Top 10 Essential Items to Pack for Your Rinjani Trek

By the AVENTRA team in Senaru · 21 October 2026

Pack light — our porters carry the camp

On every AVENTRA trek our porters carry the tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, cooking gear, food and drinking water. You only carry a small daypack with your personal things, so it pays to pack smart. These are the 10 things we tell every trekker to bring.

Trekking shoes with good grip

The most important item. Choose shoes or boots you have already walked in — new shoes cause blisters. The summit trail is loose volcanic gravel, so good grip matters more than anything.

Warm jacket

A down or thick fleece jacket for the crater rim at night and the summit before sunrise, where it can be near 0 °C with wind.

Gloves and a beanie

Small, light, and they make the summit push far more comfortable. Your fingers get cold holding trekking poles in the wind.

Headlamp with spare batteries

Essential — the summit attack starts around 2:30 am in total darkness. A phone torch is not enough because you need both hands.

Rain jacket or windbreaker

Weather on the mountain changes fast. A light waterproof shell also blocks the wind at the top.

Daypack (20–30 L) with rain cover

Big enough for your layers, water, snacks and camera. Leave the rest of your luggage at your hotel or with us in Senaru.

Trekking poles

They save your knees on the long descent and help on the steep summit section. Ask us if you'd like to borrow a pair.

Sun protection

Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. The Sembalun savanna has almost no shade, and the sun is strong at altitude.

Personal medicine and blister plasters

Bring any medicine you take, plus plasters, painkillers and lip balm. Our guides carry a first-aid kit for emergencies.

Headtorch-friendly snacks and a power bank

A few of your favourite snacks for the summit push, and a power bank — there is no electricity on the mountain.

Nice to have

Gaiters or long socks to keep sand and gravel out of your shoes on the summit
Swimwear and a small towel for the hot springs (3D2N and 4D3N treks)
Wet wipes, toilet paper and a small bag to carry out your rubbish
A copy of your passport — needed for the national park permit
Some cash for drinks at the trailhead and tips for your guide and porters

What you can leave behind

Tent, sleeping bag and mattress — included in your package
Food and drinking water — our porters carry and cook three meals a day
Heavy cameras and laptops — they add weight and the dust is hard on electronics
Large suitcases — store them at your hotel or with us in Senaru

Want more detail on fitness, weather and what to expect on the trail? Read our Mount Rinjani Preparation Guide and the best time to climb Rinjani.

Questions? We usually reply within minutes.

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