Cell phones, PDAs, laptops, digital recorders, iPods. They’re all supposed to make a road warrior’s life less stressful and more enjoyable, right? And they will … as soon as you decide which of each device to buy. What we need is a tech Sherpa to guide us through this labyrinth of gadgetry.

Meet Bob Jennings.

The Jennings Seminars president has written a Journal of Accountancy article that offers tips on how to arm yourself with powerful yet affordable high-tech tools that will  help you get the job done on the road … and won’t weigh you down in the airport. He offers suggestions for choosing a computer, printer, scanner, Internet access, fax service, remote-access software and car-travel equipment. When you’re done reading, you’ll want one of each. I did, anyway.

What’s the one gadget you can’t live without on the road?