Arc'teryx vs Macpac:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Macpac had more branded searches than Arc'teryx among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand. Macpac had about 52,300 branded searches, while Arc'teryx had 17,800. Macpac made up 26.9% of all outdoor clothing brand searches we track, and Arc'teryx accounted for 9.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about outdoor clothing brands, Macpac appeared in four of the five answers and Arc'teryx in one. Macpac was mentioned before Arc'teryx in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Macpac, about 3 searches for every 1 for Arc'teryx
Who does AI mention more?
Macpac, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Arc'teryx in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Macpac, named ahead of Arc'teryx in 4 of 4 answers
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Top outdoor clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Macpac was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Arc'teryx was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Macpac was listed before Arc'teryx in every answer that named either.
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
Icebreaker6th
Earth Sea Sky7th
Mons Royale8th
Swanndri9th- +1 more
Arc'teryx11th- +1 more
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
- Macpac4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Patagonia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cactus Outdoor4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- The North Face3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Mons Royale2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rab2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Icebreaker2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Arc'teryx1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Swanndri1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about outdoor clothing brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which outdoor clothing brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best outdoor clothing brand in New Zealand for wet weather?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rain jacket nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hiking clothes nz”
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.
Is Arc'teryx or Macpac more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arc'teryx and Macpac by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 outdoor clothing brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Macpac, Arc'teryx. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kathmandu | Macpac | Patagonia | Arc'teryx | Swanndri | Mons Royale | The North Face | Cactus Outdoor | Earth Sea Sky | Columbia | Rab | Icebreaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.6% | 32.7% | 10.4% | 6.4% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.44% | 0.34% | 0.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 36% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.85% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.31% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.9% | 35.2% | 8.7% | 5.5% | 7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.82% | 0.39% | 0.24% | 0.25% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.6% | 32.9% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.4% | 32.6% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.44% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.5% | 32.2% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.43% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.9% | 28.6% | 10.4% | 5.8% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.52% | 0.37% |
| May 2026 | 30.7% | 29.9% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.51% | 0.42% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.2% | 30% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.89% | 0.4% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.4% | 26.5% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 4% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.46% | 0.42% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.4% | 25.3% | 11.4% | 9% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0.97% | 0.56% | 0.45% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.5% | 26.9% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.44% | 0.43% | 0.39% |
How has the Arc'teryx and Macpac comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Macpac was ahead of Arc'teryx in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arc'teryx’s share of searches among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 6.4% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12K to 17.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Macpac’s share of searches among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 32.7% to 26.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 61.8K to 52.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand outdoor clothing brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Macpac gained share of searches among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand, from 25.3% to 26.9%.
Arc'teryx’s share of searches among outdoor clothing brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.5% to 9.1% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
31 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arc'teryx’s and Macpac’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.
Arc'teryx
15 branded search terms
- arc teryx jacket
- arcteryx
- arcteryx alpha sv
- arcteryx ar beta
- arcteryx atom hoody
- arcteryx beanie
- arcteryx beta
- arcteryx beta jacket
- arcteryx beta sl
- arcteryx ca
- arcteryx jacket
- arcteryx outlet
- arcteryx rain jacket
- arcteryx sale
- arcteryx ski gear
Macpac
16 branded search terms
- Macpac
- macpac bags
- macpac colombo st
- macpac fleece
- macpac jacket
- macpac outlet
- macpac queen st
- macpac queensgate
- macpac rain jacket
- macpac sale
- macpac st lukes
- macpac te rapa
- macpac tents
- macpac tower junction
- macpac vest
- macpac westgate
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