Jungle trekking can cause some unplanned situations – from weather changes, to exhaustion or health issues. Therefore it is better to be prepared for everything. Here is a packing list for jungle trekking in Sumatra.
- small backpack
- change of clothes
- Pullover or cardigan
- (it can get chilly at
- night)
- raincoat
- swimwear
- towel
- toilet paper
- medicine
- camera
- waterproof bag (if available)
- moskito repellent
- sunblock
- torch
- sandals/ flip flops (to walk around the camp)
Try to make your luggage as light as possible.
If you go for 2 or more days we will refill your water bottle at the camp with boiled water.
Moskito spray & sunscreen
The mosquito spray from your home country usually has little effect, even the Nobite Deet Spray. The latter is also bad for the environment and stinks. We always recommend buying the Soffel spray in Sumatra. It smells nice and works great. You can buy it everywhere in the small shops and Indomaret.
Sun spray, on the other hand, should definitely be brought from home as it is very expensive locally.
Clothes & shoes
Nights can be chilly in the jungle, so we recommend bringing long sleeve shirts and trousers/leggins. Wearing something comfortable is most important. No need to wear long clothes during the trek as there are few moskitos and leeches.
No dedicated hiking boots needed, but you may use them of course. Trainers with a good grip are also possible.
Other equipment
We provide a mattress, blanket, pillow and mosquito net at the camp. Furthermore, you do not need to bring anything to eat, we will take care of that. Feel free to let us know if you eat vegan or vegetarian food or have any special allergies.
