How popular isBivouac Outdoor?
In September 2026, people searched for Bivouac Outdoor by name about 6,600 times in New Zealand, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.5% 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 AI answers.
Hunting & FishingShare of searches 32.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
KathmanduShare of searches 30.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MacpacShare of searches 27.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Torpedo7Share of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Bivouac OutdoorShare of searches 3.5%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
See every answer about outdoor equipment retailers
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.
Which outdoor equipment retailers compete with Bivouac Outdoor?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26% | 24.2% | 25.6% | 20.8% | 3.4% |
| 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 | 20.2% | 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 | 23.9% | 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 | 32.5% | 30.4% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 32.5% | 61.5K | 0% | +4.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 30.4% | 57.6K | -17.6% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 27.2% | 51.5K | -15.9% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.4% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.5% | 6.6K | -33.3% | -1.1 points |
32.5%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 61.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
30.4%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 57.6K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
3.
Macpac27.2%
Held 3rd. 51.5K estimated branded searches, -15.9% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.
Torpedo76.4%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.5%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bivouac Outdoor changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bivouac Outdoor in New Zealand fell from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bivouac Outdoor’s share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand peaked at 4.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 3.1% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand outdoor equipment retailers in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Hunting & Fishing overtook Kathmandu to become the leader among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand, with 32.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand, from 32.2% to 30.4%.

In September 2026, Bivouac Outdoor lost share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand, from 4.6% to 3.5%.

In September 2026, Macpac lost share of searches among outdoor equipment retailers in New Zealand, from 28.2% to 27.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Torpedo7 in New Zealand fell 75.5% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 12.1K in September 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.
- bivouac outdoor
Who owns Bivouac Outdoor?
Bivouac Outdoor is owned by BIVOUAC LIMITED. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by BIVOUAC LIMITED.
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