So I got the Surly LHT with 26" wheels. I'm swapping the saddle with a Brooks B17 Special, Schwalbe Marathon XR 26x1.6 tires, and matching grip tape. Along with that, Tubus LOCC rear rack for now, and Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus panniers. I'll be set for a ride to St. Louis from Columbia in the next few weeks after the Half marathon coming up in April. It's olive green as well.

Thanks for the info.