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Gregory vs Macpac:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Macpac had more branded searches than Gregory among tramping pack brands in New Zealand. Macpac had about 51,400 branded searches, while Gregory had 140. Macpac made up 44.9% of all tramping pack brand searches we track, and Gregory accounted for 0.12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tramping pack brands, Macpac appeared in four of the five answers and Gregory in two. Macpac was mentioned before Gregory in every answer that named either.

Among tramping pack brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Macpac, about 367 searches for every 1 for Gregory

Macpac 51.4K searchesGregory 140 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Macpac, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Gregory in 2

Macpac in 4 of 5Gregory in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Macpac, named ahead of Gregory in 4 of 4 answers

Macpac first in 4Gregory never first

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Top tramping pack 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. Gregory was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Macpac was listed before Gregory in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Osprey1st
  2. Deuter2nd
  3. Macpac3rd
  4. Rab4th
  5. Gregory5th
  6. Kathmandu–
  7. Cactus Outdoor–
  8. Aarn–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Osprey5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Deuter5 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
  • Rab3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gregory2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kathmandu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Cactus Outdoor0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aarn0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 Gregory or Macpac more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Gregory and Macpac by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight tramping pack brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Gregory and Macpac among tramping pack brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Macpac, Gregory. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKathmanduMacpacCactus OutdoorAarnOspreyDeuterRabGregory
Oct 202546%48.7%4.3%0.43%0.14%0.17%0.09%0.1%
Nov 202551.5%45%2.7%0.32%0.16%0.16%0.07%0.06%
Dec 202547.9%49.1%2.4%0.27%0.14%0.11%0.06%0.07%
Jan 202647.1%48.5%3.4%0.48%0.16%0.13%0.08%0.11%
Feb 202646.3%49.2%3.5%0.46%0.2%0.17%0.09%0.12%
Mar 202646.2%48.6%4.3%0.39%0.17%0.17%0.11%0.1%
Apr 202650.5%44.8%3.9%0.35%0.15%0.12%0.1%0.06%
May 202646.6%48.2%4.3%0.52%0.17%0.14%0.08%0.07%
Jun 202647.6%48.1%3.6%0.31%0.12%0.08%0.07%0.05%
Jul 202652.1%43.3%3.9%0.34%0.19%0.08%0.08%0.04%
Aug 202650.8%44.4%3.9%0.28%0.23%0.12%0.12%0.09%
Sep 202650.3%44.9%3.8%0.36%0.23%0.18%0.13%0.12%

How has the Gregory and Macpac comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Macpac was ahead of Gregory in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gregory’s share of searches among tramping pack brands in New Zealand moved from 0.1% to 0.12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 140.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Macpac’s share of searches among tramping pack brands in New Zealand moved from 48.7% to 44.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.8K to 51.4K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand tramping pack brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Gregory in New Zealand rose 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 120 to 140 in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Macpac in New Zealand fell 15.4% over 12 measured months, from 60.8K to 51.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

17 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gregory’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.

Gregory

2 branded search terms

  • gregory backpack
  • gregory packs

Macpac

15 branded search terms

  • Macpac
  • macpac bags
  • macpac colombo st
  • macpac fleece
  • macpac outlet
  • macpac packs
  • macpac queen st
  • macpac queensgate
  • macpac sale
  • macpac st lukes
  • macpac te rapa
  • macpac tents
  • macpac tower junction
  • macpac vest
  • macpac westgate

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