Life on expedition
Getting back to basics
Living conditions on expedition will vary depending on which expedition country you choose, but what you can be sure of is that they'll be basic! Our expeditions are certainly no holiday and we want to take you out of your comfort zone, experience new things and really challenge yourself.
You could be staying with a local family on one phase, eating locally prepared food and using their washing facilities, or sleeping in bashers and cooking your meals on a camping stove the next. The adventure phase is the most basic and challenging - you'll be camping and carrying all of your food on your back - but by learning to live without luxuries you will appreciate the things you have back home!
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You'll soon adjust to life without your hairdryer, mobile phone and other home comforts, and enjoy the more simple elements of life. Here are some important aspects of Raleigh life you'll need to get to grips with:
Basher - jungle ‘bed': consists of a tarpaulin, a hammock and mosquito net. A basher is hung up between two trees and supported by rope, bamboo and canvas straps.
Long drop - the camp ‘loo'. Literally a deep hole in the ground; it is one of the first tasks to complete when setting up jungle camp for obvious reasons!
Trangia - a portable cooking stove. Used primarily for trekking, a trangia uses a compact design for easy travel - the entire packaged stove, including pots, is about the same size as standard camp cooking pot.
Three bowl system - this method of washing up involves using a bowl of bleach, a bowl of washing up liquid, and a bowl of water to disinfect eating utensils. This system is used to avoid illnesses being spread and maintain hygiene.
Read these reviews of past Raleigh volunteers for a better insight into life on expedition:
Don't take our word for it, watch our videos, browse the word of mouth and read our blogs to find out more about our expeditions and what life on Raleigh's really like.
