The number one rule of ghost hunting: NEVER GO ALONE!! It’s also a good idea to let someone know what you are doing and where you are going.

Record: The most important thing ghost hunters do on an investigation is keep records of everything. Record what you see, hear and feel and interview witnesses. Make sure you write down the times and places of the events so you and your partner can compare notes after the investigation.

Cameras: You can use almost any camera to capture ghosts in photos as long as it has a flash. It is a good idea to take a photo when: 1) You or your partner suddenly feels cold.
2) You smell something. (Flowers, perfume, cigar or pipe smoke)
3) You think you see something. (Person or a shadow)
4) You feel like someone/something is watching you.
If tiny sparkles or flecks appear when the flash goes off, write that down in your notes, it could mean you took a positive photo. Also remember to record the picture number, the reason you took the photo and the time.

Electro Magnetic Field Detector: A compass works just like an EMF detector. When the magnetic field increases or decreases rapidly, the needle on the compass will spin around.

Flashlight: Flashlights are a must have on a ghost hunt since most of the time it will be very dark. It is important to have a red lenses to help keep your night vision. The reason for red lenses is because it does not cause a loss of night vision if you were to shine it in your partner’s eyes. To create a red lens, use red color cellophane, red permanent marker or even red nail polish.

Recorder: Tape recorder’s can record ghost voices. Sometimes you will not hear anything while you are recording, but when you play it back you will hear a word or a sentence that you or your partner didn't say.

Motion Detector: You can also use a motion detector in a suspected haunted area. If the area is empty and the motion detector goes off, take pictures quickly, you may have just caught a ghost on film!! Also record in your notes that the motion detector went off prior to taking pictures of the area.

Dowsing: You could also attempt the art of Dowsing. This has been used for many years, mainly in the attempt of finding water. Dowsing is when two copper rods in the shape of an “L” are held in each hand, with both rods facing forward. Follow the rods. If they happen to turn to the right, then you turn to the right. If you are lucky enough to have them form an “X” you may have found what you were looking for.