Author: Eric Windingstad

Eric Windingstad writes about ghost-hunting equipment, paranormal investigation methods, and reportedly haunted locations for HauntGears.com. He previously investigated with Night Light Paranormal of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Although the group is no longer active, Eric and one other investigator continue to conduct occasional investigations when requested. His HauntGears articles emphasize practical equipment use, careful documentation, historical context, and checking ordinary environmental explanations before treating an experience as unexplained. Paranormal accounts are presented as reports or folklore rather than proof, and affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed. For questions, corrections, or investigation-related inquiries, contact Eric at support@hauntgears.com.

Infrared Camera vs Thermal Camera: A Ghost Hunter’s Guide

Comparison graphic of infrared and thermal cameras for ghost hunting

If you’re choosing between an infrared camera and a thermal camera for ghost hunting, the key is understanding that they do very different jobs. One helps you document what was visible in the dark, while the other helps you spot heat changes and rule out ordinary causes.

P-SB11-ANC Spirit Box Review (2026): Is This the Best Ghost Hunting Spirit Box for Paranormal Investigators?

Portable digital radio with blue LCD screen on a wooden table in a dimly lit room.

Ghost-Hunting Equipment Review P-SB11-ANC Spirit Box Review This P-SB11-ANC Spirit Box review examines the device’s adjustable noise control, dual AM/FM sweep system, temperature-change alert and field usability. It is intended for paranormal investigators comparing advanced spirit boxes—not as proof that radio-sweep devices communicate with spirits. The P-SB11-ANC is an upgraded version of the P-SB11. Its […]

Krisp Noise Cancellation App: Features, Pricing, And Results

Krisp noise cancellation app overview showing features, pricing, and user results

Background noise ruins evidence. Anyone who’s spent hours reviewing audio from a paranormal investigation knows the frustration of wind, HVAC hum, or traffic drowning out potential EVP captures. That’s exactly why tools like the Krisp noise cancellation app matter to investigators who rely on clear audio for documentation and real-time communication. At Haunt Gears, we […]

Do Spirit Boxes Work? a Guide for Paranormal Investigators

Paranormal investigator using a spirit box during a ghost hunt

You’re standing in a quiet building with a recorder running, a flashlight on low, and a spirit box hissing through sweep after sweep. Then a clipped voice-like fragment lands right after your question. It sounds relevant. Everyone in the room hears it. That’s the moment investigators get stuck. Do spirit boxes work? If by “work” […]

How to Use Dowsing Rods: Steps and Limits

How To Use Dowsing Rods for Ghost Hunting and Energy Checks

Dowsing rods are one of the oldest tools used in paranormal investigation, and they remain one of the most accessible. Two L-shaped metal rods, a pair of steady hands, and a clear question, that’s all it takes to get started. But knowing how to use dowsing rods properly makes the difference between aimless wandering and […]

Paranormal Investigation Equipment Kit Review

paranormal investigation equipment illustration for Ghost Hunting Equipment Kit with EMF Detector and EVP Recorder

The Relaxweex 3 Pcs Ghost Hunting Equipment Kit is a beginner-friendly way to explore the unknown with practical paranormal investigation equipment in one compact bundle. With an EMF paranormal detector, EVP recorder ghost hunting tool, and audio recorder, it gives you the essentials for documenting strange activity with confidence.

Trifield TF2 EMF Meter: 2026 Ghost Hunter’s Guide

Trifield TF2 EMF meter with artistic black ink border for a ghost hunter’s guide.

You're probably here because you've had that moment every investigator gets sooner or later. A basic EMF meter jumps in a hallway, everybody stops talking, and for a few seconds it feels like you've caught something important. Then someone asks the right question: what exactly did it detect? If you can't answer that, you don't […]

How Do Wireless Cameras Work? Power, Wi-Fi & Recording

Wireless camera diagram showing power, Wi-Fi connection, and recording features

If you’ve ever set up a camera during a paranormal investigation, you’ve probably wondered how do wireless cameras work, and more importantly, whether they’re reliable enough to capture evidence when it matters. It’s a fair question. These devices ditch the cables but still need to transmit video, stay powered, and store footage, sometimes in locations […]