In " Pack With Me ," influencers and editors give us a rundown of their travel must haves and a few travel hacks to go along with them. For this installment, PS associate director of Shopping Sarah Wasilak shares what essentials are necessary for a getaway to East Hampton and Montauk in Long Island, New York. I've lived in New Jersey my whole life, and despite the Hamptons not being too many miles away and plenty of my friends venturing out east as we grew up, I'd never made the trip.
When Naturepedic invited me to join an intimate group of editors in East Hampton, NY for two nights, I knew my time had come. I'd heard endless stories of mouth-watering lobster rolls and late-night bar hopping, and I was eager to see what all the fuss was about. While I can now confirm that there's a lovely air of sophistication that seems to be lacking at the Jersey Shore by comparison, and the food is a culinary delight, no one harps on the long-drawn-out car ride and hours of traffic that stand between the preceding workweek and loads of fun you're about to have.
For that reason, some of my travel product recommendations include calming accessories and must haves for the journey (think: a supportive travel pillow and book to read), whereas there are also style essentials on this list that speak to the overall vibe of the destination. Ahead, read some advice for planning your trip to the Hamptons, then shop directly (albeit virtually) from the exact commuter backpack I brought with me. What a.