Both dwellings share the same name and a similar structure, but they are completely different products with advantages to both. In general, Mongolian yurts (or gers) are easier to install and move. They are built with more organic materials and we strongly believe that they are also more comfortable, strongly due to the felt insulation and canvas that insulate well in both the cold and heat. The organic materials allow for a 'natural' breathing and circulation of air, that can be further improved in the summer by lifting the covers at the bottom of the yurt. Many specifics and details of the original Mongolian yurt have been forgotten or could simply not be recreated in “modern” yurts. Mongolian yurts are entirely hand crafted and will definitely require a little more care and attention than their North American cousins. You will have to adapt to your yurt and the yurt will have to be adapted to its environment. Even amongst authentic Mongolian yurts themselves there can be a number of different or slight variations. At Groovyyurts, we take great care selecting our materials and pay particular attention to how they are sourced. Ensuring our customers get the most out of their new yurt and thrive in the environment of which it is placed, is our number one priority. After more then 19 years of groovy yurting we have had tremendous success in every type of climate possible; dry, hot, snow, rain, wind, and extreme groovy cold!