Arc'teryx vs Kathmandu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Arc'teryx had more branded searches than Kathmandu among rain jacket brands worldwide. Arc'teryx had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Kathmandu had 550,000. Arc'teryx made up 22.8% of all rain jacket brand searches we track, and Kathmandu accounted for 5.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about rain jacket brands, Arc'teryx appeared in four of the five answers and Kathmandu in none.
Who do people search for more?
Arc'teryx, about 4 searches for every 1 for Kathmandu
Who does AI mention more?
Arc'teryx, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Kathmandu in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Arc'teryx, the only one of the two named
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Top rain jacket brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Arc'teryx was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kathmandu did not appear 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.
Patagonia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Arc'teryx4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Outdoor Research3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The North Face2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 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
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which rain jacket brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best rain jacket brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best rain jacket brand for wet weather?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rain jacket”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof jacket”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Arc'teryx or Kathmandu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arc'teryx and Kathmandu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six rain jacket brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Arc'teryx, Kathmandu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The North Face | Patagonia | Arc'teryx | Kathmandu | Macpac | Outdoor Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.4% | 28.3% | 19% | 4.7% | 0.94% | 0.63% |
| Nov 2025 | 52% | 23.4% | 19.1% | 3.9% | 0.94% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.3% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 47% | 25.8% | 21.2% | 4.3% | 1% | 0.69% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.8% | 29.5% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.5% | 33.6% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 0.74% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 34% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 0.92% |
| May 2026 | 38.4% | 31.6% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 0.85% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 33.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 3% | 0.89% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.4% | 31.6% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.4% | 29.5% | 19.7% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.5% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
How has the Arc'teryx and Kathmandu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Arc'teryx was ahead of Kathmandu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arc'teryx’s share of searches among rain jacket brands worldwide moved from 19% to 22.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7M to 2.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu’s share of searches among rain jacket brands worldwide moved from 4.7% to 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for rain jacket brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Arc'teryx gained share of searches among rain jacket brands worldwide, from 19.7% to 22.8%.
In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among rain jacket brands worldwide, from 8.9% to 5.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arc'teryx’s and Kathmandu’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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