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Huntech vs Kuiu:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Kuiu had more branded searches than Huntech among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand. Kuiu had about 910 branded searches, while Huntech had 590. Kuiu made up 3.1% 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, Huntech appeared in three of the five answers and Kuiu in two. Huntech was mentioned before Kuiu in three out of four answers that named either.

Among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Kuiu, about 54% more searches than Huntech

Kuiu 910 searchesHuntech 590 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Huntech, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kuiu in 2

Huntech in 3 of 5Kuiu in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Huntech, named ahead of Kuiu in 3 of 4 answers

Huntech first in 3Kuiu first in 1

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Top hunting clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Huntech was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Kuiu was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Huntech was listed before Kuiu in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Swazi1st
  2. Stoney Creek2nd
  3. Hunters Element3rd
  4. Ridgeline4th
  5. Huntech5th
  6. Bushbuck6th
  7. Kuiu7th
  8. Gamegear–
  9. First Lite–
  10. 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

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 Kuiu more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Huntech and Kuiu 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.

Huntech and Kuiu among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthStoney CreekHunters ElementBushbuckSwaziGamegearKuiuHuntechRidgelineFirst LiteSitka
Oct 202531.7%20%17.2%13.8%7.9%4.1%2.8%1.3%0.82%0.51%
Nov 202529.9%18.2%29.8%10.2%5.7%2.3%2.5%0.57%0.42%0.47%
Dec 202533.6%21.1%18.3%11.5%8.4%2.1%3%0.98%0.47%0.51%
Jan 202631.2%20.3%20.7%12%7.8%2.9%2.8%1.1%0.65%0.58%
Feb 202632.5%17%21.6%12%7.6%3%2.9%1.6%0.84%0.88%
Mar 202631%20.1%20.7%13.8%7.4%2%2.6%1.2%0.54%0.67%
Apr 202632.8%20.9%17.9%12.8%8.2%2.1%2.9%1.3%0.57%0.73%
May 202630.4%23.8%16.6%14%8.2%1.9%2.7%1.4%0.53%0.66%
Jun 202634.8%18.5%19%13.7%7.7%1.4%2.5%1.6%0.4%0.42%
Jul 202633.2%22%14.8%14.2%9%1.8%2.2%1.9%0.38%0.47%
Aug 202629.4%22.9%19.6%14%7.8%1.8%2.1%1.4%0.51%0.48%
Sep 202633.4%18.2%18.2%12.8%9.8%3.1%2%1.6%0.47%0.44%

How has the Huntech and Kuiu comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Huntech took it in November 2025, Kuiu took it in January 2026, Huntech took it in March 2026, Kuiu took it in 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, Kuiu’s share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 4.1% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 910.

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

2 changes

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

  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?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Huntech’s and Kuiu’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

Kuiu

5 branded search terms

  • kuiu
  • kuiu camo
  • kuiu hunting
  • kuiu hunting gear
  • kuiu hunting jacket

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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