# Insulated Cat Habitats The Kitty Tube is an Outdoor Cat House that Repels Water By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-cat-house References: [amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/Kitty-Tube-Insulated-Outdoor-awning/dp/B0049WPZX2?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Kitty Tube is an [outdoor cat house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawswing-neo) designed to keep felines safe from the elements, while giving owners peace of mind. The home is portable, insulated, and waterproof, featuring a design that embodies practicality -- especially for those concerned about the safety of curious and active cats. Ideal for those with a pet that loves to explore, this [versatile pet habitat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2) is crafted out of durable plastic and is aesthetically sleek. The product features an understated overall look that doesn't take away from one's backyard or landscape design style. While this cat house doesn't substitute a real home during harsh weather conditions, it is a great solution for [outdoor cat owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onlycat) looking to keep better tabs on a pet who is always on the move. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor Pet Homes:** Embrace the trend of creating safe and comfortable habitats for your pets outdoors. - **Insulated Pet Shelters:** Leverage the trend of designing insulated and weather-resistant shelters for pets to protect them from harsh weather conditions. - **Pet-friendly Design:** Invest in the trend of designing pet habitats that blend with the surrounding environment to not clash with the aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Products Industry:** The pet products industry has an opportunity to design and market more innovative and practical outdoor pet habitats for adventurous pets. - **Home Improvement Industry:** The home improvement industry can use this trend to create custom-made outdoor pet habitats and shelters that complement their customer's home designs. - **Garden and Landscape Industry:** The garden and landscape industry can seize this trend to create integrated outdoor pet habitats that blend in with the overall landscape design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Portable Pet Shelter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-habitat.md) - [Smart Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pawswing-neo.md) - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Vertical Feline Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md) - [Dynamic Cat Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-object-litter-box.md) - [Feline-Focused Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-1.md)