Category AI Visibility Report
Camping Lanterns 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
≈1,116
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Camping Lanterns across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,116 AI queries per month.
- Coleman leads the AI shelf with 17.3% of brand mentions, followed by Goal Zero (14.4%) and BioLite (9.5%). The top three hold 41.2% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Gas camping lanterns” (top keyword “camping gas lanterns”, ~390 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.3% 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 | Coleman | 1,073 | 17.3% |
| 2 | Goal Zero | 895 | 14.4% |
| 3 | BioLite | 589 | 9.5% |
| 4 | Black Diamond Equipment | 334 | 5.4% |
| 5 | Fenix | 248 | 4% |
| 6 | LuminAID | 240 | 3.9% |
| 7 | L.L.Bean | 199 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Ozark Trail | 186 | 3% |
| 9 | Lepro | 170 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Coast | 154 | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas camping lanterns | ≈280 | camping gas lanterns | 390 |
| Outdoor camping lanterns | ≈279 | outdoor lanterns camping | 90 |
| Propane camping lanterns | ≈279 | camping lanterns propane | 320 |
| Camping lanterns with stand | ≈278 | rechargeable camping light with stand | 50 |
| Battery powered camping lanterns | — | battery operated lanterns | 5,400 |
| Portable compact camping lanterns | — | portable camping lanterns | 260 |
| Gas and fuel camping lanterns | — | oil lantern | 5,400 |
| Battery operated camping lanterns | — | battery operated lanterns | 5,400 |
| Rechargeable camping lanterns | — | rechargeable lanterns for camping | 1,900 |
| Vintage and decorative camping lanterns | — | candle lantern | 6,600 |
| Large outdoor camping lanterns | — | large lanterns | 6,600 |
| Small portable camping lanterns | — | portable camping lanterns | 260 |
| Solar camping lanterns | — | solar lanterns | 14,800 |
| Solar powered camping lanterns | — | solar lanterns | 14,800 |
| LED camping lanterns | — | lantern | 135,000 |
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 | 200 | 19.3% |
| outdoorgearlab.com | 199 | 19.2% |
| rei.com | 183 | 17.6% |
| travelandleisure.com | 127 | 12.2% |
| coleman.com | 71 | 6.8% |
| gearjunkie.com | 54 | 5.2% |
| outdoorlife.com | 26 | 2.5% |
| sfgate.com | 25 | 2.4% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for camping lanterns?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Coleman (17.3%), Goal Zero (14.4%), BioLite (9.5%), Black Diamond Equipment (5.4%), Fenix (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about camping lanterns?
GEOly estimates ~1,116 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Gas camping lanterns”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for camping lanterns?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, outdoorgearlab.com, rei.com, travelandleisure.com, coleman.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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