Kathmandu vs Macpac:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Kathmandu had more branded searches than Macpac among rain jacket brands worldwide. Kathmandu was estimated to have 823K branded searches compared to Macpac’s 165K, and held an 11.1% Share of Search versus Macpac’s 2.2%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Kathmandu or Macpac?
Compare the rain jacket 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.
Share of Search by month for Kathmandu, Macpac. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Patagonia | Arc'teryx | The North Face | Kathmandu | Macpac |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.2% | 24.9% | 30.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.1% | 27.1% | 33.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.8% | 30.8% | 30.8% | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.1% | 27.1% | 33.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.2% | 24.8% | 30.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.8% | 21.8% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.5% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 38.6% | 21.1% | 25.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.2% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 14.3% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 21.1% | 25.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.1% | 24.8% | 24.8% | 11.1% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Kathmandu and Macpac comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kathmandu was ahead of Macpac in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kathmandu’s estimated Share of Search among rain jacket brands worldwide moved from 6.1% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 823K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Macpac’s estimated Share of Search among rain jacket brands worldwide moved from 1.2% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for rain jacket brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Macpac lost estimated Share of Search among rain jacket brands worldwide, from 2.8% to 2.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kathmandu worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 673K to 823K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kathmandu’s and Macpac’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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