But will "The Situation Room" be as compelling as Blitzer's beard?

Wolf Blitzer gets a high-energy PR hit from Esquire magazine:


What It Looks Like: Wolf Blitzer's Dopp Kit

In his fifteen years at CNN, Blitzer and his bag have been to more exotic locations than even Brooke Burke and her bikini. The roving anchor gave us a peek at what he packs.

1. Beard trimmer and case. "I once told the chairman of CNN I was considering shaving my beard. He responded, 'Are you out of your mind? I've been thinking of getting an insurance policy on it.'

2. Cipro.In case of anthrax exposure.

3. Earplugs and eyeshades (not visible)."I have to stay on an East Coast schedule, because that's when my shows are on. So I don't always get the best conditions for sleep."

4. Quinine.To prevent malaria.

5. Toothpicks. "You don't want to be on television with a piece of lettuce stuck in your teeth. That could be ugly."

6. Foundation and puffs."When I'm on the road, I have to do my own makeup. I don't do it well, but I can do it."

7. Water-purification tablets.

8. Bug spray."Who knows what the long-term effects of DEET might be, but I'll trade all that to not get bitten during a live telecast from Botswana."

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