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How popular isKathmandu?

In September 2026, people searched for Kathmandu by name about 61,200 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 47.7% of all New Zealand backpack brand searches, placing Kathmandu first out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about backpack brands, Kathmandu appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Kathmandu is the most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. KathmanduShare of searches 47.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. MacpacShare of searches 41.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. The North FaceShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. BellroyShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. OspreyShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top backpack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kathmandu was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Kathmandu is the third most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Osprey1st
  2. Macpac2nd
  3. Kathmandu3rd
  4. Deuter4th
  5. Bellroy5th
  6. The North Face6th
  7. Herschel–
  8. NOMATIC–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Kathmandu4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Macpac4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Osprey4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Deuter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bellroy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • The North Face1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Herschel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NOMATIC0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Which backpack brands compete with Kathmandu?

Kathmandu against backpack brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Kathmandu, Macpac, The North Face, Bellroy. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKathmanduMacpacThe North FaceBellroyOspreyHerschelDeuterNOMATIC
Oct 202544.5%46.3%3.5%3.2%1.4%0.71%0.34%0.05%
Nov 202549.1%42.2%3%3.4%1.2%0.73%0.32%0.02%
Dec 202546.4%46.9%2.8%2.1%0.99%0.58%0.23%0.03%
Jan 202645%45.5%4.1%2.5%1.6%0.93%0.34%0.04%
Feb 202644.6%46.5%3.6%2.6%1.6%0.7%0.36%0.05%
Mar 202644.9%46.4%3.6%2.7%1.5%0.58%0.36%0.03%
Apr 202648.9%42.8%3.9%2.4%1.3%0.39%0.28%0.04%
May 202644.9%45.8%4.6%2.7%1.3%0.39%0.3%0.04%
Jun 202645.6%45.4%5.1%2.3%0.91%0.4%0.17%0.03%
Jul 202649.8%40.8%5.2%2.3%1.2%0.5%0.18%0.02%
Aug 202647.7%41.1%5.8%3.1%1.4%0.55%0.28%0.03%
Sep 202647.7%41.7%4.7%3.4%1.5%0.65%0.33%0.03%

  1. 1.Kathmandu

    47.7%

    Held 1st. 57.6K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  2. 2.Macpac

    41.7%

    Held 2nd. 50.4K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  3. 3.The North Face

    4.7%

    Held 3rd. 5.7K estimated branded searches, -33.6% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  4. 4.Bellroy

    3.4%

    Held 4th. 4.1K estimated branded searches, -8.4% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  5. 5.Osprey

    1.5%

    Held 5th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -15.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Herschel

    0.65%

    Held 6th. 780 estimated branded searches, -2.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.Deuter

    0.33%

    Held 7th. 400 estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  8. 8.NOMATIC

    0.03%

    Held 8th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Kathmandu changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kathmandu in New Zealand held steady, from 59.9K to 61.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu’s share of searches among backpack brands in New Zealand increased from 44.5% to 47.7%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu’s share of searches among backpack brands in New Zealand peaked at 49.8% in July 2026 and was lowest at 44.5% in October 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu rose from 2nd to 1st among backpack brands in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand backpack brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Macpac gained share of searches among backpack brands in New Zealand, from 41.1% to 41.7%.

  2. In September 2026, The North Face lost share of searches among backpack brands in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 4.7%.

  3. Bellroy’s share of searches among backpack brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.3% to 3.4% in September 2026.

  4. Osprey’s share of searches among backpack brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.91% to 1.5% in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for NOMATIC in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 60 to 40 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Herschel in New Zealand fell 14.3% over 12 measured months, from 910 to 780 in September 2026.

How are Kathmandu’s branded searches counted?

24 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kathmandu’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.

  • Kathmandu
  • kathmandu bayfair
  • kathmandu beach shelter
  • kathmandu beach trolley
  • kathmandu botany
  • kathmandu camping gear
  • kathmandu gloves
  • kathmandu hiking gear
  • kathmandu jacket
  • kathmandu lyall bay
  • kathmandu northland
  • kathmandu outdoor clothing
  • kathmandu outdoor gear
  • kathmandu outlet
  • kathmandu retreat 280
  • kathmandu retreat 80
  • kathmandu socks
  • kathmandu st lukes
  • kathmandu sylvia park
  • kathmandu tower junction
  • kathmandu trolley
  • kathmandu vest
  • kathmandu waitakere
  • kathmandu westgate

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Kathmandu compete?

Kathmandu is ranked in ten competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Cargo shorts brands2nd of 1016.6%Show ranking
Cargo pants brands2nd of 720.7%Show ranking
Outdoor clothing brands1st of 1231.5%Show ranking
outdoor equipment retailers2nd of 530.4%Show ranking
Waterproof jacket brands1st of 744.9%Show ranking
Backpack brands1st of 847.7%Shown above
Camping gear brands1st of 947.9%Show ranking
Tramping pack brands1st of 850.3%Show ranking
Camping chair brands1st of 851.5%Show ranking
Sleeping bag brands1st of 852.1%Show ranking
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