My front wheel has nothing mounted to it. Fenders are a band-aid for inevitable mud that I would rather not use (personal preference) and I only need two Ortlieb back-rollers to carry all my stuff.
So, I guess a Kryptonite U-lock is my best option, since it's much stronger than a chain lock at similar weight. So be it. I even already own one.
My specific locking need: I camp every night, so I'm not worried about that. I can hide my bike under a dark green tarp every night of my tour underneath my hammock. However, during the day, I'm going to be using public WiFi to work from a laptop to pay for food, so I need peace of mind while I'm sitting inside a shop with headphones on while my bike is attached to a parking meter or whatever.
Cheers for the advice!