Earth Pak vs NRS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Earth Pak had more branded searches than NRS among dry bag brands worldwide. Earth Pak had about 1,300 branded searches, while NRS had 730. Earth Pak made up 0.54% of all dry bag brand searches we track, and NRS accounted for 0.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dry bag brands, NRS appeared in four of the five answers and Earth Pak in two. NRS was mentioned before Earth Pak in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Earth Pak, about 78% more searches than NRS
Who does AI mention more?
NRS, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Earth Pak in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
NRS, named ahead of Earth Pak in 3 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, NRS was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Earth Pak was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. NRS was listed before Earth Pak in three out of 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 Earth Pak or NRS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Earth Pak and NRS 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 Earth Pak, NRS. 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 Earth Pak and NRS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Earth Pak was ahead of NRS in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Earth Pak’s share of searches among dry bag brands worldwide moved from 0.78% to 0.54%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NRS’s share of searches among dry bag brands worldwide held steady at 0.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 620 to 730.
How did search popularity change for dry bag brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Earth Pak’s and NRS’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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