Bushbuck vs Swazi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bushbuck had more branded searches than Swazi among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand. Bushbuck had about 5,400 branded searches, while Swazi had 3,810. Bushbuck made up 18.2% of all hunting clothing brand searches we track, and Swazi accounted for 12.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hunting clothing brands, Swazi appeared in all five answers and Bushbuck in two. Swazi was mentioned before Bushbuck in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Bushbuck, about 42% more searches than Swazi
Who does AI mention more?
Swazi, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Swazi, named ahead of Bushbuck in every answer
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Top hunting clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Swazi appeared in all five answers. Bushbuck was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Swazi was listed before Bushbuck in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Swazi1st
Stoney Creek2nd
Hunters Element3rd
Ridgeline4th
Huntech5th
Bushbuck6th
Kuiu7th
Gamegear–
First Lite–
Sitka–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Stoney Creek5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Swazi5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hunters Element4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Huntech3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ridgeline3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bushbuck2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kuiu2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gamegear0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
First Lite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sitka0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hunting clothing brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hunting clothing brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hunting clothing brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hunting clothing brand in New Zealand for cold wet bush?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hunting clothing brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hunting jacket 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 21, 2026.
Is Bushbuck or Swazi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bushbuck and Swazi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten hunting clothing brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bushbuck, Swazi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stoney Creek | Hunters Element | Bushbuck | Swazi | Gamegear | Kuiu | Huntech | Ridgeline | First Lite | Sitka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.7% | 20% | 17.2% | 13.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.82% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.9% | 18.2% | 29.8% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.57% | 0.42% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.6% | 21.1% | 18.3% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 3% | 0.98% | 0.47% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.2% | 20.3% | 20.7% | 12% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.65% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.5% | 17% | 21.6% | 12% | 7.6% | 3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.84% | 0.88% |
| Mar 2026 | 31% | 20.1% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.54% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.8% | 20.9% | 17.9% | 12.8% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.73% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 23.8% | 16.6% | 14% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.53% | 0.66% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.8% | 18.5% | 19% | 13.7% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 22% | 14.8% | 14.2% | 9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.38% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.4% | 22.9% | 19.6% | 14% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.4% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.47% | 0.44% |
How has the Bushbuck and Swazi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bushbuck was ahead of Swazi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bushbuck’s share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 17.2% to 18.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Swazi’s share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 13.8% to 12.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.5K to 3.8K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hunting clothing brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Bushbuck lost share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, from 19.6% to 18.2%.

In September 2026, Swazi lost share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, from 14% to 12.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bushbuck’s and Swazi’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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