Author: Hauntgears Staff

The HauntGears staff is a small team of paranormal enthusiasts dedicated to helping investigators choose practical, dependable ghost-hunting equipment. We research EVP recorders, EMF meters, spirit boxes, cameras and other investigation tools, explaining how they work without exaggerated promises. Our goal is to make paranormal equipment easier to understand for beginners and experienced investigators alike. Some links on HauntGears are affiliate links, which may earn us a commission at no additional cost to you.

Is Grey Cloud Island Haunted? Minnesota Legends and Cemetery Rules

Explore Grey Cloud Island’s haunted reputation, what its township says about the legends, and why its private cemetery is closed to public visitors.

Mounds Theatre Haunted Tours: Ghost Stories and Planning Your Visit

Read the ghost stories behind St. Paul’s Mounds Theatre and learn how to check tour options, age rules, accessibility, and investigation arrangements.

Is Mantorville Opera House Haunted? Ghost Stories and Visitor Guide

Explore Mantorville Opera House ghost stories, its historic theater roots, and how to ask about tours or an authorized paranormal investigation.

REM Pod Explained: How It Works & What Triggers It

Understand what a REM Pod senses, why ordinary objects and radio transmissions can trigger it, and how temperature alerts differ. Includes links to setup and buying guides.

Ouija Board Safety: Practical Rules, Myths & the Science

Explore Ouija board safety with practical boundaries, the science of planchette movement, and a clear distinction between traditional rituals and research.

5 Minute Tests to Settle Orbs vs Dust for Photo Owners

Quick field guide: run five minute flash and stereo checks, save RAW, and follow an 8 step checklist to triage orbs vs dust.

Ghost Hunting Evidence: 3 Entry Level EMF Meters That Bridge Apps and Gear

Decide when a phone will do and when you need real gear; learn how repeatable, time stamped evidence works and which three starter EMF meters to pack.

Haunted Places in Philadelphia: History & Visiting Guide

Explore haunted places in Philadelphia, from Eastern State Penitentiary to Fort Mifflin, with ghost stories, visiting advice, and access rules.

Spirit Box Setup: Sweep Settings, Headphones and Recording

Learn how a spirit box works, what sweep-rate controls change and how to connect headphones and record an Estes session, with practical checks for reviewing the audio.

Remove an IR Cut Filter? DIY vs. Professional Conversion

Compare DIY IR cut filter removal, professional conversion, and buying an infrared camera. Understand model-specific limitations, focus and color changes, and the checks that help you evaluate a working setup.