Road Trip Packing Checklist Car, clothes, food, documents. By the Compass & Trails editor · Last updated 20 September 2026 License, insurance, lodging confirmationsPark pass and reservation QR codes (screenshots)Offline mapsCooler and refill planSpare water that is not the hiking waterSunshadeTrash bagsLayers for a second climate (Bryce vs Zion, Paradise vs Hoh)Laundry soap on trips longer than a weekTire and coolant check before departureNarrative version: road trip packing guide.