Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 503 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cold-weather expedition stoves and technical backcountry snowshoes | cold-weather expedition stoves and technical backcountry snowshoes | 41% |
| 2 | value-focused daypacks, convertible pants, and trekking poles | value-focused daypacks, convertible pants, and trekking poles | 28% |
| 3 | budget-friendly waterproof hiking boots and convertible pants | budget-friendly waterproof hiking boots and convertible pants | 27% |
| 4 | durable snowshoes designed for natural stride and traction | durable snowshoes designed for natural stride and traction | 21% |
| 5 | durable aluminum trekking poles with reliable locking levers | durable aluminum trekking poles with reliable locking levers | 17% |
| 6 | aluminum trekking poles for rental fleets and hikers | aluminum trekking poles for rental fleets and hikers | 14% |
| 7 | backcountry snowshoes suited for guides needing steep traction | backcountry snowshoes suited for guides needing steep traction | 13% |
| 8 | convertible hiking pants suited for variable mountain conditions | convertible hiking pants suited for variable mountain conditions | 12% |
| 9 | durable convertible hiking pants for outdoor trails | durable convertible hiking pants for outdoor trails | 11% |
| 10 | backcountry snowshoes featuring firm grip for guides | backcountry snowshoes featuring firm grip for guides | 10% |
| 11 | 8% | ||
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Tubbs Snowshoesrising has become one of the three most named brands for general snowshoes and backcountry guides. Optimusrising is now among the three most named options for cold-weather stoves, while Colemanfalling is named occasionally.
Since Jul 5
Widest split: REI Co-op, 36% on ChatGPT Search and 20% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSR | 42% | 40% | |
| REI Co-op | 36% | 20% | |
| Columbia Sportswear | 29% | 25% | |
| Tubbs Snowshoes | 25% | 18% | |
| Leki | 20% | 14% | |
| Black Diamond Equipment | 16% | 12% | |
| Atlas Snowshoe | 15% | 10% | |
| Outdoor Research | 17% | 6% | |
| KÜHL | 15% | 7% | |
| TSL Outdoor | 7% | 12% |
19% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. outdoorgearlab.com, cleverhiker.com, reddit.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
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