Exped vs Osprey:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Exped had more branded searches than Osprey among dry bag brands worldwide. Exped had about 40,500 branded searches, while Osprey had 33,100. Exped made up 16.8% of all dry bag brand searches we track, and Osprey accounted for 13.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dry bag brands, neither Exped nor Osprey appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Exped, about 22% more searches than Osprey
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top dry bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Exped nor Osprey showed up in any of the five answers.
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.
Sea to Summit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NRS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SealLine3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Earth Pak2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ortlieb0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Exped0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Osprey0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dry bag brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dry bag brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dry bag brand for a waterproof trip bag?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best dry bag”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof bag for kayaking”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Exped or Osprey more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Exped and Osprey by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven dry bag brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Exped, Osprey. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ortlieb | Sea to Summit | Exped | Osprey | Earth Pak | NRS | SealLine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.1% | 29.5% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 0.78% | 0.3% | 0.35% |
| Nov 2025 | 33% | 33% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 0.58% | 0.25% | 0.26% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 0.84% | 0.36% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.7% | 35.1% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 0.62% | 0.27% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.2% | 29.6% | 19.8% | 13.3% | 0.49% | 0.26% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.1% | 30.3% | 20.3% | 11.1% | 0.53% | 0.36% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.5% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 11.5% | 0.68% | 0.38% | 0.31% |
| May 2026 | 38.4% | 31.6% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 0.56% | 0.37% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.9% | 33.9% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 0.39% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.9% | 36.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.53% | 0.35% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.1% | 35.1% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 0.51% | 0.36% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.6% | 30.7% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 0.54% | 0.3% | 0.25% |
How has the Exped and Osprey comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Exped was ahead of Osprey in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Exped’s share of searches among dry bag brands worldwide moved from 19.8% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Osprey’s share of searches among dry bag brands worldwide moved from 13.2% to 13.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for dry bag brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Exped gained share of searches among dry bag brands worldwide, from 15.8% to 16.8%.
In September 2026, Osprey gained share of searches among dry bag brands worldwide, from 12.9% to 13.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Exped’s and Osprey’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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