Neusiok Trail NC with the Hickery Brothers....Part 1

[@ola_bandola]

Since I started watching shug a year ago or so, My friends have started to look at me weirdly everytime I’m repeating early.. EARLY!

[@shugemery]

As well they should.

[@geocachingdad1445]

EARLY

[@mdheinze57]

Hahaha same here

[@panzerabwerkanone]

I love camping near the shore and listening to the hum of the Water Fairies. Thanks Shug!

[@shugemery]

Loved it too~~~~~

[@StoneE4]

Looks like a nice hike... Thanks for sharing, Shug. With those USMC Harriers providing close air support, it truly was, "all secure in Sector 7."

[@shugemery]

Air support is a right goodie.

[@otway00]

Great video. Wilbers BBQ is one of my favorite places to eat. Glad I was able to be a small part of of trip and to be able to meet you. No rocks but lots of roots on this trail. The Neusiok Trail is 21.5 miles. When I started hiking the trail I tried to research it and found little to nothing about it so I developed a web site about the trail.

[@shugemery]

Oh yes. We hit Wilbers, Kings, Skylight Inn, Lexington #1 and Stameys. Skylight was amazing)))))

[@ergot57]

AND EARLY TOO EARLY I TELL YAZ!!! Thanks. Always love these. Glad you and your friends are well. It looked to be a Harrier Jump Jet following you guys along in the woods. Nice to have good air support just in case. Tick reports from the Ozarks this year are worse than usual and they are normally very bad. Bamboozle the ticks if you can. Thanks again and so good to see you guys together again. Hope the M/K faired well through another dormant season. He may not be angry, but instead just weary of people trying to bleed him each Spring to make syrup. Peace.

[@VideoIconic]

I loved your video of the Neusiok Trail. I just did it my self two days ago. My first thru hike solo. For me it was challenging at my age. But I loved it and will keep on hiking.

[@shugemery]

Good for you! Sweet trail.

[@pcmiller2710]

Yea Haa....the hickory BROTHERS are back! I'm kicking back in my hammock watching it right now.....thanks Shug!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@dbcustomrc]

My previous comment vanished. This is my neighborhood!!! I'm very disappointed that I missed a chance to meet you. If you ever come back let me steer your towards Roland's BBQ in Beaufort NC. They have great BBQ pork, ribs, and fried chicken. The planes you saw were harriers, soon to be replaced by the new F-35. And yeah, they all buzz around at all hours of the night. It's the sound of freedom! Most folks on the trail hear more mosquitos than planes. They grow em big in that swamp. Glad you had a good time. How about giving us a heads up next time!?! I'll treat you to all you can eat at Roland's!!!

[@shugemery]

Wish we could go to ALL the BBQ joints. We keep the trips on the QT a bit. Thankee.

[@schmen226]

You do live an interesting and well balanced life sir. Another great video that helps me cope with 10 hr days in a cubical with only occasional backpack weekends on the AT...love how you cover so many different trails!

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@NowThisIsFlorida]

Shug, you really took me down memory lane on this one. As a boy I lived outside of Goldsboro, and also lived for years on the coast near where you hiked. I miss the jets! Great video!

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@pixabilly]

Coool! Looking forward to part 2! And it was nice to see your promo video, would be nice to see your show someday.

[@shugemery]

Kittos Marko. It was sure nice.

[@Flowerpotmen]

great to see you out and about on such a glorious sunny day. i hike in the mountains for the peace and quiet but always look forward to the occasional fighter plane making low level training flights across the lakes and valleys below , it just adds to the day.

[@shugemery]

It was pretty cool.

[@larrybowman9664]

Nice to see y’all hoofing in NC. It would sweet to see y’all hit the Uwharrie Recreational Trail. This is a trail I visit often, and I’m sure y’all would enjoy! Happy Trails!!

[@shugemery]

We did go. In next video. Did Dutchmans Creek too.

[@larrybowman9664]

shugemery awesome! Can’t wait to watch it. The Dutchman is a nice little workout! Happy Trails!

[@bearcingetorix6326]

Great dancing footage Shug! NC BBQ is incomparable. Changed my life. If you are ever in the outer banks, swing by the marina right before bonner bridge for some shockingly good bbq.

[@shugemery]

BBQ!!!!

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Great viewing shug, nice to see the hickory brothers at large again. Will the maple king be making a show I wonder. Looking forward to part two.oh yeh

[@shugemery]

Was a great time. Maple King....wait to see.......I will say no more.

[@DNAwesome685]

Yay trial videos!! My boyfriend and I did our first overnight hike this weekend on part of the SHT, it was really short, but we are super over weight and doing it for weight loss. All inspired because of your videos!! we even met some fellow shug fans at the camp site we stayed at.

[@shugemery]

That is too cool. Glad to hear you both got out there.

[@byroneckhart9070]

Loving it! You two are great together and I thank y’all for the wonderful view of the adventure!

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@markvincent719]

Yea buddy, that logging road walk just past the "pond" you're going to walk on tomorrow killed us. I enjoyed that trail but not sure I'd do it a second time. We hiked North and camped by the pond. Murky but tasty waterish product. Enjoyed your cinema, looking forward to part two!

[@shugemery]

I strangely enjoyed the lonely road walk. The road where all go to dump their old furniture!

[@223rocks]

Brother this looks fantastic. Makes me miss home a bit. Don’t miss the heat! Great to see a new hiking video.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@boomanchu78]

Hickory really needs to publish his journals of the adventures you two have. I would definitely buy it.

[@shugemery]

Haaaa.....would be more a pamphlet than a book!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Whoo buddy, nice video but your drone doesn't stay in the air very long!?!?

[@shugemery]

Lazy Drone.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Fantastic, looks a beautiful trail.

[@shugemery]

We enjoyed it...and bbq!

[@Wingman115]

Good to see you and Hickery back on the trail.

[@shugemery]

We sure had fun.

[@TNBushcrafter]

I love Linville Gorge area. Grew up down on Harkers Island about an hour from Morehead. We vacationed a lot in Pisgah national forest quite a bit.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@WayneWillisJr]

WOW, came right by the house! Glad to see you back in NC!

[@shugemery]

It was so nice to be in blooming NC after a long Winter up here in MN.

[@N2tech]

Great to see you guys back together again. High light of my year. I had a thought, it would be cool if you had one of those night cameras that hunters use that take a pic when it detects motion. Would be fun to see what animals wonder through camp while you're asleep. Take Care.

[@shugemery]

I always though that would be cool to come and see what stares at me whilst I am sleeping in hammock.

[@otway00]

Just back out at that spot along the Neuse River hanging out a couple of days ago and it has gotten warm enough that I did not need a TQ.

[@shugemery]

I saw that on HF!!! Nice you and your son.

[@restlesswoodsman]

Just took part of that trail last week. I camped near the shore. It was beautiful.

[@shugemery]

It sure was a different kinda trail.

[@restlesswoodsman]

@@shugemery Indeed, the swamps weren't my favorite, but the route I took, the beach was my payoff. I ended on the Neuse coast line. :)

[@jimsteele7108]

It is so amazing to see summer. Thanks shug.

[@shugemery]

I loved it. All was blooming.

[@padretheelder]

Great to see y'all again. I have a question about the bug netting. Does it stifle the air flow at all?

[@shugemery]

In 90º heat...yes a bit. A small battery fan helps a lot.

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Hey Shug, did you upgrade or change your camera? Maybe it's just me but the clarity is astoundingly clear!

[@shugemery]

Had the camera for a while now...just using higher settings. Sony DSC-HX 80 60p 28M (PS)

[@brianmcentire6513]

Hickory Brothers make my day! Thanks for the video and I look forward to the next episode.

[@shugemery]

My names Sean....his names Kent.....

[@irishdefense77]

Welcome back Shug!We all missed you!

[@shugemery]

Thankee but I been right here....kzbin.info_videos?o=U

[@darkmaer]

I've just gotten most of my backpacking stuff (hammock instead of tent naturally). Since you have done a few NC trails, what would you recommend for a first outing? Was thinking of around 3 days to start off. Though I wouldn't mind trying for more days if needed.

[@shugemery]

It is very hot and muggy this time of year. It was nice in may. Fairly easy trail in the right weather.

[@shugemery]

I would recommend the Uwharrie Trail for a beginner.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3-XeptpndWFrck

[@darkmaer]

Cool, thank you very much. I shall look into that one then.

[@johnbensonism]

How do you get the OHM through the airport. Is it carry on? also, do you pack it as if it were ready, or do you pack it for the trail once you get to the beach there?

[@shugemery]

I pack it and stick it in a suitcase and check it in.

[@brianlassiter5461]

John-Boy don’t ask the Shug so many questions it time for you to start figuring this stuff out on your own

[@joehorton01]

Always love seeing hickery brothers hiking together

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@vsrorrer]

Yesssss...they’re back! Love when you and Maple King go on adventures! My best friend, four other ladies and I just got back from the Red River Gorge in Kentucky...good times! We also had a full moon and a hyper Whippoorwill lol. Excellent video..thank you for sharing!

[@shugemery]

Those whippoorwills are relentless. Glad you got out there.

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

Looks like you had quite a relaxing mosey hike........Sam in frint of the sunset looks like #TheHoundOfBaskerville ha ha I wonder about those sleeves you are wearing at 08:20 are they to keep your joints warm and protected or in fact specially made so you can kneel in the sand without getting all sandy?

[@shugemery]

They are UV sleeves for protecting my arms from the sun. Had a melonama at my left elbow a few years ago. Also keep sweat from running in my hands.

[@spectac1983]

I had my most miserable hike ever on this trail a few years back. Good to see it is enjoyable in the right conditions.

[@shugemery]

I see how it could be hot and buggy!!!

[@TheBear0769]

Good to see you and Hickery on the trail again.

[@shugemery]

Our yearly jaunt. We had fun.

[@markparks3600]

Love that eastern BBQ! They make it different here in the mountains! I like the looks of the warbonnet hammocks. Thinking about breaking away from the diy✌️

[@terrysmith1175]

Haha "Three tired, exhausted, sleeping babies" that one got me good. That's some good sleeping right there.

[@shugemery]

I did not soil my diaper but slept and drooled!

[@ClickerPh]

Hey there Shug, I just want to thank you for helping me get into hammock camping. I appreciate your videos, I find them both instructional and entertaining. I have a question for you: I'm planning on thru hiking the superior hiking trail in June, how terrible are the bugs around there during peak bug season? Thanks shug :)

[@shugemery]

Yes they are the worst in June on that trail so prep up.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWmvg3aQg82fbqs

[@janetpeters6000]

Shug, did you get a new camera? Your video is crystal clear, unbelievable quality!

[@shugemery]

I have been using it for a while!....Sony DSC-HX 80

[@pagebs]

Great to see Wilbur’s BBQ! I grew up in Goldsboro and am pretty sure I could take their sauce intravenously ;)

[@shugemery]

Great place. Potato salad was good and different.

[@TheTed169]

Diggin da toss the camera around thingy. Keep calm n hike on!

[@shugemery]

Fun for a quick clip. Thankee.

[@FansyTheFamous]

Happy to see a new Shug trip video! Been too long. Hope you enjoyed your trip - and hope you checked out Mavericks since the reopen!

[@shugemery]

I did a winter overnighter in March so have been out. Maybe you missed it. Whoooooo Buddy

[@FansyTheFamous]

shugemery Oh I saw it, just made me want even more of the videos! Can't wait for pt 2

[@CampfireTalk]

"ain't gonna be no bamboozling, I'll come and TAKE IT!" That's right Hickery, you tell him. I like that Eldorado. I also like that Neusiok. Carry on...

[@shugemery]

We did about 3 trails. Spent as much time in the car driving as on trail.

[@yobentley7274]

Love you man. I really needed a Shug hiking video tonight and you came through for me. Thanks brother.

[@shugemery]

Happy to serve!

[@AJ-rq7of]

Love your sense of humor and videos Shug! I love marzipan too! I live in Southern California and have never tried or even seen the Mozart bars. Where do you buy them and how much are they? Amazon has a bar for $9.99 if I read it correctly. thank you.

[@shugemery]

I got mine in Germany. Can find them at World Market too/

[@flsnowman82]

awesome video. Never heard of that trail but thanks for showing it. Looks a lot like florida.

[@shugemery]

I've had the sticker for that trail in my Nut Hut so needed to see what it was about.

[@flsnowman82]

My Aunt and Uncle don't live to far from there. Looks like I need to make the trip.

[@crankshaft007]

What was up with the exposure at the start ? Seemed way over exposed?

[@shugemery]

Yes...my setting got wonky. It happens.

[@uptrail7169]

Shug and the Hickery Brothers are back in NC! Whooooo Buddy)))

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@ts4093]

I want you to know, after years of watching your videos, I can't hear anyone say early without myself (hopefully in my head, but sometimes out loud) saying "EARLY?!?!". It gets some weird looks. Some of my friends know what I'm talking about. :) What's the origin of that anyway? I also can't watch water boil without going into Karl's voice (again, usually in my head but sometimes out loud and scaring my wife) going "Mmmhmmm. That's a purty boil". You're the best man. I've been re-watching a lot of videos lately to get me motivated to get out there and get to camping more this year.

[@shugemery]

EARLY....12:08 in this video explains it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV6wc4qLZauEjJY Trying to get motivated to get out myself. We had a deep freeze and family matters kept me home. Now we have a warm up to the 40ºs. Hard to want to go out in slushy snow.....

[@toddtalk1775]

Dang it! I should’ve watched this video FIRST! I hiked the southern end of the trail up to the Copperhead shelter and back to my car. The Northern End is much more scenic. I’ll be going back for a 2nd round.

[@shugemery]

For sure it is!

[@packersinhd]

How is that Be Free water filter system still working out for ya Shug? Was thinking of getting the 1.Liter.

[@AndyJarman]

Dillon! take a look at Rapid Pure's scout, it does virus and you can extend it to get even faster flow. I swapped it for my Sawyer squeeze. Never got sick with a Sawyer squeeze, but since the scout does viruses and bacteria thought I might as well go with it.

[@shugemery]

I like it for a quick drink whilst hiking.

[@packersinhd]

Andy Jarman Got a link?

[@AndyJarman]

Dillon! got the name wrong. Have a look here: www.rapidpure.net/product/scout-hydration-system/

[@EatCarbs]

It might be 7am right now.. but I could totally go for some BBQ right now. lol Hush puppy stuffed bbq sounds... amazing! Oh.. and enjoyable looking trip as well. Thanks for the video

[@Willbilly10001]

You're a decent way from the beach when you are in Goldsboro from my point of view. I admit growing up east of I-95 colors that opinion though, if you aren't less then 30 minutes you aren't that close. If you make it out towards Sylva, SW of Asheville, stop at Saizon in Cullowhee or Kosta's in Dillsboro and you won't be disappointed.

[@shugemery]

We were passing thru Goldsboro from Greensboro. Living for Q

[@Willbilly10001]

I understand living for the Q. Man, it's been to long since I've been out there. I forgot that trail was east of Havelock, my brain was telling me on the Neuse between Kinston and New Bern. I hope ya'll made it to Morehead City for some seafood.

[@kublai7123]

It's 5:30 in the morning, best check what's going on in sector 7...

[@shugemery]

Crack of Dawn is nice.

[@bretthikez6567]

Im digging the no plans and food involved in this trip..great video man..

[@shugemery]

We were "Free Breezin'"

[@grist11]

Haven't seen a lot from you lately shug, good to see you back on the trail, keep em coming.

[@shugemery]

I've been right here!....kzbin.info_videos?o=U Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@rasorblade_3248]

Are yall planning to come down to the uwharrie trail this summer?

[@shugemery]

We just did that trail on this trip.....

[@rasorblade_3248]

Shoot i missed yall. Oh well next year maybe. Means my dad live about 30 min from the trail

[@buki7474]

I havent watched but I'm already getting goosebumps!

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@buki7474]

Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Buddddyyy!

[@jeffwrinkle575]

Should try the smores pop tarts. My kids highly recommend them. Are gators an issue or concern on this trail?

[@shugemery]

We saw no gators. Not sure there are any there.

[@Myn6211]

Love these Shug videos. Missed ya' buddy. Good to see you out swinging in your hammock again. I'm glad it was a tick that found you and not one of those copperheads or cotton mouths. Geez you guys live dangerously. Give me a bear any old day. 🐻

[@shugemery]

I did a trip in April for a winter overnighter so I have been here. Maybe you just missed some. Thankee. I can only get out when time allows so I get on trail when I can. Winter was long!

[@Myn6211]

Winter was long here too. I think it has finally given up and allowed spring to come. I saw your April winter over-nighter. It was awesome. I just enjoy your hiking trips so much that I can hardly wait until the next one. 😀

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

The infamous duo back at some tom foolery and shenanigans again thanks for sharing Shug in the third person!

[@shugemery]

It always goes by too quickly.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

shugemery I know how you feel that's what keeps you thinking about the next one!

[@gingerhansen1902]

Excellent video! Thanks Shug 😁 Let's go Nick!! 👣❤

[@shugemery]

Righto and off we go....

[@LGBrownlee]

That tick slipped past the sector seven defenses?!? Dammit!!

[@shugemery]

Dang sapper blood sucker!

[@DixieLiving]

New camera? Picture and sound are great. Hiking with Kent and BBQ/slaw/hushpuppies, WoooooBuddy!

[@shugemery]

Had the camera for a while now...just using higher settings. Sony DSC-HX 80. Thankee.

[@anneglass8084]

May 14-Happy birthday, Shug! 🎉🎊🎁

[@shugemery]

I thank ya'!

[@Pygar2]

Shug, your arm healing up okay? I gotta admit that stuff sack/ ridge line organizer idea is pretty nifty... I'm a-scairt of the Maple King, but mebbee all the pines will keep us safe! Hope you have better luck with your Pop-Tart Roulette! Some store brands are mighty good!

[@shugemery]

I heard the peanut butter ones are back! Arm is getting better. Going to get MRI results today. Thanks.

[@Pygar2]

www.amazon.com/Peanut-Butter-Toaster-Pastries-Pop-Tarts/dp/B00U9W00U4/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525888287&sr=8-6&keywords=peanut+butter+pop+tarts&dpID=51g60jof6NL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch They are! I'd look around though, Amazon burns you up on food... Or just doesn't list stuff. I've been looking for yellow pea meal or flour- if they have it, it's at sirloin prices...

[@buzzboykin9982]

Always stop at Wilbers when going thru Goldsboro. Unique potato salad and great Que!

[@shugemery]

True on the potato salad unique but really good.

[@LJ-pp9wj]

Listen to that sound of freedom

[@shugemery]

yess'm

[@dlegatt]

A Hickery Brothers video? The day just got better!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@greygardens81]

My coworkers always look at me funny when they see me watching a video of a grown man laying on the beach, but I don't care. A new Shug video is worth the weird looks!

[@shugemery]

Being me I always get weird looks. Thankee.

[@JTMinnesota]

Got up at 3:45? EARLY!!!!

[@fromtheptothab]

EARLY!

[@AndyJarman]

EARLY!!

[@shugemery]

Too EARLY!

[@justin_smith556]

If you end up in Burke Co. you have to stop by JDs bbq! I also recommend stopping by Carolina burger just up the road in Lenoir!

[@shugemery]

Never enough time for all...thanks.

[@justin_smith556]

shugemery that is so true, but its also one of many reasons to keep coming back.

[@mat-ventures]

At 3:55, this would be a Great Shug Poster! I would buy one!

[@shugemery]

such a fine moment. salut

[@jacobmartin9236]

Hey Shug, how or where do you get all these random candies? Would love to see a video of all the crazy (read unique and def would try) little snacks you have up north. We don't get any of these down here in Bama! Also, how do you prepare your instant coffee for the trip? I know you had a bit on it in one of your videos but can't remember..

[@shugemery]

There are euro candy throughout all my trip reports. These days you can get anything on Amazon. Or search UK candy online. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF6lYYyKp5yDj9U

[@jacobmartin9236]

thanks for the video link, just found the medal espresso at a neighborhood walmart with a new tag on it!

[@SoutheastBackpacker]

Whoop whoop NC coast backpacking. And some real good looking BBQ

[@shugemery]

Skylight Inn BBQ next...best I think I ever had!

[@Starscreamlive]

RIP peanut butter pop tarts. I live a couple of hours from there. I need to go check it out soon.

[@shugemery]

I do hear they are back on shelves.

[@RallohE]

HOW'D I MISS THIS???? Must be the Mad Cow Disease! Man I love a good Shug and Hickery trip video!

[@shugemery]

It was a nice and different trail to shuffle on.....

[@ssiewnad]

Dude.... you bought (or made) one those foam football camera thingamajigs! Awesome (did i say awesome). Now all can think about is pulled pork.... dang

[@shugemery]

I did.....www.aervideo.com

[@jasonseckt4300]

Now that is some glorious good video... That's some good watching

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@Ranger24]

As a mountain guy, mostly...I want to do this.

[@shugemery]

It was different for sure.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Oh my goodness that Mozart bar looked amazing I don't know about the bamboozling though hehe LoL

[@shugemery]

So good the Mozart bar.

[@zachdurrett1357]

I’ve been waiting for this one & you didn’t disappoint! Your review of the strawberry pop tart was hilarious!!! Looks like a fun, easy trail to hike. Can’t wait for part two. Take care Shug.

[@shugemery]

Thanky and thankee

[@thecool51]

shug how do you deal with airports when its comes to your pack and such?

[@shugemery]

I just put my pack in a suitcase and check it. Get fuel when I get there.

[@thecool51]

ok thanks

[@CraigSheppard]

Did you get a new camera, Shug? Man this video was crystal clear!

[@shugemery]

Been using that camera for a while now. Thankee.

[@shugemery]

Sony DSC-HX 80 Shooting at 60p 28M (PS)

[@tealast7859]

Does the Maple king make a showing?

[@shugemery]

You'll have to wait and see........

[@qaannat]

dang it shug, you's in my neck of the woods, and hickery, and I didn't even know... like somekinda circus ninjas, tell you what

[@shugemery]

We were on the QT.....

[@dbcustomrc]

qaannat I live in Newport, where are at qaanat?

[@cospernc]

Just up the road from me. I'm right outside of Wilmington.

[@Cannabishealz]

Keep your eyes peeled for the maple king might be in a bad mood. Looking forward to see what happens on this trip.

[@shugemery]

Half the time on trail and half the time in car!

[@yveskc1]

I have a Q: for you... how’s the ticks situation down your way? Down here in New-Brunswick, they are exploding in population! It was a treat to see back the Maple King. ATB -Yves

[@shugemery]

Think they will be bad this year!

[@troutwhisperer3042]

10:12 that's the sound of freedom...

[@shugemery]

Yessir.

[@abbyangelina4745]

Early!!! Missed you and Hickory together, love it! Do you ever get hit with bird poop when your laying in the hammock?

[@shugemery]

I never have...yet. I talk to birds so they give me some room.

[@mrwes100]

Good air support with those Hornets overhead.

[@shugemery]

Nice to have air support.

[@KayOHara4]

Shug and the Maple King! Life is good.

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy)))))...or Betty!

[@danmiller2940]

Awesome stuff Shug!

[@shugemery]

Thankee

[@fredthorne9692]

Love that brackish coastline. MMMM, Them crabs sure bawl up good. MMMM, I lak me some Ol' Bay widdem. You sure do dance purdy at Sundown. MMMM.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@trailhunterWNC]

Shug next time you're near the Linville gorge go to Marion at a little place called Smoky Que's.

[@shugemery]

So we shall!