How popular isPackIt?
In September 2026, people searched for PackIt by name about 18,400 times worldwide, a 7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 10.5% of all global lunch cooler brand searches, placing PackIt second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lunch cooler brands, PackIt appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
PackIt is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
IglooShare of searches 83.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
PackItShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Hydro FlaskShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
YETIShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CarharttShare of searches 0.41%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top lunch cooler brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PackIt was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PackIt is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Hydro Flask1st
Carhartt2nd
YETI3rd
PackIt4th
Igloo5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hydro Flask5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Carhartt4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
YETI3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PackIt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Igloo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about lunch cooler brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lunch cooler brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lunch cooler brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lunch cooler brand for cold lunches?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best lunch cooler”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“insulated lunch cooler”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which lunch cooler brands compete with PackIt?
Share of searches by month for Igloo, PackIt, Hydro Flask. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Igloo | PackIt | Hydro Flask | YETI | Carhartt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.9% | 15.5% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.9% | 15.8% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 67% | 17.8% | 11% | 3.6% | 0.59% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.1% | 16.7% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.7% | 12% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 0.58% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.6% | 7.1% | 4% | 0.99% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 86.7% | 6.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 7% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.6% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.2% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 0.39% |
| Sep 2026 | 83.3% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 0.41% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 83.3% | 147K | -20.2% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.5% | 18.4K | -29.8% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.1% | 7.3K | -33.6% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 2.9K | -34.1% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.41% | 720 | -18.2% | 0 points |
1.
Igloo83.3%
Held 1st. 147K estimated branded searches, -20.2% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
2.
PackIt10.5%
Held 2nd. 18.4K estimated branded searches, -29.8% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
4.1%
Held 3rd. 7.3K estimated branded searches, -33.6% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.
YETI1.6%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -34.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Carhartt0.41%
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between PackIt and its closest rivals
Every comparison with PackIt
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for PackIt changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PackIt worldwide rose from 17.2K to 18.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PackIt’s share of searches among lunch cooler brands worldwide decreased from 13.6% to 10.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PackIt’s share of searches among lunch cooler brands worldwide peaked at 17.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 6.8% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for lunch cooler brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Igloo gained share of searches among lunch cooler brands worldwide, from 81.2% to 83.3%.

In September 2026, PackIt lost share of searches among lunch cooler brands worldwide, from 11.6% to 10.5%.

In September 2026, Hydro Flask lost share of searches among lunch cooler brands worldwide, from 4.9% to 4.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Carhartt worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are PackIt’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PackIt’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.
- packit
- packit lunch bag
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Where does PackIt compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch bag brands | 6th of 8 | 1.8% | Show ranking |
| Lunch cooler brands | 2nd of 5 | 10.5% | Shown above |

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