Nobody wants to deal with a medical emergency when they are on (1) ... holiday. (2) ... practice you may not have any choice in (3) ... matter, and it is best to be as well prepared as possible. If you are travelling independently that means taking a medical kit (ап­теч­ка). The whole idea of the kit is that you can carry it around (4) ... you, therefore it needs to be both light and compact. You can buy a pre-packed kit which includes the main things essential (5) ... all minor inconveniences. Cuts, stings can be sorted (6) ... easily by using the things in the kit. It's also important to buy and read a good basic first aid book, which will help you to know what to do (7) ... any possible emergencies. Finally, keep your first aid kit in a pocket or towards the top of your bag in case you need to find it in (8) ... hurry.