How popular isKathmandu?
In September 2026, people searched for Kathmandu by name about 141,000 times in Australia, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.5% of all Australia merino clothing brand searches, placing Kathmandu ninth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about merino clothing brands, Kathmandu appeared in two of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the 12.
Kathmandu is the ninth most searched of 12 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Mons RoyaleShare of searches 25.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
IcebreakerShare of searches 16.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Unbound MerinoShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Le BentShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
KathmanduShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top merino clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kathmandu was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Kathmandu is the second most recommended of the 12.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Icebreaker4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Smartwool2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Merino Country2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Kathmandu2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Macpac2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Mons Royale1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Unbound Merino0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Le Bent0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Norsewear0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Untouched World0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about merino clothing brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which merino clothing brand should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best merino base layers for hiking?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best merino thermals for winter?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“merino thermals”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“merino base layer”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Which merino clothing brands compete with Kathmandu?
Share of searches by month for Mons Royale, Icebreaker, Unbound Merino, Le Bent, Norsewear, Smartwool, Merino Country, Untouched World, Kathmandu, Macpac. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mons Royale | Icebreaker | Unbound Merino | Le Bent | Norsewear | Smartwool | Merino Country | Untouched World | Kathmandu | Macpac | Noble Wilde | Wool&Prince |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.8% | 17.7% | 12% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.4% | 16% | 13.5% | 10.9% | 0.93% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.6% | 16.4% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 0.92% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 4% | 3.3% | 4% | 1.4% | 0.92% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.3% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 0.75% | 13.9% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.7% | 16.9% | 13% | 7.7% | 0.91% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.6% | 16.9% | 10.6% | 4.1% | 0.95% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 29% | 19.3% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 10.5% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 25.3% | 20.4% | 9.1% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 0.77% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.9% | 21.2% | 9.4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.2% | 23.2% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.3% | 20.4% | 11.2% | 7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 7% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.8% | 16.9% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.98% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 25.8% | 2.9K | -19.4% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.9% | 1.9K | -34.5% | -3.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.6% | 1.3K | -18.8% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 7.8% | 880 | -12% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 11th to 5th | 7.8% | 880 | +417.6% | +6.6 pointsmoved from 11th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 7.8% | 880 | -32.3% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 6.4% | 720 | -28% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 6.4% | 720 | -18.2% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 3.5% | 390 | -45.8% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 3.5% | 390 | -33.9% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 10th to 11th | 1.5% | 170 | -46.9% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 10th to 11th | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.98% | 110 | -35.3% | -0.2 points |
25.8%
Held 1st. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
16.9%
Held 2nd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -34.5% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
11.6%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.
Le Bent7.8%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
7.8%
Moved from 11th to 5th. 880 estimated branded searches, +417.6% vs prior month. Share +6.6 points.
7.8%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 880 estimated branded searches, -32.3% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
6.4%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 720 estimated branded searches, -28% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.4%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.5%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 390 estimated branded searches, -45.8% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
10.
Macpac3.5%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 390 estimated branded searches, -33.9% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
11.
Noble Wilde1.5%
Moved from 10th to 11th. 170 estimated branded searches, -46.9% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
12.
Wool&Prince0.98%
Held 12th. 110 estimated branded searches, -35.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Kathmandu and Macpac sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “kathmandu merino”.
Compare popularity between Kathmandu and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Kathmandu
42 comparisons
- BCF vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs Macpac
- Kathmandu vs Paddy Pallin
- Kathmandu vs Wildearth
- Kathmandu vs Tentworld
- Anaconda vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs Snowys
- Arc'teryx vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs Mountain Designs
- Bellroy vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs Osprey
- Herschel vs Kathmandu
- Columbia vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs Patagonia
- Kathmandu vs The North Face
- JanSport vs Kathmandu
- Fjällräven vs Kathmandu
- HOKA vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs KEEN
- Kathmandu vs LOWA
- Kathmandu vs Merrell
- Kathmandu vs Salomon
- Kathmandu vs SCARPA
- Deuter vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs Peak Design
- Kathmandu vs Rab
- Altra vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs La Sportiva
- Kathmandu vs Oboz
- Icebreaker vs Kathmandu
- Kathmandu vs Le Bent
- Kathmandu vs Merino Country
- Kathmandu vs Mons Royale
- Kathmandu vs NOMATIC
- Kathmandu vs Norsewear
- Kathmandu vs Smartwool
- Kathmandu vs Unbound Merino
- Kathmandu vs Untouched World
- Kathmandu vs Meindl
- Kathmandu vs Mont
- Kathmandu vs Noble Wilde
- Kathmandu vs Wool&Prince
How has branded search demand for Kathmandu changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kathmandu in Australia held steady, from 137K to 141K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu’s share of searches among merino clothing brands in Australia decreased from 4.4% to 3.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu’s share of searches among merino clothing brands in Australia peaked at 5.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu fell from 8th to 9th among merino clothing brands in Australia.
How did search popularity change for Australia merino clothing brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Le Bent overtook Smartwool to rank 4th among merino clothing brands in Australia, with 7.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Norsewear overtook Smartwool and 5 others to rank 5th among merino clothing brands in Australia, with 7.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Mons Royale gained share of searches among merino clothing brands in Australia, from 25.3% to 25.8%.
In September 2026, Icebreaker lost share of searches among merino clothing brands in Australia, from 20.4% to 16.9%.
In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among merino clothing brands in Australia, from 5.1% to 3.5%.
In September 2026, Smartwool lost share of searches among merino clothing brands in Australia, from 9.1% to 7.8%.
How are Kathmandu’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kathmandu’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- kathmandu
- kathmandu backpack
- kathmandu hiking boots
- kathmandu jacket
- kathmandu merino
- kathmandu puffer jacket
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Where does Kathmandu compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor retailers | 2nd of 9 | 13.9% | Show ranking |
| Outdoor jacket brands | 1st of 9 | 50.5% | Show ranking |
| Backpack brands | 3rd of 10 | 15.1% | Show ranking |
| Hiking boot brands | 8th of 12 | 5.1% | Show ranking |
| Merino clothing brands | 9th of 12 | 3.5% | Shown above |
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