I believe that a rifle is required in Svalbard when you are outside. Polar bears are no joke there.
I couldn't find my old photo of a modern-day nordic recreational cyclist with an all metal SAAB on his back, so here's the next best thing
https://old.reddit.com/r/shittytechnicals/comments/yicgme/it...
On Svalbard you need a rifle for Polar bear protection. If you need sun just go there in summer, with the midnight sun it will never leave you.
My overall impression of the area is "gloomy" all pics are overcast. It feels sad. It is beautiful, but I long for the sun