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Kathmandu vs Kiwi Camping:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Kathmandu had more branded searches than Kiwi Camping among camping gear brands in New Zealand. Kathmandu had about 57,600 branded searches, while Kiwi Camping had 3,010. Kathmandu made up 47.9% of all camping gear brand searches we track, and Kiwi Camping accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camping gear brands, Kathmandu appeared in all five answers and Kiwi Camping in three. Kathmandu and Kiwi Camping were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among camping gear brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Kathmandu, about 19 searches for every 1 for Kiwi Camping

Kathmandu 57.6K searchesKiwi Camping 3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Kathmandu, mentioned in every answer we collected

Kathmandu in 5 of 5Kiwi Camping in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Kathmandu first in 2Kiwi Camping first in 2

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Top camping gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kathmandu appeared in all five answers. Kiwi Camping was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kathmandu and Kiwi Camping were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Macpac1st
  2. Kathmandu2nd
  3. Kiwi Camping3rd
  4. Coleman4th
  5. OZtrail5th
  6. Zempire6th
  7. Sea to Summit6th
  8. Black Wolf–
  9. Companion–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Kathmandu5 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
  • Kiwi Camping3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Zempire2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Coleman2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sea to Summit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • OZtrail1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Black Wolf0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Companion0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about camping gear 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 20, 2026.

Is Kathmandu or Kiwi Camping more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Kathmandu and Kiwi Camping by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine camping gear brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Kathmandu and Kiwi Camping among camping gear brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Kathmandu, Kiwi Camping. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKathmanduMacpacZempireKiwi CampingOZtrailColemanSea to SummitBlack WolfCompanion
Oct 202541.6%43.3%6.8%3.8%2.2%1.3%0.64%0.34%0.01%
Nov 202545.9%39.4%6.1%3.9%2.3%1.6%0.54%0.28%<0.01%
Dec 202540.9%41.3%7.6%4.2%3%2.3%0.46%0.21%0.01%
Jan 202638.7%39.1%10.3%5.6%3.2%2.3%0.52%0.28%0.01%
Feb 202642.9%44.7%4.9%3.3%2%1.2%0.73%0.24%0.01%
Mar 202645.5%47%2.6%2.2%1.1%0.67%0.65%0.25%0.01%
Apr 202650.3%44%2.1%1.7%0.72%0.43%0.52%0.25%0.01%
May 202647.3%48.3%1.5%1.2%0.54%0.3%0.58%0.28%0.01%
Jun 202648.3%48.1%1.3%0.82%0.53%0.26%0.4%0.2%0.01%
Jul 202652.6%43.1%1.7%0.95%0.65%0.36%0.43%0.22%<0.01%
Aug 202650.2%43.2%2.6%1.4%1.2%0.52%0.52%0.33%0.01%
Sep 202647.9%41.9%4%2.5%1.7%0.94%0.6%0.39%<0.01%

How has the Kathmandu and Kiwi Camping comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Kiwi Camping gained share of searches among camping gear brands in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 2.5%.

  2. In September 2026, Kathmandu lost share of searches among camping gear brands in New Zealand, from 50.2% to 47.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

29 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kathmandu’s and Kiwi Camping’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.

Kathmandu

19 branded search terms

  • Kathmandu
  • kathmandu bayfair
  • kathmandu beach shelter
  • kathmandu beach trolley
  • kathmandu botany
  • kathmandu gloves
  • kathmandu lyall bay
  • kathmandu northland
  • kathmandu outlet
  • kathmandu retreat 280
  • kathmandu retreat 80
  • kathmandu socks
  • kathmandu st lukes
  • kathmandu sylvia park
  • kathmandu tower junction
  • kathmandu trolley
  • kathmandu vest
  • kathmandu waitakere
  • kathmandu westgate

Kiwi Camping

10 branded search terms

  • kiwi camping
  • kiwi camping chairs
  • kiwi camping gazebo
  • kiwi camping kingfisher
  • kiwi camping savanna
  • kiwi camping shelter
  • kiwi camping tent
  • kiwi camping trolley
  • kiwicamping
  • kiwicamping tent

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