Ski & Travel Gear

Tested While Skiing, Trekking, and Traveling Across Asia

These are the gear reviews I wish I had before my trips. Just what I’ve actually used and kept using.

I’ve tested this gear skiing, trekking, and traveling across Asia, usually in places where you figure out pretty quickly what holds up and what doesn’t.

If it’s here, I’ve used it enough to have an opinion.

Traveler using Airalo eSIM to access internet on their phone while exploring Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.

Airalo eSIM Review: After Using It in Vietnam, Japan and India

John Buckley Apr 3, 2026 9 min read

Oakley MOD1 MIPS ski helmet worn while heli skiing in Kashmir India

Oakley MOD1 MIPS Helmet Review

John Buckley Mar 30, 2026 10 min read

A person is skiing at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, wearing Salomon S/Pro Alpha Flex 130 ski boots and K2 Pontoon skis. The skis were later transported back to South Korea in the Sukoa padded ski bag.

Sukoa Ski Bag Review (Worked for One Trip, Not My First Choice Now)

John Buckley Mar 28, 2026 7 min read

Salomon S/Pro Alpha Flex 130 ski boots in blue and white, a high-performance alpine ski boot designed for expert skiers.

Salomon S/Pro Alpha Flex 130 Ski Boot Review for Advanced Skiers

John Buckley Mar 24, 2026 5 min read

Skier and snowboarder posing at the top of Rusutsu Resort with Mt. Yotei in the background on a clear winter day in Hokkaido

Hokkaido Ski and Snowboard Packing List: Advice After Multiple Visits

John Buckley Dec 26, 2025 18 min read

A Border Collie dog is standing in front of a scenic waterfall, wearing the Ruffwear Front Range Daypack. The dog appears happy and comfortable with the backpack.

Ruffwear Front Range vs. Switchbak, Singletrak, and OneTigris: Dog Pack Review

John Buckley May 16, 2024 11 min read

Colorado Saram and dog (Winnie) at Conan Beach, Jeju Island - South Korea.

John Buckley

I grew up in Vail, Colorado. I’ve spent nearly 20 years living in South Korea.

I ski and travel across Asia, usually chasing places that are harder to get to and less written about.

This site is where I document the trips and how I plan them.

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