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How popular isMacpac?

In September 2026, people searched for Macpac by name about 54,300 times in New Zealand, a 15% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 45.1% of all New Zealand camping chair brand searches, placing Macpac second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camping chair brands, Macpac appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Macpac is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. KathmanduShare of searches 51.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. MacpacShare of searches 45.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. ZempireShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. OZtrailShare of searches 0.99%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  5. HelinoxShare of searches 0.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top camping chair brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Macpac1st
  2. Zempire2nd
  3. Helinox3rd
  4. Kathmandu4th
  5. Coleman5th
  6. OZtrail6th
  7. Wanderer–
  8. Spinifex–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Kathmandu3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Macpac3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Coleman3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zempire2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • OZtrail2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Helinox2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wanderer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Spinifex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 camping chair brands compete with Macpac?

Macpac against camping chair brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKathmanduMacpacZempireOZtrailHelinoxColemanWandererSpinifex
Oct 202546.1%48%4.5%1.3%0.07%0.1%0.02%0%
Nov 202550.9%43.7%3.9%1.3%0.08%0.16%0.02%<0.01%
Dec 202546.4%46.9%4.8%1.6%0.09%0.13%0.02%<0.01%
Jan 202645.9%46.3%5.7%1.9%0.09%0.14%0.01%<0.01%
Feb 202647%49%2.8%1.1%0.09%0.07%0.02%0%
Mar 202648%49.6%1.6%0.66%0.06%0.06%0.01%0%
Apr 202652.5%45.9%1.1%0.4%0.06%0.04%0.01%<0.01%
May 202648.9%49.9%0.8%0.32%0.06%0.03%<0.01%0%
Jun 202649.5%49.3%0.76%0.29%0.05%0.03%0.01%<0.01%
Jul 202654.2%44.4%0.94%0.38%0.03%0.05%<0.01%<0.01%
Aug 202652.6%45.2%1.4%0.66%0.05%0.03%0.02%<0.01%
Sep 202651.5%45.1%2.3%0.99%0.1%0.06%0.02%0%

  1. 1.Kathmandu

    51.5%

    Held 1st. 57.6K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  2. 2.Macpac

    45.1%

    Held 2nd. 50.4K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  3. 3.Zempire

    2.3%

    Held 3rd. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +42.8% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  4. 4.OZtrail

    0.99%

    Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +26.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  5. 5.Helinox

    0.1%

    Held 5th. 110 estimated branded searches, +57.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Coleman

    0.06%

    Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, +75% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Wanderer

    0.02%

    Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Spinifex

    0%

    Held 8th. 0 estimated branded searches, -100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Macpac and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Macpac

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

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Macpac in New Zealand fell from 64K to 54.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Macpac’s share of searches among camping chair brands in New Zealand decreased from 48% to 45.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Macpac’s share of searches among camping chair brands in New Zealand peaked at 49.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 43.7% in November 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Macpac fell from 1st to 2nd among camping chair brands in New Zealand.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Zempire gained share of searches among camping chair brands in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 2.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among camping chair brands in New Zealand, from 52.6% to 51.5%.

  3. OZtrail’s share of searches among camping chair brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.29% to 0.99% in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Helinox in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 110 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Coleman in New Zealand fell 46.2% over 12 measured months, from 130 to 70 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Macpac in New Zealand fell 15.7% over 12 measured months, from 59.8K to 50.4K in September 2026.

How are Macpac’s branded searches counted?

22 search terms

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

  • Macpac
  • macpac bags
  • macpac camping gear
  • macpac colombo st
  • macpac fleece
  • macpac jacket
  • macpac merino
  • macpac outdoor clothing
  • macpac outdoor gear
  • macpac outlet
  • macpac packs
  • macpac queen st
  • macpac queensgate
  • macpac rain jacket
  • macpac sale
  • macpac sleeping bags
  • macpac st lukes
  • macpac te rapa
  • macpac tents
  • macpac tower junction
  • macpac vest
  • macpac westgate

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Macpac compete?

Macpac is ranked in 11 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Outdoor clothing brands2nd of 1226.9%Show ranking
outdoor equipment retailers3rd of 527.2%Show ranking
Waterproof jacket brands2nd of 731.6%Show ranking
Backpack brands2nd of 841.7%Show ranking
Camping gear brands2nd of 941.9%Show ranking
Tramping pack brands2nd of 844.9%Show ranking
Camping chair brands2nd of 845.1%Shown above
Sleeping bag brands2nd of 846.3%Show ranking
Snow pants brands1st of 849.9%Show ranking
Base layer brands1st of 882.4%Show ranking
Merino clothing brands7th of 81.1%Show ranking
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