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Carhartt vs JanSport:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Carhartt and JanSport were level on Share of Search among lunch bag brands worldwide, with an estimated 450K versus 447K branded searches, at 1.5% estimated Share of Search each. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among lunch bag brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Carhartt or JanSport?
Carhartt1.5%450K searches
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JanSport1.5%447K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Carhartt or JanSport?

Compare the lunch bag brands brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Carhartt and JanSport among lunch bag brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Carhartt, JanSport. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthNikeUnder ArmourHydro FlaskCarharttJanSportHerschelBUILTTitan
Oct 202579.9%13.1%1.8%2.6%0.96%0.78%0.81%0.02%
Nov 202581.7%11.4%1.6%3.4%0.75%0.67%0.51%0.01%
Dec 202579.3%12.9%1.8%3.9%0.85%0.76%0.52%0.01%
Jan 202681.7%11.5%1.6%2.3%1.2%0.83%0.98%0.01%
Feb 202682.5%11.4%1.6%1.5%1.3%0.78%0.98%0.01%
Mar 202683.9%11.4%1.3%0.84%1%0.68%0.83%0.01%
Apr 202683.5%11.4%1.6%0.68%1.1%0.81%0.88%0.01%
May 202683.6%11.4%1.6%0.56%1.4%0.82%0.72%0.01%
Jun 202682.7%11.4%1.6%0.56%2.1%0.99%0.72%0.01%
Jul 202679.9%10.8%1.9%0.53%5%1.2%0.64%0.01%
Aug 202678.8%10.6%2.2%0.78%5.3%1.7%0.62%0.01%
Sep 202682.4%11.3%1.6%1.5%1.5%1%0.59%0.01%

How has the Carhartt and JanSport comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: JanSport took it in March 2026, Carhartt took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carhartt’s estimated Share of Search among lunch bag brands worldwide moved from 2.6% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 450K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JanSport’s estimated Share of Search among lunch bag brands worldwide moved from 0.96% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 300K to 447K.

How did search popularity change for lunch bag brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Carhartt overtook JanSport and Herschel to rank 4th among lunch bag brands worldwide, with 1.5% estimated Share of Search.

  2. In September 2026, JanSport lost estimated Share of Search among lunch bag brands worldwide, from 5.3% to 1.5%.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carhartt’s and JanSport’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.

Carhartt

1 branded search term

  • carhartt jacket

JanSport

2 branded search terms

  • jansport
  • jansport backpack

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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