Orange Clockwork Touring/Everyday Build

Not quite, got a few small bits sorted in an attempt to dial in the fit, but i still need a shorter stem. I've returned north for uni, so the project is on hiatus till mid june - which gives me lots of time to think of where to go next.
Here are my two options:

1. The braking surface on the front rim is a little worn down. Rather than replacing it with period correct parts, i'm heavily leaning towards the idea of buying some exoticc aluminium disc brake forks, then buying a new black front wheel and an avid bb7 front brake. Later down the line I might get some disc mounts tabbed on the rear, swap out the rear wheel to match the front, and upgrade the groupset to a 1x system. I like the idea of having a black fork, wheels, and tan compass tires.
   I would love to keep it as period correct as possible, but function comes first, and discs offer a serious advantage, especially when it'll be loaded with luggage and myself

2. simply buy a new front wheel, and the exoticc forks with cantilever brake mounts. Sooner or later buy a pair of compass tan wall tires. Maybe convert it to 1x by removing the front mech. The cheaper option!

Luggage wise, i'm going to go for a set of alpkit cockpit bags, a blackburn seatbag, and some sort of waterproof duffel bag that'll sit on the wald rack i'm going to fit to the front.