How popular isHelinox?
In September 2026, people searched for Helinox by name about 51,200 times worldwide, a 49.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.2% of all global camping chair brand searches, placing Helinox fifth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camping chair brands, Helinox appeared in four of the five answers and was the joint second most recommended of the eight.
Helinox is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the joint second most recommended in AI answers.
KathmanduShare of searches 53.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ColemanShare of searches 23.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MacpacShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ALPS MountaineeringShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
HelinoxShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top camping chair brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Helinox was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Helinox is the joint second most recommended of the eight.
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.
ALPS Mountaineering4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Helinox4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Coleman3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GCI Outdoor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kathmandu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Macpac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OZtrail0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wanderer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about camping chair brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camping chair brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camping chair brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camping chair brand for easy seating?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best camping chair”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“folding camping chair”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which camping chair brands compete with Helinox?
Share of searches by month for Kathmandu, Coleman, Macpac, ALPS Mountaineering, Helinox. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kathmandu | Coleman | Macpac | ALPS Mountaineering | Helinox | OZtrail | GCI Outdoor | Wanderer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.9% | 24% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.4% | 20.1% | 14.5% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.32% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.7% | 20% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.32% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.4% | 24% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 56% | 23.2% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 61% | 21% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.49% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.8% | 20.6% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 57.8% | 21.2% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.8% | 18.8% | 15% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.74% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.9% | 21.7% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.2% | 22.2% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.8% | 23.6% | 13.2% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.8% | 550K | -33.2% | -5.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.6% | 241K | -21.8% | +1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.2% | 135K | -18.2% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 4% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 3.2% | 33.1K | -18.3% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.4% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.79% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.02% | 210 | 0% | 0 points |
53.8%
Held 1st. 550K estimated branded searches, -33.2% vs prior month. Share -5.4 points.
2.
Coleman23.6%
Held 2nd. 241K estimated branded searches, -21.8% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
3.
Macpac13.2%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
Moved from 5th to 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
5.
Helinox3.2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
OZtrail1.4%
Held 6th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
0.79%
Held 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
8.
Wanderer0.02%
Held 8th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Helinox and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Helinox
13 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Helinox changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Helinox worldwide rose from 34.3K to 51.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Helinox’s share of searches among camping chair brands worldwide increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Helinox’s share of searches among camping chair brands worldwide peaked at 3.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for camping chair brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, ALPS Mountaineering overtook Helinox to rank 4th among camping chair brands worldwide, with 4% of the searches.

In September 2026, Coleman gained share of searches among camping chair brands worldwide, from 22.2% to 23.6%.

In September 2026, Macpac gained share of searches among camping chair brands worldwide, from 11.9% to 13.2%.

In September 2026, OZtrail gained share of searches among camping chair brands worldwide, from 0.87% to 1.4%.

In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among camping chair brands worldwide, from 59.2% to 53.8%.

Helinox’s share of searches among camping chair brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.5% to 3.2% in September 2026.
How are Helinox’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Helinox’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.
- helinox
- helinox chair
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Where does Helinox compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping chair brands | 5th of 8 | 3.2% | Shown above |
| Beach chair brands | 2nd of 5 | 15% | Show ranking |
| Camping furniture | 2nd of 6 | 11.3% | Show ranking |

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