Coleman vs MSR:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MSR had more branded searches than Coleman among camping stove brands in New Zealand. MSR had about 100 branded searches, while Coleman had 70. MSR made up 4.8% of all camping stove brand searches we track, and Coleman accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camping stove brands, both Coleman and MSR appeared in all five answers. MSR was mentioned before Coleman in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
MSR, about 43% more searches than Coleman
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
MSR, named ahead of Coleman 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, both Coleman and MSR showed up in all five answers. MSR was listed before Coleman in four of them.
Most recommended by AI
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Mentioned by AI
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 MSR more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Coleman and MSR 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 MSR, Coleman. 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 MSR comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: MSR took it in March 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, MSR’s share of searches among camping stove brands in New Zealand moved from 4.6% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 100.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand camping stove brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Coleman gained share of searches among camping stove brands in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 3.3%.
In September 2026, MSR lost share of searches among camping stove brands in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 4.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Coleman’s and MSR’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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