In this video I’m putting the Old Man Mountain Elkhorn rack under the microscope and answering the big bikepacking question: is this the only rack you ever need? I walk through why I’m even interested in a “do-it-all” rack in the first place—because when you’re mixing bikepacking and touring, you want something that’s stable, predictable, and doesn’t turn into a rattly nightmare halfway down a dirt descent. I break down what makes the Elkhorn appealing for real-world travel: how it fits into different setups, what kind of loads it makes sense for, and the kind of riding it’s best suited to (think rough roads, long days, and practical packing). I also talk about the situations where a rack like this is genuinely worth it versus when you’re better off keeping things simpler. If you’re trying to build a reliable front-carry system and you’re tired of gear that “almost works,” this review is meant to help you decide if the Elkhorn is the one-and-done rack for your bikepacking life.