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Herschel vs The North Face:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, The North Face had more branded searches than Herschel among backpack brands in New Zealand. The North Face had about 5,660 branded searches, while Herschel had 780. The North Face made up 4.7% of all backpack brand searches we track, and Herschel accounted for 0.65%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about backpack brands, The North Face appeared in one of the five answers and Herschel in none.

Among backpack brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

The North Face, about 7 searches for every 1 for Herschel

The North Face 5.7K searchesHerschel 780 searches

Who does AI mention more?

The North Face, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Herschel in 0

The North Face in 1 of 5Herschel in 0 of 5

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Top backpack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The North Face was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Herschel 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.

  1. Osprey1st
  2. Macpac2nd
  3. Kathmandu3rd
  4. Deuter4th
  5. Bellroy5th
  6. The North Face6th
  7. Herschel–
  8. NOMATIC–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Kathmandu4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Macpac4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Osprey4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Deuter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bellroy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • The North Face1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Herschel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NOMATIC0 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 20, 2026.

Is Herschel or The North Face more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Herschel and The North Face by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight backpack brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Herschel and The North Face among backpack brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for The North Face, Herschel. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKathmanduMacpacThe North FaceBellroyOspreyHerschelDeuterNOMATIC
Oct 202544.5%46.3%3.5%3.2%1.4%0.71%0.34%0.05%
Nov 202549.1%42.2%3%3.4%1.2%0.73%0.32%0.02%
Dec 202546.4%46.9%2.8%2.1%0.99%0.58%0.23%0.03%
Jan 202645%45.5%4.1%2.5%1.6%0.93%0.34%0.04%
Feb 202644.6%46.5%3.6%2.6%1.6%0.7%0.36%0.05%
Mar 202644.9%46.4%3.6%2.7%1.5%0.58%0.36%0.03%
Apr 202648.9%42.8%3.9%2.4%1.3%0.39%0.28%0.04%
May 202644.9%45.8%4.6%2.7%1.3%0.39%0.3%0.04%
Jun 202645.6%45.4%5.1%2.3%0.91%0.4%0.17%0.03%
Jul 202649.8%40.8%5.2%2.3%1.2%0.5%0.18%0.02%
Aug 202647.7%41.1%5.8%3.1%1.4%0.55%0.28%0.03%
Sep 202647.7%41.7%4.7%3.4%1.5%0.65%0.33%0.03%

How has the Herschel and The North Face comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, The North Face lost share of searches among backpack brands in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 4.7%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Herschel in New Zealand fell 14.3% over 12 measured months, from 910 to 780 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

16 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Herschel’s and The North Face’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.

Herschel

7 branded search terms

  • herschel america backpack
  • herschel backpack
  • herschel bag
  • herschel duffle backpack
  • herschel heritage backpack
  • herschel pack
  • herschel travel backpack

The North Face

9 branded search terms

  • borealis the north face
  • the north face
  • the north face daypack
  • the north face fleece
  • the north face puffer
  • the north face raincoat
  • the north face sale
  • the north face vest
  • thenorthface

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