--- product_id: 1201385 title: "Cat Tent, Large Portable Playhouse for Outdoors and Indoors" brand: "outback jack" price: "R5375" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Outback Jack" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1201385-cat-tent-large-portable-playhouse-for-outdoors-and-indoors store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 360° sun exposure Lightweight & portable Predator-proof mesh Cat Tent, Large Portable Playhouse for Outdoors and Indoors **Brand:** outback jack **Price:** R5375 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐾 Elevate your cat’s playtime—where safety meets sunshine and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cat Tent, Large Portable Playhouse for Outdoors and Indoors by outback jack - **How much does it cost?** R5375 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1201385-cat-tent-large-portable-playhouse-for-outdoors-and-indoors) ## Best For - outback jack enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted outback jack brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sun-Kissed Safety:** Let your cat soak up the sun with 360-degree breathable mesh protection from predators and bugs. - • **Bonus Tunnel Included:** Expand your pet’s playground with an attachable tunnel featuring zippered doors for endless exploration. - • **Spacious Adventure Zone:** Over 30 sq ft of play space perfect for cats and small pets to run, pounce, and explore freely. - • **Effortless Setup & Travel:** Pop-up design folds into a compact carry bag—ideal for spontaneous outdoor escapades or vet visits. - • **Indoor-Outdoor Versatility:** Seamlessly transition from deck to living room with a tent designed for both environments. ## Overview The Outback Jack Cat Tent is a large, portable playhouse designed for indoor and outdoor use, offering over 30 square feet of breathable mesh space that provides 360-degree views while protecting cats and small pets from predators and bugs. Lightweight and easy to set up, it folds into a compact carry bag for travel convenience. The set includes a cat tent and an attachable tunnel with zippered doors, creating a versatile, safe, and spacious environment for pets to play, rest, and explore. ## Description Every cat deserves a day in the sun and our Kitty Compound Happy Habitat and Fun Run offer the perfect solution They provide a safe environment for your indoor cat to enjoy time outside with over 30 square feet of activity space a 360-degree view and an attachable tunnel that offers new ways for your pet to explore They can be used together or separately and are perfect for everyday use on your deck lawn balcony and more! Cats have a strong desire to go outside and often the risks are too high for them to roam free Our secure cat enclosures give your cat access to outdoor sights sound and smells in a safe place They are the perfect size for your cat to play pounce or curl up for a nap Our unique design makes it easy to connect the Fun Run and Happy Habitat to create the Kitty Compound Set up is easy and no tools are required For travel and storage they fold tightly into convenient carry bags which are included Review: Indoor Tent for Senior Cat - We were researching a way to provide a safe and comfortable private space for our 18 year old Senior Female cat named "Novia", without putting up barriers and making our place look like an institution. Our dwelling also houses a one year old white male cat named "Neon" and a one year old Female Jindo Dog named "Winter". They are friendly with Novia but are high energy, running around the house at 100MPH, occasionally teaming up to throw Novia around. We looked into certain kinds of indoor fences and pet gates but it just did not fit into the look of our place. Besides, we were interested in something that was covered from the top, is easy to assemble and put away, is cost friendly and can be used indoors. I immediately developed a liking to the "ABO GEAR HAPPY HABITAT" due to the price factor, ($35 at the time of my purchase) and the fact that so many people had given it good reviews. The size was just perfect as we did not want an indoor gazebo. Novia mostly sleeps all day and wakes up only for food so it became necessary to provide her a home within a home so she could feel safe when we are at work. Initial reactions after receiving the tent were mostly good and unboxing to opening to setup took less than 2 minutes. Clear Instructions with pictures are included but may not be required. All that needs to be done is to pull the two black cords on top which will snap all the joints in place. That's it! Tent Setup. We did realize that the tent was rather light and the coverings felt like mosquito net but it was good in a way providing plenty of ventilation. Upon Setup, we introduced Novia to her new space and discovered key factors of improvement in relation to our living situation. As our other cat Neon likes to get "Creative" like a mad scientist and explore loop-holes in everything, he did make every attempt to gain entry from all sides including the top of the tent to give his Grandma a hard time. We noticed that the tent was being squished in and pushed around everywhere because it was very light so we decided to reinforce it and add some traction. We covered the interior flooring with heavy bed sheets and several soft towels Novia loves to sleep on and moved the litter box and large pillows to the corners for weight distribution. after we filled up the litter box with sand and moved her food and water bowl inside as well, the tent felt very sturdy and did not move around at all but we faced another problem. Neon, after several unsuccessful attempts to gain access began to use his sharp claws between the netting to tease Novia. In order to protect the exterior netting from damage and being ripped open, we put a thick moving pad which had been lying around the house and put it on top of the tent. Surprisingly, the moving pad was large enough to cover the entire area of the tent on all sides and had a little more to spare on the floor. This worked out perfectly for everyone as for the last 3 or so days, Novia does not even feel like she wants to step outside her little condo and is being fed all her tuna and crackers right there inside. she is very happy now. The front side of the tent has been positioned next to one of the windows she likes to look out of. The two pillows i mentioned about earlier are stacked one on top of the other so she is elevated to the window level. Neon on the other hand made several attempts to scratch the pad but even his sharp claws cant go through the thick material in the pads. We did not want him to be too depressed so we ordered him a 4 level cat tree with several scratch posts that he loves. He sleeps on the top most level and now teases our dog Winter. As far is Winter is concerned, she received a Memory Foam dog bed of her own so everyone is happy now. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to use it for indoors. Although not perfect out of the box, with a little tweaking and creativity i think you can get most out of it. Review: Easy, roomy, and inexpensive. Pure cat bliss. - EDIT: My review refers to the version of this tent with the square door, large enough for a human to enter. I cannot vouch for this new circular entrance. (I must say, I am surprised it is allowed to make a significant change to a product and keep the same reviews. I don't think I would like it as well with the smaller entrance.) I love this tent. I really shopped around and looked at options before settling on this one, and I'm glad I did. What I was looking for was something: a) big enough for my cat to be comfy b) easy to open/take down c) inexpensive. * Size: This tent is not only large enough for him, it's large enough for me to sit with him, or even lie down (corner to corner). Because of the mesh, you can easily glance at the tent to see that it is still occupied and all is well. * Floor: The "floor" of it is the same mesh as the rest of it, so the grass pokes through. My cat likes this, so he can sniff and chew on it, although I usually put out a little pot of wheat grass for him to chew on instead. * Zipped opening: The opening on one side has a zipper on both ends (but not both inside and out, unfortunately), and can be held open by two clasps if you don't need if for enclosing a pet. * Stakes/stability: If you live in a very windy area or are concerned about your pet throwing itself against the side when a stray shows up, there are 4 stakes which allow you to make the tent stable. * Ease of use: It's VERY easy to open, and quite easy to take down as well. You just pull on a cord to open it and *pop* it's open and full-sized. To take it down you just push down on a bar and it collapses, then you just fold the legs up. It does not fill well back into the bag without a little finessing, so I usually just don't bother, since I use it almost every day. Or should I say, Sasquatch my cat does. Not all cats will like this tent. I have one other cat who is terrified of the outdoors and just cries in the tent, so it's a no-go for him. However most indoor cats will love the chance for some fresh air and sunshine. The only downside that I have encountered with this product is that once my cat got a taste for freedom, now he always asks to go outside (pawing at the door). He's in total bliss while in this tent. He's happy, I'm happy. (Pictures included with review.) (Scratch that, they must have removed my photos since they were of the old product.) ## Features - ALLOWS INDOOR PETS TO SAFELY ENJOY A DAY IN THE SUN SAFE FROM PREDATORS – Perfect for everyday use on your deck, lawn, balcony, and more. Allows cats and other small pets to safely enjoy a day in the sun with a 360-degree view while keeping unwanted predators out. We recommend testing the playhouse indoors prior to outdoor use. - PERFECT PLAY TENT FOR CATS AND SMALL ANIMALS – With over 30 square feet of activity space, this outdoor playhouse is designed to provide a safe play environment for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and other small animals. To maximize playtime, there is plenty of extra space for toys, treats, and doing what they love - Run, chase, pounce, and tumble! - IDEAL FOR BOTH OUTDOOR AND INDOOR USE: Breathable, mesh fabric keeps your indoor cat or small pet closer to nature and protects them from annoying bugs and preditors. Mesh sides and bottom allow for easy clean-up. Indoors the tent is ideal for kittens, isolating an injured pet, or introducing a new pet. Material: Polyester, Mesh - LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE DESIGN FOR TRAVEL WITH EASY SETUP - Portable, lightweight design makes transporting your cat tent simple. Compact design easily folds into a convenient carry bag for travel, storage, and convenience. Setup of this portable cat tent is a breeze with our easy pull string design. Perfect for camping, a picnic, or a day at the beach - INCLUDES ONE CAT TENT AND ONE CAT TUNNEL – Includes one cat tent and one cat tunnel with a zippered door at both ends. Cat tent and tunnel can be used together or separately. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002KWHE1E | | Best Sellers Rank | #29,668 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #26 in Cat Enclosures | | Brand | Outback Jack | | Brand Name | Outback Jack | | Closure Type | Breakaway | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,605 Reviews | | Dog Breed Size | Medium, Small | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00611403106727 | | Included Components | 1 Kitty Compound Portable Cat Tent | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 74"L x 63"W x 36"H | | Item Shape | Square | | Item Type Name | Portable Cat Tent | | Item Weight | 4 pounds | | Manufacturer | Outback Jack | | Manufacturer Part Number | 10672 | | Material | Mesh | | Material Type | Mesh | | Model Number | 10672 | | Pet Type | Cat | | Product Dimensions | 74"L x 63"W x 36"H | | Product Style | Happy Habitat Cat Tent | | Shape | Square | | Style | Happy Habitat Cat Tent | | Target Species | Cat | | UPC | 808112752011 781163747710 168141417542 611403106727 601000160222 001910175789 885102591904 731340764191 791689867908 863121570933 846764226320 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year from purchase for manufacturing defect | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Outback Jack - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Mesh - **Product Dimensions:** 74"L x 63"W x 36"H - **Style:** Happy Habitat Cat Tent ## Images ![Cat Tent, Large Portable Playhouse for Outdoors and Indoors - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lYV7oj07L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this have a floor in it, I need this to put one of my indoor kitties in so he does not get out while I have some work done for a couple of days** A: Yes it does. It has a mesh floor like the sides. I put a rug on the inside as the cats are not used to the feel of the mesh but they love this. I use it all the time for both my cats outside. I do have one cat that has claws that could damage it but has not done anything so far. So nice to be able to put them outside and not worry about them. **Q: How long is the tunnel?** A: Hi Kristen, when the tunnel is expanded to it's full length and height the dimensions are 62" X 17." It then collapses down back down and is secured by attached fasteners. Marc R **Q: what size is this** A: It's about 4.5 feet each side and a yard high. Description says: 74 x 63 x 36 inches **Q: does this tunnel have a zipper on each end to contain cats** A: yes, there are zippers at both ends....you can attached the tunnel to either the tent opening/closing or other tunnels to construct a "t" so that one opening/closure is used just to let the cat in & out at the other end. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Indoor Tent for Senior Cat *by A***R on August 13, 2013* We were researching a way to provide a safe and comfortable private space for our 18 year old Senior Female cat named "Novia", without putting up barriers and making our place look like an institution. Our dwelling also houses a one year old white male cat named "Neon" and a one year old Female Jindo Dog named "Winter". They are friendly with Novia but are high energy, running around the house at 100MPH, occasionally teaming up to throw Novia around. We looked into certain kinds of indoor fences and pet gates but it just did not fit into the look of our place. Besides, we were interested in something that was covered from the top, is easy to assemble and put away, is cost friendly and can be used indoors. I immediately developed a liking to the "ABO GEAR HAPPY HABITAT" due to the price factor, ($35 at the time of my purchase) and the fact that so many people had given it good reviews. The size was just perfect as we did not want an indoor gazebo. Novia mostly sleeps all day and wakes up only for food so it became necessary to provide her a home within a home so she could feel safe when we are at work. Initial reactions after receiving the tent were mostly good and unboxing to opening to setup took less than 2 minutes. Clear Instructions with pictures are included but may not be required. All that needs to be done is to pull the two black cords on top which will snap all the joints in place. That's it! Tent Setup. We did realize that the tent was rather light and the coverings felt like mosquito net but it was good in a way providing plenty of ventilation. Upon Setup, we introduced Novia to her new space and discovered key factors of improvement in relation to our living situation. As our other cat Neon likes to get "Creative" like a mad scientist and explore loop-holes in everything, he did make every attempt to gain entry from all sides including the top of the tent to give his Grandma a hard time. We noticed that the tent was being squished in and pushed around everywhere because it was very light so we decided to reinforce it and add some traction. We covered the interior flooring with heavy bed sheets and several soft towels Novia loves to sleep on and moved the litter box and large pillows to the corners for weight distribution. after we filled up the litter box with sand and moved her food and water bowl inside as well, the tent felt very sturdy and did not move around at all but we faced another problem. Neon, after several unsuccessful attempts to gain access began to use his sharp claws between the netting to tease Novia. In order to protect the exterior netting from damage and being ripped open, we put a thick moving pad which had been lying around the house and put it on top of the tent. Surprisingly, the moving pad was large enough to cover the entire area of the tent on all sides and had a little more to spare on the floor. This worked out perfectly for everyone as for the last 3 or so days, Novia does not even feel like she wants to step outside her little condo and is being fed all her tuna and crackers right there inside. she is very happy now. The front side of the tent has been positioned next to one of the windows she likes to look out of. The two pillows i mentioned about earlier are stacked one on top of the other so she is elevated to the window level. Neon on the other hand made several attempts to scratch the pad but even his sharp claws cant go through the thick material in the pads. We did not want him to be too depressed so we ordered him a 4 level cat tree with several scratch posts that he loves. He sleeps on the top most level and now teases our dog Winter. As far is Winter is concerned, she received a Memory Foam dog bed of her own so everyone is happy now. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to use it for indoors. Although not perfect out of the box, with a little tweaking and creativity i think you can get most out of it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy, roomy, and inexpensive. Pure cat bliss. *by J***T on October 2, 2012* EDIT: My review refers to the version of this tent with the square door, large enough for a human to enter. I cannot vouch for this new circular entrance. (I must say, I am surprised it is allowed to make a significant change to a product and keep the same reviews. I don't think I would like it as well with the smaller entrance.) I love this tent. I really shopped around and looked at options before settling on this one, and I'm glad I did. What I was looking for was something: a) big enough for my cat to be comfy b) easy to open/take down c) inexpensive. * Size: This tent is not only large enough for him, it's large enough for me to sit with him, or even lie down (corner to corner). Because of the mesh, you can easily glance at the tent to see that it is still occupied and all is well. * Floor: The "floor" of it is the same mesh as the rest of it, so the grass pokes through. My cat likes this, so he can sniff and chew on it, although I usually put out a little pot of wheat grass for him to chew on instead. * Zipped opening: The opening on one side has a zipper on both ends (but not both inside and out, unfortunately), and can be held open by two clasps if you don't need if for enclosing a pet. * Stakes/stability: If you live in a very windy area or are concerned about your pet throwing itself against the side when a stray shows up, there are 4 stakes which allow you to make the tent stable. * Ease of use: It's VERY easy to open, and quite easy to take down as well. You just pull on a cord to open it and *pop* it's open and full-sized. To take it down you just push down on a bar and it collapses, then you just fold the legs up. It does not fill well back into the bag without a little finessing, so I usually just don't bother, since I use it almost every day. Or should I say, Sasquatch my cat does. Not all cats will like this tent. I have one other cat who is terrified of the outdoors and just cries in the tent, so it's a no-go for him. However most indoor cats will love the chance for some fresh air and sunshine. The only downside that I have encountered with this product is that once my cat got a taste for freedom, now he always asks to go outside (pawing at the door). He's in total bliss while in this tent. He's happy, I'm happy. (Pictures included with review.) (Scratch that, they must have removed my photos since they were of the old product.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy. Durable. Easy to set up and break down. We're both (kitty and I) very pleased. *by A***T on September 30, 2016* My cat is very happy with this. VERY. And as a result he is not constantly YOWLING to go out. He's only three and we've been arguing a lot over indoor/outdoor. I'm not budging, but I am willing to compromise. This is one of my concessions. Okay, so let's get to it. *Came ready to go. No assembly. Took me just a few minutes to see how to prop it up, but really, it's very easy. I'm just terrible with mechanisms of any kind. It pops right up and snaps into place. EASILY. And to break down, you just push and it pops! This is easy too. So easy in fact, that it made me nervous. I know, I know, it would take one heavy bird to pop it, but when it falls it falls with a bang. So very simple- I used some of the orange, sturdy ribbon that came with it, to tie the cord (the one you hold to open the tent) just below where one of the legs meets the fabric. Very simple, even though it does not sound like it now. Once you have your tent open, it will all be clear. If you tie it off this way, it CANNOT pop down, until you untie. Made me feel like my kitty was nice and safe. As for zipper securing, not an issue. Just pin, tie it off, or whatever you like to the strap. Very easy. The basics: *Nice size. Very portable. Plenty of room for kitty(ies). *All mesh all day. Floor and all sides. That means no sun protection, so bear in mind. *Seems reasonably sturdy. It's been through two thunderstorms (sans cat) and many opening and closings. No issues yet. *This tent does attach to the tunnel from the same company. I saw others claiming otherwise. Only one end of the tunnel attaches, so if you have the wrong end, that might be the problem. Now here's what I would improve on it, though for the very reasonable price, I'm not unhappy.: *Larger storage bag! Maybe I'm just finicky, but I detest having to fight getting things back into bags. I knew instantly I would never store it this way unless for long periods of time. A wrap around or roll out model for the bag would be better. It needs to be easy to pack away. *Two doors. Very simple. I would just like a door on the other side. Or on all four! Of course, I would also like this company to make more components, so there you are. Make more attachments please! =) *Something to hold the cord in place on top once the tent is up. I got around this quite easily, so don't let it deter you, but it should tie so that it cannot accidentally close and fall on kitties. Alright and last - this isn't a change I would make- I just had to add that if you're thin enough and able to wriggle, this can also be YOUR bug away tent. I sat inside of it with my cat and had a good laugh. I have not tried crawling through the tunnel yet...that's next on my list! ## Frequently Bought Together - Outback Jack Cat Tent Large for Outdoor or Indoor Enclosures - Portable Playhouse Play Tents for Outside or Inside Cats & Small Animals, Kitten House Happy Habitat - Andiker Cat Spiral Spring, 12 Pc Cat Creative Toy to Kill Time and Keep Fit Interactive Cat Toy Sturdy Heavy Plastic Spring Colorful Springs Cat Toy for Swatting, Biting, Hunting Kitten Toys --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1201385-cat-tent-large-portable-playhouse-for-outdoors-and-indoors](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1201385-cat-tent-large-portable-playhouse-for-outdoors-and-indoors) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-11-01*