Field equipment and provisions
Longyearbyen
General field equipment can be rented from the following places in Longyearbyen:
Norwegian Polar Institute
The University Centre in Svalbard
AWIPEV - for scientists collaborating with AWIPEV
Pole Position Spitsbergen - Arctic Logistics
See the table below for contact information to places where you can rent the following:
| Item | Store |
| Rifles* |
- Ingeniør G. Paulsen (IGP) |
| Flare guns |
- Ingeniør G. Paulsen (IGP) |
| Satellite phones |
- Ingeniør G. Paulsen (IGP) |
| Emergency beacons |
- Ingeniør G. Paulsen (IGP) |
| Snowmobiles |
- Ingeniør G. Paulsen (IGP) |
| Freeze-dried food |
- Ingeniør G. Paulsen (IGP) |
| Groceries | - Svalbardbutikken (Coop) |
| Hardware |
- Vedlikeholdsbutikken +47 79 02 35 88 |
*Please note that when renting rifles, you need to have a Norwegian Firearms Certificate, European Weapon Passport or other documentation proving that the person is authorised or permitted to carry a firearm in his or her home country. Persons who do not have a firearm certificate, must apply to the Governor of Svalbard for the right to rent a firearm.
Ny-Ålesund
In Ny-Ålesund, all food is provided by Kings Bay AS which offers full board facilities in addition to food supplies. There is no grocery store in Ny-Ålesund.
Please note that Ny-Ålesund is a radio silent area and all use of wireless equipment is prohibited, including mobile phones and wireless equipment in laptops.
Messages at time of print 23 November 2024, 13:07 CET