Forclaz vs REI Co-op:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, REI Co-op had more branded searches than Forclaz among sleeping bag brands worldwide. REI Co-op had about 74,000 branded searches, while Forclaz had 40,500. REI Co-op made up 7.5% of all sleeping bag brand searches we track, and Forclaz accounted for 4.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sleeping bag brands, REI Co-op appeared in four of the five answers and Forclaz in two. REI Co-op was mentioned before Forclaz in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
REI Co-op, about 83% more searches than Forclaz
Who does AI mention more?
REI Co-op, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Forclaz in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
REI Co-op, named ahead of Forclaz in every answer
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Top sleeping bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, REI Co-op was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Forclaz was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. REI Co-op was listed before Forclaz in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- REI Co-op1st
- Marmot2nd
Sea to Summit3rd
Nemo4th- Western Mountaineering5th
- Forclaz6th
Big Agnes7th
Therm-a-Rest8th
Exped9th
Kathmandu–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- REI Co-op4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Western Mountaineering3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Marmot3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nemo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Sea to Summit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Forclaz2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Big Agnes2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Exped1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Therm-a-Rest1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Kathmandu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sleeping bag brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sleeping bag brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sleeping bag brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sleeping bag brand for camping trips?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best sleeping bag”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sleeping bag for camping”
- 1Nemo
- 1
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Forclaz or REI Co-op more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Forclaz and REI Co-op by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 sleeping bag brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for REI Co-op, Forclaz. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kathmandu | Macpac | REI Co-op | Sea to Summit | Exped | Forclaz | Therm-a-Rest | Big Agnes | Western Mountaineering | Marmot | Nemo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.1% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 5.4% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 59% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.26% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.5% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.5% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.9% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.5% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.74% | 0.22% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 61% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 3% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.27% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 58.4% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.31% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.3% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.22% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.3% | 14.2% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.25% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.1% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.71% | 0.26% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.6% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1% | 0.36% | 0.13% |
How has the Forclaz and REI Co-op comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- REI Co-op was ahead of Forclaz in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forclaz’s share of searches among sleeping bag brands worldwide moved from 5.4% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, REI Co-op’s share of searches among sleeping bag brands worldwide moved from 6.6% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
How did search popularity change for sleeping bag brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, REI Co-op overtook Sea to Summit to rank 3rd among sleeping bag brands worldwide, with 7.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Forclaz gained share of searches among sleeping bag brands worldwide, from 3.6% to 4.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Forclaz’s and REI Co-op’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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