Over the years, all sorts of technology has been added into the paranormal research arsenal.  There are lots of ideas and theories out there, but please don't be discouraged if you're a new paranormal investigator.  While some of these new tools are great to have on hand, they are not essential in order to have a quality investigation.  In most cases the additional equipment is more of luxury, though tools like night vision, EMF meters, motion detectors have proven themselves to be valuable.

Below is a detailed list of tools that NPI employs:

Basics:

• Notebooks and pens
• Flashlights
• Personal Identification
• First Aid Kit
• Tool Kit / Multi-tool
• Extra Batteries
• Fully charged cell phone (turned off of course)
• Analog room thermometer
• Compass
• Water / Snacks

Technical Equipment:

• 7.2 mp Canon Digital Camera x 2
• Canon EOS
• Sony Handycam w/ NightShot x 2
• JVC Mini DV video camera
• Sony Digital Audio Recorder x 2
• Bonjour(brand) Digital Infrared Thermometer
• K-II EMF Detector
• Negative Ion Detector
• Infrared Motion Detectors
• Crank-powered Flashlights (no batteries)
• Custom IR video cameras (in progress)