How popular isOutdoor Research?
In September 2026, people searched for Outdoor Research by name about 76,400 times worldwide, a 19.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.7% of all global snow pants brand searches, placing Outdoor Research ninth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about snow pants brands, Outdoor Research appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Outdoor Research is the ninth most searched of 9 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
The North FaceShare of searches 38.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PatagoniaShare of searches 25.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Arc'teryxShare of searches 21.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Helly HansenShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Outdoor ResearchShare of searches 0.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top snow pants brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Outdoor Research was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Outdoor Research is the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Patagonia1st
The North Face2nd
Arc'teryx3rd
Burton4th
Helly Hansen5th
Outdoor Research6th
Columbia7th
Volcom8th
Roxy–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
The North Face3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Patagonia3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Arc'teryx3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Columbia3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Burton3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Helly Hansen2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Volcom2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Outdoor Research2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Roxy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about snow pants brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which snow pants brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best snow pants brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best snow pants brand for skiing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof snow pants”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“snowboard pants”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which snow pants brands compete with Outdoor Research?
Share of searches by month for The North Face, Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Helly Hansen, Roxy, Outdoor Research. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The North Face | Patagonia | Arc'teryx | Helly Hansen | Roxy | Volcom | Columbia | Burton | Outdoor Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.3% | 26.4% | 17.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.82% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.1% | 21.6% | 17.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.67% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.2% | 23.2% | 19% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.9% | 26.8% | 17.9% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.88% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.9% | 32.1% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.8% | 33% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.63% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 37.2% | 30.6% | 16.7% | 5% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 0.83% | 0.48% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 33.2% | 18.2% | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 0.73% | 0.53% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 37% | 30.4% | 16.7% | 4.1% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 0.67% | 0.58% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.9% | 28.4% | 19% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.79% | 0.77% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.3% | 25.8% | 21.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38.3% | 4.1M | +11.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.8% | 2.7M | 0% | -2.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.1% | 2.2M | +22.4% | +2.1 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 5.2% | 550K | +22.2% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 5.2% | 550K | 0% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.9% | 201K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 1% | 110K | +48.6% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.9% | 95.8K | +25.2% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.7% | 74K | 0% | -0.1 points |
38.3%
Held 1st. 4.1M estimated branded searches, +11.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
25.8%
Held 2nd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
21.1%
Held 3rd. 2.2M estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
5.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 550K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Roxy5.2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Volcom1.9%
Held 6th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
7.
Columbia1%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 110K estimated branded searches, +48.6% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
Burton0.9%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 95.8K estimated branded searches, +25.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.7%
Held 9th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Outdoor Research and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Outdoor Research
25 comparisons
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How has branded search demand for Outdoor Research changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Outdoor Research worldwide fell from 94.9K to 76.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Outdoor Research’s share of searches among snow pants brands worldwide held steady, from 0.59% to 0.7%.
How did search popularity change for snow pants brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Helly Hansen overtook Roxy to rank 4th among snow pants brands worldwide, with 5.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Arc'teryx gained share of searches among snow pants brands worldwide, from 19% to 21.1%.

In September 2026, Patagonia lost share of searches among snow pants brands worldwide, from 28.4% to 25.8%.

In September 2026, Roxy lost share of searches among snow pants brands worldwide, from 5.7% to 5.2%.

The North Face’s share of searches among snow pants brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 32.9% to 38.3% in September 2026.

Volcom’s share of searches among snow pants brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.4% to 1.9% in September 2026.
How are Outdoor Research’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Outdoor Research’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.
- outdoor research
- outdoor research gloves
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Where does Outdoor Research compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproof jacket brands | 9th of 9 | 0.62% | Show ranking |
| Outdoor clothing brands | 9th of 11 | 0.67% | Show ranking |
| Snow pants brands | 9th of 9 | 0.7% | Shown above |
| Ski jackets | 8th of 9 | 0.73% | Show ranking |
| Rain jacket brands | 6th of 6 | 0.75% | Show ranking |
| Softshell jacket brands | 5th of 6 | 2.2% | Show ranking |
| Heated gloves brands | 4th of 7 | 2.2% | Show ranking |

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