questions one asks?

Dowsing Rods - Also known as diving rods. The art of dowsing has
been around for a long time and has been traditionally used to locate
underground water sources, unmarked graves and to determine the sex
of unborn babies. No one knows how it works for sure, but it is down right
accurate; especially with locating what one cannot see. Used as a piece
of ghost hunting equipment, dowsing rods will point the way of ghostly
activity and cross where spirits are said to be. Easy to use and
inexpensive, but not all people can dowse. You just have to try it and see.

Stones - Semi-precious stones, such as Jasper and Quartz have
traditionally been worn by ghost hunters as part of their ghost hunting
equipment, as it is believed by some that Jasper wards off spirits by
absorbing negative energy, while quartz cleanses and gives off positive
energy. Black Tourmaline is also touted as protective and a psychic
shield; while Hematite is believed to dissolve negative energy and
transform it into positive energy.

Smudging - White sage branches are widely used for "smudging," which
is a Native American tradition in which the top of a smudge stick is lit and
the smoke is then wafted around an area to be purified. Native Americans
used sage smudge to purify: the mind, body and spirit before praying; the
atmosphere; and to disperse negativity. Ghost hunters use it to purify
homes of unwanted ghosts and paranormal activity.

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Past Ghost Hunting Equipment (Also See Ghost Equipment for some old devices!)

With the abundance of technology today, such as digital cameras, video recorders, IR
thermometers, and more, one might wonder what ghost hunters used during a paranormal
investigation, before the advancement of technology and ghost hunting techniques. To answer that
question, letís take a look at what famed ghost investigator Harry Price developed in the 1930s.

Harry Price recommended starting with felt overshoes to soften the footsteps of the ghost hunter
during an investigation. This way, paranormal activity would be easier to detect if the researcher
moved about silently as possible. Flashlights with extra batteries, and candles were also standard
items to be used when investigating ghosts at night. The candles would serve as back-up if the
flashlights failed, and they were stood inside glass jars for safety reasons. A notebook was also
carried by Price to record every event immediately after it occurred. That way, the account would
be as accurate as possible. Harry Price found it helpful to use chalk to mark areas of activity, so a
comparison could be made between one event to another. This was especially helpful if an event
occurring in the same area happened on a different day.

Price was not without technology in his day, however. He also carried a camera loaded with infrared
film for night shots, and used a thermograph to attempt to record temperature changes in a room.
Some other items Harry Price recommended for good ghost investigation included:

1) Mercury in a bowl to detect tremors.
2) Measuring tape.
3) Sketch Pad.
4) Tape and cord to seal off rooms to make sure no one entered to fake ghostly activity.
5) Fingerprint brushes.
6) Sketch pad and drafting instruments to plot an entire house.
7) Bandages.
8) Portable telephone which worked between rooms to communicate with other investigators.