How popular isBivouac Outdoor?
In October 2026, people searched for Bivouac Outdoor by name about 9,900 times in New Zealand, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5% of all New Zealand outdoor equipment retailer searches, placing Bivouac Outdoor fifth out of five retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about outdoor equipment retailers, Bivouac Outdoor appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the five.
Bivouac Outdoor is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Hunting & FishingShare of searches 31%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
KathmanduShare of searches 29.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MacpacShare of searches 27%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Torpedo7Share of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Bivouac OutdoorShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top outdoor equipment retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Bivouac Outdoor appeared in all three answers. Bivouac Outdoor is the second most recommended of the five.
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.
Kathmandu3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Macpac3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bivouac Outdoor3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hunting & Fishing2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Torpedo70 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which outdoor retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best outdoor retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best outdoor retailer in New Zealand for camping gear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outdoor stores nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camping gear nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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.
How often do people search for Bivouac Outdoor compared with other New Zealand outdoor equipment retailers?
Share of searches by month for Hunting & Fishing, Kathmandu, Macpac, Torpedo7, Bivouac Outdoor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hunting & Fishing | Kathmandu | Macpac | Torpedo7 | Bivouac Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 26% | 24% | 21% | 25.6% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 31% | 20.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 3.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 28% | 22.6% | 23.3% | 22.5% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.1% | 19.3% | 20.5% | 36% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.8% | 25% | 26.3% | 17.6% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 29.3% | 26.1% | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 29% | 30.1% | 7.3% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.8% | 33.5% | 33.8% | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.9% | 33.7% | 28% | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.3% | 32.2% | 28.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.4% | 30.5% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 31% | 29.5% | 27% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31% | 61.5K | +0.2% | -1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.5% | 58.5K | +1.5% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 27% | 53.4K | +3.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.5% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5% | 9.9K | +50% | +1.5 points |
31%
Held 1st. 61.5K estimated branded searches, +0.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
29.5%
Held 2nd. 58.5K estimated branded searches, +1.5% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
3.
Macpac27%
Held 3rd. 53.4K estimated branded searches, +3.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Torpedo77.5%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
5%
Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bivouac Outdoor changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bivouac Outdoor in New Zealand fell from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bivouac Outdoor’s share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand increased from 3.4% to 5%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bivouac Outdoor’s share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand peaked at 5% in October 2026 and was lowest at 3.1% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand outdoor equipment retailers in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, Bivouac Outdoor gained share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 5%.

In October 2026, Torpedo7 gained share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 7.5%.

In October 2026, Hunting & Fishing lost share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand, from 32.4% to 31%.

In October 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand, from 30.5% to 29.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Macpac in New Zealand fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 74.1K to 53.4K in October 2026.
How are Bivouac Outdoor’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bivouac Outdoor’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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