Tent camping is a lot of fun. It’s easy to throw a tent and a few other pieces of gear into a vehicle and head out to have some outdoor fun. But the lack of power and lighting can be annoying.

Eureka has come out with a tent with a 12 volt electrical power system that is factory installed right into the N!ergy tent. There three different sizes and styles available.

The N!ergy 9 is 9′x9′, has 81 square feet, a center height of 6′ and sleeps 4-5 (which means it will really sleep 2-3 comfortably as well as have enough room to store gear).

The N!ergy 1210 is 12′x10′, has 120 square feet, a center height of 6′4″ and sleeps 8 (again, divide that number in half if you want roomy sleeping accomodations and adequate room for extra gear).

The N!ergy1310 is the largest and most spacious at 13′x10′ with 130 square feet, a center height of 7′ and sleeping room for 10 (5 in my book).

There are three 12 volt outlets in each of the tents and the factory installation means there are no extra steps to do during setup and takedown. The biggest downside is that the E! Power Pak portable and rechargable battery that is also needed is sold separately. Recharging can be done from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter if the optional 12v adapter cord is purchased. Other optional items available for purchase are a power fan/light combo and a reading light.

One thing I really like about the tent and its power system is that the 12 volt outlets glow blue so they are easy to find even when it is dark out.

If you are like me and want to have some of the comforts at home available to you such as a hair dryer, radio, electric alarm clock, along with having the ability to camcorder or camera batteries and blow up air mattresses with electric air compressors, this is a great system to purchase.

What will all this cost you? I found the 1310 tent (the largest one) here for $289.95 with the power pak costing an additional $57.95. Adding the 12 volt adapter cord, a fan/light combo, and a reading light costs another $42.85 so the whole setup can be purchased for about $390 excluding shipping and any applicable taxes.