Behind the Scenes: How To Pack Like A Ghost Hunter

In case you might be wondering, here is a partial list of what I brought along for my 3 months at Veilwood:

Paranormal Investigation Equipment:

EMF meter

Spirit box / SB7

Digital voice recorder (EVP sessions)

Thermal imaging camera

Full-spectrum camera

Night vision camcorder

Static night-vision cameras (multiple)

Motion sensors

REM pods

Laser grid projector

Trigger objects (toys, coins, antique items)

Dowsing rods

Pendulum board

Infrared thermometer

Geiger counter

Documentation & Evidence Collection:

Laptop with video editing software

External hard drives (multiple backups)

SD cards (lots of them)

Tripods & flexible mounts

GoPro/body cam

Audio mixer (for reviewing EVPs)

Notebooks & field journals

Pens, Sharpies, grease pencils

Evidence tags & numbered markers

Floor plan printouts of the sanitorium

Survival & Living Supplies:

Sleeping bag (rated for cold temperatures)

Sleeping pad or cot

Heavy blankets

Blackout tarp (for controlled experiments)

Duct tape & heavy plastic sheeting

Lighting

Headlamps (2–3)

LED lanterns

Rechargeable flashlights

Extra batteries (bulk)

Solar charging panels

Power banks

Food & Water (including my snack list lol)

5-gallon water containers

Water purification tablets

Portable water filter

Safety & Structural Protection:

Old sanitoriums = mold, asbestos, rust, unstable floors.

N95 or P100 respirators

Work gloves

Steel-toe boots

Hard hat

First aid kit (large trauma kit)

Flashlight specifically for floor inspection

Crowbar

Multi-tool

Rope (50–100 ft)

Climbing harness

Carbon monoxide detector

Mold test kit

Walkie-talkies

Hygiene & Health:

Baby wipes (huge supply)

Biodegradable soap

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Dry shampoo

Microfiber towels

Portable shower bag

Toilet kit (camping toilet + waste bags)

Laundry line + detergent sheets

Bug spray

Antifungal foot powder

Multivitamins

Mental Health (Three Months Alone Is No Joke):

Books

Deck of cards

Journal (separate from investigation notes)

Music player + headphones

Printed photos of family/friends

Meditation app downloaded offline

Emergency exit plan written down