Hilleberg vs Kathmandu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kathmandu had more branded searches than Hilleberg among camping tent brands worldwide. Kathmandu had about 550,000 branded searches, while Hilleberg had 14,800. Kathmandu made up 10.7% of all camping tent brand searches we track, and Hilleberg accounted for 0.29%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camping tent brands, Hilleberg appeared in two of the five answers and Kathmandu in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kathmandu, about 37 searches for every 1 for Hilleberg
Who does AI mention more?
Hilleberg, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Kathmandu in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Hilleberg, the only one of the two named
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Top camping tent brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hilleberg was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either 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.
The North Face5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Coleman4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
REI Co-op3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Big Agnes3 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- Hilleberg2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MSR1 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
Macpac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camping tent brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camping tent brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camping tent brand for sleeping outdoors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best camping tent”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“family camping tent”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Hilleberg or Kathmandu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hilleberg and Kathmandu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine camping tent brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kathmandu, Hilleberg. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The North Face | Kathmandu | Coleman | Macpac | REI Co-op | Big Agnes | Hilleberg | Nemo | MSR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.6% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.34% | 0.15% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.21% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.31% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 82.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.4% | 15.9% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.23% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.2% | 19.7% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 69.1% | 17.1% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.84% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.6% | 22.6% | 7% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.1% | 17.1% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.38% | 0.31% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 71.4% | 16.1% | 6% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.3% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.53% | 0.29% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
How has the Hilleberg and Kathmandu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kathmandu was ahead of Hilleberg in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hilleberg’s share of searches among camping tent brands worldwide moved from 0.15% to 0.29%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu’s share of searches among camping tent brands worldwide moved from 8.5% to 10.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for camping tent brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among camping tent brands worldwide, from 16.1% to 10.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hilleberg worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hilleberg’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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