What to Bring, Equipment Suggestions, Etc.

For Your Comfort

  • Smile. Come with a friendly, open minded attitude.
  • Old buildings tend to be poorly insulated- be sure to bring extra clothing for both cold & warm weather such as sweatshirts, rain gear, etc. 
  • RHA is NOT heated. It is brick, cinderblock, cement. It holds the cold and never really warms up in the building until late May. Dress warmer than you would normally.
  • Dress in layers. If you are coming in Fall, Winter, or early Spring - dress as you would if you were spending the day outside playing in the cold & snow. You can always remove a layer - but once you're cold - your cold.
  • Same thing regarding your feet. In the colder seasons - it is best to wear boots with socks. Be sure you can wiggle your toes freely. If your boots/shoes are too tight - your feet will be cold. Once your feet get cold - you will be miserable. 
  • Wear or bring a hat. People tend to stay warmer when their head is covered.
  • Fingerless gloves or convertible gloves or mittens- so you can still operate your equipment - but keep your hands warm too. 
  • Bring a blanket. When sitting for extended periods of time while doing EVP sessions, etc, or if you like to sit on the floor, you will get chilly, a blanket helps. 
  • Hand & Foot Warmers

The Basics

These items will afford you a great experience!

  • Audio Review Program such as Audacity.com
  • Extra Batteries 
  • Digital or Tape Audio Recorder
  • Digital or Film Camera and/or Video Camera
  • Head phones 
  • Mini Mag Light (specifically) - NOT brighter than an INCANDESCENT 96 LUMENS with or without a red filter or any 15 -20 LUMEN LED that has an output under 96 Lumens incandescent).  All flashlights should NOT be larger than one inch in diameter at the lens and 6 inches in length. This is important as you do not want to ruin your night vision or anyone else's night vision.  You want to see shadow people, etc.
  • Smart Phone - for taking photos or video, recording audio, playing period music, or for using specialty apps such as Ghost Tracker

Additional Equipment Suggestions

Add any of these items in as you can afford - in no particular order.

 

  • Air Ion Counter
  • Compass
  • DVR System
  • Dowsing Rods
  • EM Pump
  • EMF Detectors
  • External Speaker
  • Film Camera
  • Full Spectrum Camera
  • Gauss Meter
  • GEO Phone
  • Glow sticks
  • infrared Digital Thermometer

 

  • IR (infrared) Camera
  • IR Lights
  • Infrared Motion Detection Camera(also known as a wildlife camera)
  • KII Meter
  • Laser Grid (Red, Green, or Ultraviolet - Non Military Grade)
  • Lens Wipes
  • Mel-Meter
  • Motion Sensors
  • Multi-Camera DVR System (only on Private Hunts)
  • Nightvision Goggles

 

  • Ovilus
  • Parabolic Ear
  • Paranormal Puck
  • Pendulum
  • REM POD
  • SB7, Shack-Hack, Spirit Box or Franks Box
  • Thermal Imaging Camera
  • Thermometer (Digital)
  • Tri-Field Meter
  • Tri-pod
  • Ultraviolet Lights
  • Video Camera

 

Upcoming Events

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  • Jul 27 July 27, 2024 -6 Hr Captive Public Self Guided Ghost Hunt -$70p
    July 27, 2024 - 6Hr Captive Public Ghost Hunt 8p-2a-$70p- Includes Tips on how to investigate, overview on the history and haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum and more! Ages 14-17 with a school ID when accompanied by a parent Ages 18+ with valid ID only - . We will not admit anyone suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and strictly enforce this zero (that means even a single alcoholic beverage) tolerance policy. Management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO REFUNDS. For complete Rules & Regulations - use this link- /get-started For ideas on What to Bring - use this link - /get-started/what-to-bring
  • Jul 27 July 27, 2024 -3 Hr Psych Hold Public Self Guided Ghost Hunt -$40p
    July 27, 2024 - 3Hr Psych Hold Public Ghost Hunt 8p-11p-$40p- Includes Tips on how to investigate, overview on the history and haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum and more! Ages 14-17 with a school ID when accompanied by a parent Ages 18+ with valid ID only - . We will not admit anyone suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and strictly enforce this zero (that means even a single alcoholic beverage) tolerance policy. Management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO REFUNDS. For complete Rules & Regulations - use this link- /get-started For ideas on What to Bring - use this link - /get-started/what-to-bring
  • Jul 29 July 29, 2024 - 4Hr Mid Week Quarantined Hunt -$500+tax
    July 29, 2024 - 4Hr Mid Week Quarantined Hunt -$500+tax. A PRIVATE hunt for you and your own group of friends - minimum 2 people and a maximum of 10ppl for $500+tax - same price for a party of 2 as for a party of ten - you are paying for the privilege of being the exclusive group in the building. Additional people over the maximum number of 10 may be added at a pro-rated fee of $50.00+tax per person. MAKE IT AN 8 HR HUNT for an additional $350 - each additional person on a 8 hr option is $85 per person. (BUY this hunt first! Then contact RHA for details on how to do upgrade to 8 hr and/or add additional people and for the maximum number that may be added). RHA does not loan or rent equipment however we do offer equipment for purchase - see website for examples or contact RHA directly if you are looking for something specific as inventory is constantly changing. We also sell clothing, logo items, metaphysical items, prepackaged snacks, water, soft drinks, etc. Portajohns only. No outside food or beverages allowed.The building is at least 10-15 degrees colder than outside temperatures. Dress warmly, in layers, don't forget your feet! Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. NO LATE ENTRY. Ticket is good only for specific date and time printed on the ticket. No switching of dates or times. We will not admit anyone suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and strictly enforce this zero tolerance policy. Management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO REFUNDS. For Rules & Regulations - /get-started/rules-and-faq For ideas on What to Bring - /get-started/what-to-bring