Arc'teryx vs Volcom:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Volcom had more branded searches than Arc'teryx among snow pants brands in New Zealand. Volcom had about 40 branded searches, while Arc'teryx had 20. Volcom made up 21.1% of all snow pants brand searches we track, and Arc'teryx accounted for 10.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about snow pants brands, Arc'teryx appeared in two of the five answers and Volcom in none.
Who do people search for more?
Volcom, about 2 searches for every 1 for Arc'teryx
Who does AI mention more?
Arc'teryx, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Volcom in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Arc'teryx, the only one of the two named
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Top snow pants brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Arc'teryx was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Volcom did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Patagonia1st
Burton2nd
The North Face3rd
Helly Hansen4th- Arc'teryx5th
Macpac6th- Volcom–
Roxy–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Patagonia5 of 5Named in 3 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
- Burton3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Helly Hansen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- The North Face3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Arc'teryx2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Roxy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Volcom0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which snow pants brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best snow pants brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best snow pants brand in New Zealand for cold wet conditions?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ski pants nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof ski pants”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Arc'teryx or Volcom more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arc'teryx and Volcom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight snow pants brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Volcom, Arc'teryx. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Macpac | Volcom | Burton | Arc'teryx | Patagonia | Roxy | Helly Hansen | The North Face |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 18.8% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 6.3% | 12.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 20% | 13.3% | 26.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.2% | 13.6% | 27.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 10.5% | 21.1% | 31.6% | 5.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 9.5% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 33.3% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 9.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 8.3% | 8.3% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 19.4% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 30.6% |
| May 2026 | 14.7% | 14.7% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 26.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 24% | 16% | 24% | 6% | 4% | 18% | 4% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 10.1% | 24.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 20.2% | 4% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.4% | 12.6% | 24.1% | 5.7% | 8% | 10.3% | 8% | 4.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 16.3% | 16.3% | 20.9% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% | 7% | 7% |
| Oct 2026 | 21.1% | 21.1% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
Volcom and Arc'teryx sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “volcom ski pants”.
How has branded search for Arc'teryx and Volcom changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Volcom was ahead of Arc'teryx in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Arc'teryx’s share of searches among snow pants brands in New Zealand moved from 12.5% to 10.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Volcom’s share of searches among snow pants brands in New Zealand moved from 18.8% to 21.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand snow pants brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Volcom overtook Burton to rank 2nd among snow pants brands in New Zealand, with 21.1% of the searches.
In October 2026, Arc'teryx lost share of searches among snow pants brands in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 10.5%.
How are Arc'teryx’s and Volcom’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arc'teryx’s and Volcom’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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