How popular isAarn?
In September 2026, people searched for Aarn by name about 410 times in New Zealand, a 22.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.36% of all New Zealand tramping pack brand searches, placing Aarn fourth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tramping pack brands, Aarn did not appear in any of the answers.
Aarn is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
KathmanduShare of searches 50.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MacpacShare of searches 44.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Cactus OutdoorShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
AarnShare of searches 0.36%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
OspreyShare of searches 0.23%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top tramping pack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Aarn 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.
Osprey5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Deuter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Macpac4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rab3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gregory2 of 5Named in 2 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
Cactus Outdoor0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Aarn0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tramping pack brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tramping pack brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tramping pack brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tramping pack brand in New Zealand for long day walks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tramping pack”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tramping pack brands nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which tramping pack brands compete with Aarn?
Share of searches by month for Kathmandu, Macpac, Cactus Outdoor, Aarn. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kathmandu | Macpac | Cactus Outdoor | Aarn | Osprey | Deuter | Rab | Gregory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46% | 48.7% | 4.3% | 0.43% | 0.14% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.5% | 45% | 2.7% | 0.32% | 0.16% | 0.16% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.9% | 49.1% | 2.4% | 0.27% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.1% | 48.5% | 3.4% | 0.48% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.3% | 49.2% | 3.5% | 0.46% | 0.2% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.2% | 48.6% | 4.3% | 0.39% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.5% | 44.8% | 3.9% | 0.35% | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 46.6% | 48.2% | 4.3% | 0.52% | 0.17% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.6% | 48.1% | 3.6% | 0.31% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.1% | 43.3% | 3.9% | 0.34% | 0.19% | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.8% | 44.4% | 3.9% | 0.28% | 0.23% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.3% | 44.9% | 3.8% | 0.36% | 0.23% | 0.18% | 0.13% | 0.12% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.3% | 57.6K | -17.6% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 44.9% | 51.4K | -15.9% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.8% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.36% | 410 | +5.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.23% | 260 | -18.8% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.18% | 210 | +23.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.13% | 150 | -6.3% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.12% | 140 | +7.7% | 0 points |
50.3%
Held 1st. 57.6K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.
Macpac44.9%
Held 2nd. 51.4K estimated branded searches, -15.9% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.8%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.
Aarn0.36%
Held 4th. 410 estimated branded searches, +5.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Osprey0.23%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Deuter0.18%
Held 6th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Rab0.13%
Held 7th. 150 estimated branded searches, -6.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Gregory0.12%
Held 8th. 140 estimated branded searches, +7.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Aarn changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Aarn in New Zealand fell from 530 to 410.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aarn’s share of searches among tramping pack brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.43% to 0.36%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tramping pack brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among tramping pack brands in New Zealand, from 50.8% to 50.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Osprey in New Zealand rose 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Rab in New Zealand rose 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 150 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gregory in New Zealand rose 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 120 to 140 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Aarn in New Zealand fell 22.6% over 12 measured months, from 530 to 410 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cactus Outdoor in New Zealand fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are Aarn’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aarn’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- aarn
- aarn packs
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