Huntech vs Hunters Element:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hunters Element had more branded searches than Huntech among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand. Hunters Element had about 5,420 branded searches, while Huntech had 590. Hunters Element made up 18.2% of all hunting clothing brand searches we track, and Huntech accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hunting clothing brands, Hunters Element appeared in four of the five answers and Huntech in three. Hunters Element was mentioned before Huntech in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hunters Element, about 9 searches for every 1 for Huntech
Who does AI mention more?
Hunters Element, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Huntech in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Hunters Element, named ahead of Huntech in 4 of 4 answers
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Top hunting clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hunters Element was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Huntech was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Hunters Element was listed before Huntech in every answer that named either.
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 Huntech or Hunters Element more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Huntech and Hunters Element 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 Hunters Element, Huntech. 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 Huntech and Hunters Element comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hunters Element was ahead of Huntech in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Huntech’s share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 2.8% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hunters Element’s share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 20% to 18.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.1K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hunting clothing brands in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Kuiu overtook Huntech to rank 6th among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, with 3.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Hunters Element lost share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, from 22.9% to 18.2%.

Huntech’s share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.5% to 2% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Huntech’s and Hunters Element’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.
Huntech
1 branded search term
- huntech
Hunters Element
11 branded search terms
- hunters element
- hunters element boot
- hunters element camo
- hunters element clothing
- hunters element gloves
- hunters element hoodie
- hunters element jackets
- hunters element outlet
- hunters element sale
- hunters element stores
- hunterselement
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