Macpac vs Volcom:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Macpac and Volcom were level in searches among snow pants brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 40 branded searches each, at 21.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about snow pants brands, Macpac appeared in three of the five answers and Volcom in none.
Who do people search for more?
Macpac and Volcom are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Macpac, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Volcom in 0
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Top snow pants 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. 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
See every answer about snow pants brands
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 Macpac or Volcom more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Macpac 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 Macpac, Volcom. 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% |
Macpac and Volcom sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “macpac ski pants”.
How has branded search for Macpac and Volcom changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Volcom took it in February 2026, Macpac took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Macpac’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.
- 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, Macpac overtook Burton to become the leader among snow pants brands in New Zealand, with 21.1% of the searches.
In October 2026, Volcom overtook Burton to rank 2nd among snow pants brands in New Zealand, with 21.1% of the searches.
How are Macpac’s and Volcom’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Macpac’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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