Category AI Visibility Report
Vests 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
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Est. AI queries / month
18
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 18 buyer topics in Vests across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 0 AI queries per month.
- Patagonia leads the AI shelf with 8.1% of brand mentions, followed by Hyperwear HyperVest (6.9%) and CAP (5.3%). The top three hold 20.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Puffer vests” (top keyword “vests puffer”, ~33,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.6% 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 | Patagonia | 469 | 8.1% |
| 2 | Hyperwear HyperVest | 399 | 6.9% |
| 3 | CAP | 307 | 5.3% |
| 4 | The North Face | 180 | 3.1% |
| 5 | Omorpho G-Vest | 176 | 3.1% |
| 6 | ZELUS | 171 | 3% |
| 7 | Quince | 163 | 2.8% |
| 8 | L.L.Bean | 150 | 2.6% |
| 9 | ORORO | 131 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Milwaukee | 124 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puffer vests | — | vests puffer | 33,100 |
| Suit vests | — | vests suits | 18,100 |
| Weighted vests for men | — | weighted vests for men | 14,800 |
| Weighted vests | — | weighted vests with weights | 165,000 |
| Heated vests | — | heat vests | 49,500 |
| Bulletproof vests | — | body armor vests bulletproof | 60,500 |
| Fleece vests | — | fleece vest | 12,100 |
| High-visibility vests | — | vests safety | 22,200 |
| Weighted vests for running | — | running with weighted vests | 14,800 |
| Weighted vests for walking | — | weighted vests for walking | 60,500 |
| Dog vests | — | dog thunder vests | 27,100 |
| Denim vests | — | denim vest | 22,200 |
| Women's vests | — | vests womens | 33,100 |
| Men's vests | — | menswear vests | 33,100 |
| Patagonia vests | — | vests patagonia | 33,100 |
| Tactical vests | — | tactical vests | 18,100 |
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 | 151 | 19.6% |
| patagonia.com | 78 | 10.1% |
| ojp.gov | 70 | 9.1% |
| verywellfit.com | 55 | 7.1% |
| outdoorgearlab.com | 32 | 4.2% |
| womenshealthmag.com | 31 | 4% |
| kitauthority.com | 30 | 3.9% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 25 | 3.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for vests?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Patagonia (8.1%), Hyperwear HyperVest (6.9%), CAP (5.3%), The North Face (3.1%), Omorpho G-Vest (3.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about vests?
GEOly estimates ~0 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “Puffer vests”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for vests?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, patagonia.com, ojp.gov, verywellfit.com, outdoorgearlab.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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