How popular isCactus Outdoor?
In September 2026, people searched for Cactus Outdoor by name about 4,790 times in New Zealand, a 16.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.4% of all New Zealand waterproof jacket brand searches, placing Cactus Outdoor fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waterproof jacket brands, Cactus Outdoor appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Cactus Outdoor is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
KathmanduShare of searches 44.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MacpacShare of searches 31.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PatagoniaShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The North FaceShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Cactus OutdoorShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top waterproof jacket brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cactus Outdoor was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Cactus Outdoor is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Kathmandu1st
Macpac2nd
Patagonia3rd
The North Face4th
Cactus Outdoor5th
Columbia–
Rab–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kathmandu5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Macpac5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Patagonia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The North Face2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cactus Outdoor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Columbia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rab0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about waterproof jacket brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waterproof jacket brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best waterproof jacket brand in New Zealand for rainy weather?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rain jacket nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lightweight rain jacket”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which waterproof jacket brands compete with Cactus Outdoor?
Share of searches by month for Kathmandu, Macpac, Patagonia, The North Face, Cactus Outdoor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kathmandu | Macpac | Patagonia | The North Face | Cactus Outdoor | Columbia | Rab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.9% | 36.1% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.36% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.7% | 34% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.5% | 37.6% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.3% | 34.5% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.36% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 34.9% | 16.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.9% | 36.1% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.32% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.2% | 32.2% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 0.34% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 42.4% | 35.5% | 13.5% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.39% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 43% | 36.8% | 11.6% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 0.37% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.6% | 32.2% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.32% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.1% | 30.5% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 0.38% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.9% | 31.6% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.9% | 57.6K | -17.6% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.6% | 40.5K | -18.2% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.3% | 19.6K | -30.7% | -2.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.4% | 5.7K | -33.6% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.4% | 4.4K | -18.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.33% | 420 | -32.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.07% | 90 | -35.7% | 0 points |
44.9%
Held 1st. 57.6K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
2.
Macpac31.6%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
15.3%
Held 3rd. 19.6K estimated branded searches, -30.7% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
4.4%
Held 4th. 5.7K estimated branded searches, -33.6% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
3.4%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Columbia0.33%
Held 6th. 420 estimated branded searches, -32.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
Rab0.07%
Held 7th. 90 estimated branded searches, -35.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Cactus Outdoor and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Cactus Outdoor
26 comparisons
- Arc'teryx vs Cactus Outdoor
- Cactus Outdoor vs Kathmandu
- Cactus Outdoor vs Macpac
- Cactus Outdoor vs Mons Royale
- Cactus Outdoor vs Patagonia
- Cactus Outdoor vs Swanndri
- Cactus Outdoor vs The North Face
- Cactus Outdoor vs Carhartt WIP
- Cactus Outdoor vs Kaiwaka
- Cactus Outdoor vs Earth Sea Sky
- Bison vs Cactus Outdoor
- Cactus Outdoor vs Hard Yakka
- Cactus Outdoor vs FXD
- Bisley vs Cactus Outdoor
- Cactus Outdoor vs Columbia
- Cactus Outdoor vs Rab
- Cactus Outdoor vs Icebreaker
- Cactus Outdoor vs Syzmik
- Cactus Outdoor vs Dickies
- Cactus Outdoor vs King Gee
- Aarn vs Cactus Outdoor
- Cactus Outdoor vs Portwest
- Cactus Outdoor vs Osprey
- Cactus Outdoor vs Deuter
- Cactus Outdoor vs Gregory
- Cactus Outdoor vs Caterpillar
How has branded search demand for Cactus Outdoor changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cactus Outdoor in New Zealand fell from 5.7K to 4.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cactus Outdoor’s share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand decreased from 3.9% to 3.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cactus Outdoor’s share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.9% in October 2025 and was lowest at 2.2% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cactus Outdoor fell from 4th to 5th among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand waterproof jacket brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Kathmandu gained share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand, from 43.1% to 44.9%.

In September 2026, Macpac gained share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand, from 30.5% to 31.6%.

In September 2026, Patagonia lost share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand, from 17.4% to 15.3%.

In September 2026, The North Face lost share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 4.4%.

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.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Columbia in New Zealand fell 14.3% over 12 measured months, from 490 to 420 in September 2026.
How are Cactus Outdoor’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cactus Outdoor’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.
- cactus clothing
- cactus outdoor
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Where does Cactus Outdoor compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor clothing brands | 8th of 12 | 2.5% | Show ranking |
| Waterproof jacket brands | 5th of 7 | 3.4% | Shown above |
| Tramping pack brands | 3rd of 8 | 3.8% | Show ranking |
| Workwear brands | 4th of 14 | 9.1% | Show ranking |

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