Helinox vs Macpac:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Macpac had more branded searches than Helinox among camping chair brands in New Zealand. Macpac had about 50,400 branded searches, while Helinox had 110. Macpac made up 45.1% of all camping chair brand searches we track, and Helinox accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camping chair brands, Macpac appeared in three of the five answers and Helinox in two. Macpac was mentioned before Helinox in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Macpac, about 458 searches for every 1 for Helinox
Who does AI mention more?
Macpac, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Helinox in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Macpac, named ahead of Helinox in 2 of 3 answers
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Top camping chair 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. Helinox 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 Helinox in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kathmandu3 of 5Named in 1 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
Coleman3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Zempire2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OZtrail2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Helinox2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wanderer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spinifex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about camping chair brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camping chair brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camping chair brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camping chair brand in New Zealand for a family campsite?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“folding chair nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camp chair nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Helinox or Macpac more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Helinox and Macpac by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight camping chair brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Macpac, Helinox. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kathmandu | Macpac | Zempire | OZtrail | Helinox | Coleman | Wanderer | Spinifex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.1% | 48% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.07% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.9% | 43.7% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.08% | 0.16% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.4% | 46.9% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 0.09% | 0.13% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.9% | 46.3% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 0.09% | 0.14% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 47% | 49% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 0.66% | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.01% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.5% | 45.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 48.9% | 49.9% | 0.8% | 0.32% | 0.06% | 0.03% | <0.01% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.5% | 49.3% | 0.76% | 0.29% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.2% | 44.4% | 0.94% | 0.38% | 0.03% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.6% | 45.2% | 1.4% | 0.66% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.5% | 45.1% | 2.3% | 0.99% | 0.1% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0% |
How has the Helinox and Macpac comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Macpac was ahead of Helinox in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Helinox’s share of searches among camping chair brands in New Zealand moved from 0.07% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Macpac’s share of searches among camping chair brands in New Zealand moved from 48% to 45.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 59.8K to 50.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand camping chair brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Helinox’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.
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