I am getting close to 50...and have had years of shift work/call outs interrupting sleep. Melatonin works well for me and I use it on trips...but as mentioned, try it first and start with minimal dosage.
Update.
I've used these gaiters through one season and they've been great. Put on a good amount of kilometres.
They survived an epic bushwhacking session that my rifle sling didn't...or my partners knee.
Last trip out they were wrapped around my winter boots pushing snow.
Love these gaiters.
Lot of repeats on my list....
1. Merino wool under layers
2. Bino Harness
3. Gaitors
4. Starbucks Via coffee...you don't get the fun of brewing but no other instant can touch it for taste
5. Delorme Inreach
Just took my new gaitors to the Yukon! Couldn't have been happier. We'll see how they wear. They stayed in place on slopes and through brush. So far no signs of wear.
I was using a name brand pair of hiking gaitors but wanted something better. I have a chronic Achilles issue that keeps me in...
I get both versions of the two hunting magazines I subscribe to...it doesn't cost me any more money.
I like the digital because I can immediately link to reviewed items, ads, or google for more information. That said, I still read the paper copies on the weekends with my morning coffee.
I also...
I recently went through the same issue. I wanted something more than my phone without going full DSLR.
I ended up with a Nikon P610. It's a point and shoot 'super zoom' camera. It had great reviews and I've been completely happy with it.
It has manual options if you want to use them. Also...