What size frame do you use?
I ask because 700 wheels on a smaller frame will most likely involve toe overlap, almost certainly with fenders on.
Just be aware.
As well as other compromises on reach...they have longer top tubes in proportion to their size then bikes that use smaller wheels...as well as standover height.
If you are small enough to need a bike smaller than the range of LHTs that use 700c wheels, Nyah, you could benefit from the smaller wheels. There is nothing inherently wrong with 26 inch (559mm ETRTO) wheels. With equivalent tires, they are lighter than 700c (622mm ETRTO), they are geared lower...a plus for loaded touring..., and they are stronger than a 700c. The The shorter spokes are harder to break. LHT also uses a longer frame with a longer chain stay. The longer chain stay means you can move the load a little forward and not have heel strike issues. The longer frame (and wheelbase) means that the bike is more stable and is a little more comfortable.
If your heart is set on a Sutra, by all means buy one. But don't dismiss the LHT without considering the advantages that it offers.