Gear questions for first (and last) sheep hunt.

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Hello you experienced sheep hunters.

I have drawn an August tag for sheep.

I am an experienced hunter from Vancouver Island and my mid 20s son is joining me. He has hunted lots and done lots of mountain hiking too.
This isn't a hunt I'm likely to ever do again.

I've been reading blogs and watching youtube. The gear that these 'experts' say a person MUST have seems a bit much. I mean, really, mid priced gear nowadays is far better than the best was 30 years ago, right?

Can you share your gear list with me?
Some of my questions revolve around things like:
1) footwear - I have good hikers and good hunting boots, being primarily a stalking hunter not a truck hunter. Do I NEED to buy and break in a set of Scarpas or w.h.y.?
2) bugs - are these an actual nightmare or can a simple headnet and a pair of lightweight gloves deal with most of it?
3) range - I'm good for 300 yards and am willing to pass up on sheep beyond that. Is this an unreasonable thought process?