Coleman vs Companion:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Coleman had more branded searches than Companion among camping stove brands in New Zealand. Coleman had about 70 branded searches, while Companion had 10. Coleman made up 3.3% of all camping stove brand searches we track, and Companion accounted for 0.48%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camping stove brands, Coleman appeared in all five answers and Companion in two. Coleman was mentioned before Companion in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Coleman, about 7 searches for every 1 for Companion
Who does AI mention more?
Coleman, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Coleman, named ahead of Companion in 4 of 5 answers
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Top camping stove brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Coleman appeared in all five answers. Companion was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Coleman was listed before Companion in four out of five answers.
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Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camping stove brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camping stove brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camping stove brand in New Zealand for hot meals outdoors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camp stove nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable stove nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Coleman or Companion more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Coleman and Companion by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four camping stove brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Coleman, Companion. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jetboil | MSR | Coleman | Companion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.9% | 4.6% | 6% | 0.46% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.1% | 4.3% | 9.3% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.3% | 3.3% | 7.8% | 0.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.2% | 5.7% | 7.8% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 91.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.48% |
| Mar 2026 | 90.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 92.4% | 5% | 2.3% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 92% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 0.57% |
| Jun 2026 | 92% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 91% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 0.56% |
| Sep 2026 | 91.4% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 0.48% |
How has the Coleman and Companion comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Coleman was ahead of Companion in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Coleman’s share of searches among camping stove brands in New Zealand moved from 6% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 130 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Companion’s share of searches among camping stove brands in New Zealand moved from 0.46% to 0.48%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand camping stove brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Coleman gained share of searches among camping stove brands in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 3.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Coleman’s and Companion’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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