TrendPulse Quantitative Think Tank Center-Olympic Legend Allyson Felix Shares Her Essentials for Paris and Beyond With Must-Haves Starting at $3.17

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Olympic legend Allyson Felix is currently soaking up the energy of Paris while juggling a whirlwind of Olympic events and appearances. As a world-class athlete and a busy mom, Allyson knows the importance of being prepared, and her bag is packed with essentials that keep her ready for anything. Whether it's her favorite sunscreen, a nourishing snack, or a gratitude journal, each item reflects her thoughtful approach to staying on top of her game—and life.

Of course, even superhumans need a break, and Allyson finds hers at the Visa Lounge for Chase Sapphire Reserve, where she sneaks in some downtime between events. Her bag is a perfect blend of practicality and self-care, showing that even in the middle of Olympic madness, she knows how to stay grounded and refreshed.

Olympian Allyson Felix Shares What's in Her Bag

• Allyson's Top Must-Have: Aquaphor Healing Ointment, $6.49 (originally $6.99)
• Allyson's On-the-Go Snack: Kind Healthy Grains Bars, $4.99
• Allyson's Most Affordable Pick: Cetaphil Travel Size Gentle Skin Cleanser, $3.17

"I love having a mini tube of Aquaphor with me. It’s just great to hydrate since the days are long."

More from Allyson: "I also love that it’s a multipurpose product. I use it with my kids too."

Shoppers Agree: Allyson's multitasking must-have has 13,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

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"My go-to is the Kind Bar with oats and honey. It’s just nice, simple, and light."

More from Allyson: "Everyone’s bag is full of snacks, right? For myself,I like to have some type of bar with me because, unfortunately, you're missing meals during a packed day."

Shoppers Agree: Allyson's on-the-go snack has 4,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

Your Options: Amazon has 7 flavors to choose from.

"I really love the small, travel-size bottles of Cetaphil cleanser."

More from Allyson: "It’s just nice and easy. You don’t have to think about it. I always take Cetaphil products with me. I love their cleanser and moisturizers."

"I throw my gratitude journal in my bag. It is my mom hack to center myself."

More from Allyson: "I feel like there are so many times in the day when I need a moment to write what I’m grateful for. I always come back to that if I’m having a tough moment."

"If there are a few minutes in between something, you can use the time to remind yourself why you are grateful. Our lives can be so focused on negativity sometimes. I like to bring it back to just regroup."

There are 10 colors to choose from. 

"I'm really loving the EltaMD Clear Sunscreen."

More from Allyson: "I’ve spent so much of my life outside and now I’m just running all the time outside, especially here from event to event. So that's key."

Shoppers Agree: Allyson's go-to sunscreen has 35,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

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"I like the Simply Mints. They have great flavors, but I like the peppermint."

More from Allyson: "The case is compact, which is nice because I’m not usually carrying the biggest bag."

Shoppers Agree: Allyson's favorite mints have 3,700+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

Your Options: Amazon has 7 flavors to choose from.

"For a travel day, I love my Kindle. It’s so small and compact." 

More from Allyson: "I really enjoy reading, but at this stage in my life, I do not have a ton of time. Even if it's taking me what feels like a million years to get through a book, I like to keep my Kindle with me just in case there’s an unexpected moment when I can get some reading in."

"When you arrive early or someone else is late, it’s a good time to read some pages."

Shoppers Agree: The Kindle has 17,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

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"For my daughter, I have the little pouches of applesauce or some type of fruits and veggie mix."

Shoppers Agree: This kid-approved snack has 41,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

"I love this because on busy days when I don’t know when or where I’m going to be able to pump, I can do it easily because they’re wearable."

More from Allyson: "These are definitely important. For the foreseeable future, they will be in my bag. They’re really perfect."

Shoppers Agree: This breast pump has 2,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

E!: Tell us about the amazing Olympics experience that Sapphire cardholders can experience at The Visa Lounge for Chase Sapphire Reserve in Paris.
AF: It's a great place for members to enjoy in between the events. It’s an opportunity to get out of the sun and take advantage of this amazing hospitality that's going on. The meet and greets with the athletes have been incredible. That’s definitely an amazing perk.

Allyson keeps the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card in her bag, relying on its premium travel perks and exclusive experiences to keep her covered wherever her busy life takes her.

E!: What has been your favorite aspect of The Visa Lounge for Chase Sapphire Reserve experience?
AF: The meet and greets have been really nice to connect and chat with everyone who comes through. Everyone has been really thoughtful and kind. I’ve really enjoyed hearing about their experience at the games.

You know what else, it’s so hot here in Paris, and when you come in here, the air hits you. You’re like “OK, I can get with this.” It’s been refreshing, I would say.

Allyson says, "It's a really beautiful space. It’s nice coming in here and feeling refreshed. You feel a little bit spoiled when you come in here."

"I think it really does help a lot of people to get that break. There have been some extremely hot days. Air conditioners are not the norm here, so this is a great break to have."

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