The Ger is durable, strong in high winds, it can be heated with a heater placed inside it, and by lining the inside with insulation material, whether this would consist of blankets, hides or woollen insulation panels, it can become a comfortable shelter in winter as well as in summer.

Because Gers can be designed in any diameter, usually between 3 and 12 meters, it provides accommodation for a single person as well as entire families or groups, for example groups of students or participants in weekend workshops.