I'm with IK on that one. I have been known to down a scoop of protein with out water, when needed. I MUST HAVE MY PROTEIN/COMPLEX CARBS PWO!! I always carry some type of comp. carb in my gym bag/car, usually dried fruit, it's sweeter than fresh, but right around a WO is when I allow myself to have some type of sugar. Is this a good idea, for convenience's sake, or should I carry fresh fruit?