Columbia vs Kathmandu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kathmandu had more branded searches than Columbia among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand. Kathmandu had about 57,600 branded searches, while Columbia had 420. Kathmandu made up 44.9% of all waterproof jacket brand searches we track, and Columbia accounted for 0.33%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waterproof jacket brands, Kathmandu appeared in all five answers and Columbia in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kathmandu, about 137 searches for every 1 for Columbia
Who does AI mention more?
Kathmandu, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Kathmandu, the only one of the two named
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Top waterproof jacket brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kathmandu appeared in all five answers. Columbia 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.
- Kathmandu1st
Macpac2nd
Patagonia3rd
The North Face4th
Cactus Outdoor5th
Columbia–
Rab–
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
- Macpac5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Patagonia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- The North Face2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cactus Outdoor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Columbia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rab0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about waterproof jacket brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waterproof jacket brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best waterproof jacket brand in New Zealand for rainy weather?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rain jacket nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lightweight rain jacket”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Columbia or Kathmandu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Columbia and Kathmandu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven waterproof jacket brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kathmandu, Columbia. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kathmandu | Macpac | Patagonia | The North Face | Cactus Outdoor | Columbia | Rab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.9% | 36.1% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.36% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.7% | 34% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.5% | 37.6% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.3% | 34.5% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.36% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 34.9% | 16.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.9% | 36.1% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.32% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.2% | 32.2% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 0.34% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 42.4% | 35.5% | 13.5% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.39% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 43% | 36.8% | 11.6% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 0.37% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.6% | 32.2% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.32% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.1% | 30.5% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 0.38% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.9% | 31.6% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 0.33% | 0.07% |
How has the Columbia and Kathmandu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kathmandu was ahead of Columbia in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Columbia’s share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand moved from 0.36% to 0.33%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 490 to 420.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kathmandu’s share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand moved from 41.9% to 44.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 57.4K to 57.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand waterproof jacket brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kathmandu gained share of searches among waterproof jacket brands in New Zealand, from 43.1% to 44.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Columbia in New Zealand fell 14.3% over 12 measured months, from 490 to 420 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
22 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Columbia’s and Kathmandu’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.
Columbia
3 branded search terms
- columbia clothing
- columbia sportswear
- columbia sportswear fleece
Kathmandu
19 branded search terms
- Kathmandu
- kathmandu bayfair
- kathmandu beach shelter
- kathmandu beach trolley
- kathmandu botany
- kathmandu gloves
- kathmandu lyall bay
- kathmandu northland
- kathmandu outlet
- kathmandu retreat 280
- kathmandu retreat 80
- kathmandu socks
- kathmandu st lukes
- kathmandu sylvia park
- kathmandu tower junction
- kathmandu trolley
- kathmandu vest
- kathmandu waitakere
- kathmandu westgate
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