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 Although the group is no longer active, Eric and one other investigator continue to conduct occasional investigations when requested.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.

Best Portable Recorder for Ghost Hunting: Zoom H1essential

Portable recorder on tripod in a misty abandoned hallway during a ghost hunting EVP session

Best Portable Recorder for Ghost Hunting: Why the Zoom H1essential Is Our Top Pick A quiet building is rarely as quiet as it seems. Put on headphones after an investigation and suddenly you hear the furnace cycling, a shoe scraping the floor, someone shifting in a chair and traffic that felt miles away at the […]

6 Best Thermal Infrared Cameras for iPhone in 2026

6 Best Thermal Infrared Cameras for iPhone in 2026

Turn your iPhone into a reliable thermal-imaging rig with our hands-on picks for the 6 best thermal infrared camera attachments for iPhone in 2026, tested in real investigations for clarity, app stability, battery draw, and durability. From budget-friendly starters to pro-grade FLIR, we highlight the specs that matter—resolution, frame rate, detection range, secure mounting, and clean exports—so you capture evidence, not guesses.

The Tragic Ghost Story Behind Forepaugh’s Mansion

Joseph Forepaugh Mansion, a Victorian home with an ornate porch framed by lush trees in Saint Paul.

Behind the elegance of Forepaugh’s Mansion lies one of Saint Paul’s most enduring ghost legends. Discover the documented history, the tragic folklore of Molly, and the unexplained activity reported inside this Victorian landmark.

Gaussmeter Home Depot: Emf Detection Guide

Close-up of a silver curved barbell piercing on a dark surface

Gaussmeter Home Depot: Emf Detection Guide When searching for a gaussmeter at Home Depot, many customers are surprised to find limited options for specialized electromagnetic field detection equipment. While Home Depot excels at providing tools for home improvement and electrical work, paranormal investigators and ghost hunters often need more sophisticated EMF detection devices than what […]

7 Most Haunted Places in the United States

Title card reading “7 Most Haunted Places in the United States” on a black background

Every state has a legend, but only a handful of locations have the documented history, the eyewitness accounts, and the sheer volume of strange activity to earn a spot among the most haunted places in the United States. If you’ve spent any time investigating, you already know the difference between a spooky Yelp review and […]