Companion vs Kelty:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kelty had more branded searches than Companion among camping gear brands worldwide. Kelty had about 27,100 branded searches, while Companion had 410. Kelty made up 5.9% of all camping gear brand searches we track, and Companion accounted for 0.09%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camping gear brands, Kelty appeared in three of the five answers and Companion in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kelty, about 66 searches for every 1 for Companion
Who does AI mention more?
Kelty, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Companion in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Kelty, the only one of the two named
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Top camping gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kelty was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Companion 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.
Coleman5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
REI Co-op5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Big Agnes3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Kelty3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Black Wolf0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OZtrail0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Companion0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camping gear brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camping gear brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camping gear brand for a campsite setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camping gear”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outdoor gear for camping”
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 20, 2026.
Is Companion or Kelty more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Companion and Kelty by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven camping gear brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kelty, Companion. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Coleman | Black Wolf | REI Co-op | Big Agnes | Kelty | OZtrail | Companion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.4% | 20.7% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 50% | 16.2% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.2% | 16.8% | 20.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.4% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 5% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.4% | 20% | 16.4% | 6% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.7% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 6.2% | 5% | 2.3% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.6% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 53% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.6% | 14% | 14% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.6% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.6% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 0.09% |
How has the Companion and Kelty comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kelty was ahead of Companion in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Companion’s share of searches among camping gear brands worldwide held steady at 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 490 to 410.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kelty’s share of searches among camping gear brands worldwide moved from 5.1% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for camping gear brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Companion worldwide fell 16.3% over 12 measured months, from 490 to 410 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Companion’s and Kelty’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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