Category AI Visibility Report
Gaiters AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈2,106
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Gaiters across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,106 AI queries per month.
- Outdoor Research leads the AI shelf with 12.7% of brand mentions, followed by Buff (11.1%) and Kahtoola MICROspikes (7.9%). The top three hold 31.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “leather gaiters” (top keyword “leather gaiters”, ~590 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outdoor Research | 706 | 12.7% |
| 2 | Buff | 613 | 11.1% |
| 3 | Kahtoola MICROspikes | 436 | 7.9% |
| 4 | Smartwool | 414 | 7.5% |
| 5 | Kuiu | 299 | 5.4% |
| 6 | REI | 251 | 4.5% |
| 7 | Turtle Fur | 225 | 4.1% |
| 8 | Icebreaker | 221 | 4% |
| 9 | Black Diamond Equipment | 201 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Altra | 193 | 3.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| leather gaiters | ≈1,265 | leather gaiters | 590 |
| neck gaiters for hunting | ≈841 | sitka neck gaiter | 1,900 |
| fleece neck gaiters | — | fleece neck gaiters | 8,100 |
| neck gaiters for running | — | cool neck gaiters | 1,000 |
| neck gaiters | — | neck gaiter | 33,100 |
| running gaiters | — | gaiters running | 1,000 |
| hiking gaiters | — | gaiters for backpacking | 2,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 164 | 19.5% |
| rei.com | 150 | 17.8% |
| travelandleisure.com | 82 | 9.7% |
| cleverhiker.com | 59 | 7% |
| irunfar.com | 41 | 4.9% |
| outdoorgearlab.com | 40 | 4.7% |
| buff.com | 39 | 4.6% |
| kahtoola.com | 37 | 4.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for gaiters?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Outdoor Research (12.7%), Buff (11.1%), Kahtoola MICROspikes (7.9%), Smartwool (7.5%), Kuiu (5.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about gaiters?
GEOly estimates ~2,106 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “leather gaiters”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for gaiters?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, rei.com, travelandleisure.com, cleverhiker.com, irunfar.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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