The Northernmost City on Earth: 24-Hour Solo Travel Challenge

Join Carryology’s Creative Director, Taylor Welden, as he embarks on an extreme travel adventure to Longyearbyen, Norway—the northernmost town on Earth, just 800 miles from the North Pole. Armed with only his one bag travel setup, Taylor has 24 hours to complete five travel challenges in this remote Arctic outpost, where polar bears roam, daylight disappears entirely, and winter temperatures push gear and grit to the limit. From surviving local customs to connecting with strangers while solo traveling in one of the most isolated places on the planet, this is a winter adventure like no other. Can he complete all five challenges? Hit play and find out.

Taylor’s Packing List:

BAGS/POUCHES:

Bedouin Poacher Messenger Bag 12L 
Mystery Ranch x Carryology Dragon V2 26L
Bellroy x Carryology Toiletry Kit Plus
Bellroy x Carryology Tech Kit
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Pod 11L
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack 9L
Bellroy x Carryology Card Sleeve
Bellroy Passport Sleeve

APPAREL:

Bergan’s of Norway Expedition Down Parka
Alchemy Equipment Performance Down Parka 
Alchemy Equipment PrimaLoft Eco Bomber 
Alchemy Equipment Wool Cotton Work Shirt
Alchemy Equipment 180gsm Merino V Tee (X2)
Alchemy Equipment Tech Stretch Jean (X2)
Alchemy Equipment Merino Boxer (X3)
Alchemy Equipment Merino Sock Mid (X3)

ACCESSORIES:

United Ortho Air Cam Walker Boot (left)
Danner Light GTX Boot (right)
Trax Factory Hot Sockee Toe Warmers
pedag Solar Insulating Insoles
Waterproof Walking Boot Cover
Bergan’s of Norway Wool Beanie
Alchemy Equipment Rib Knit Beanie 
Hestra John Leather Winter Glove
Magpul Tejas Gun Belt El Burro
Warby Parker Abe Glasses Rx
Randolph Engineering Aviator Sunglasses Rx
Randolph Engineering Travel Sunglasses Case
Omega Speedmaster 321.90.44.52.01.001 Watch
Porter Yoshida & Co. Bandana

ELECTRONICS/TECH:

Apple iPad Pro 11” M4 256GB
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
Apple Pencil 2nd Generation
Bellroy Mod Phone Case
Princeton Tec Remix Pro Headlamp
Energizer Lithium CR123 Battery (X3)

CAMERA:

Leica D-Lux 8 24-75mm F1.7-2.8 Camera 
GoPro HERO12 Black Action Camera 
GoPro Media Mod Directional Microphone 
GoPro Light Mod Camera LED Accessory
PGYTECH CapLock MantisPod Power
Sennheiser XS Lav USB-C Microphone
Peak Design x Carryology Cuff Wrist Strap 
OP/TECH USA Digital D-Compact Soft Pouch
Kastar Slim USB Travel Charger
Leica BP-DC15 Battery (X2)
GoPro Enduro Rechargeable Battery
SanDisk Extreme PRO SD Card 128GB (X2) 
SanDisk Extreme PRO microSD Card 256GB (X2)
Anker USB-C to SD/microSD Card Reader

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