American Hunting Blinds Co. - The Chalet - 6.5' x 6.5' Insulated Hunting Blind

The Chalet Hunting Blind

by American Hunting Blind Co.

Built more like a permanent hunting cabin than a typical box blind, The Chalet by American Hunting Blind Co. combines an R12.5 insulated metal shell, dual wall roof, tempered glass windows, and a massive 6.5' x 6.5' interior. It is a serious all season blind with the room and window layout to handle everything from long range rifle sits to standing bow shots.

Features

• 6.5' x 6.5' Interior – A spacious footprint gives hunters plenty of room for chairs, gear, shooting rests, and comfortable all day sits.
• R12.5 Insulated Walls – Thick 1.75" walls help retain heat during late season hunts while reducing outside temperature transfer.
• Dual Wall Roto Molded Roof – Creates an insulating air barrier that helps manage summer heat, retain winter warmth, and reduce interior condensation.
• Galvalume Metal Exterior – 26 gauge construction is designed to withstand demanding environments with heavy precipitation and temperature swings.
• Dark Gray Interior – Reduces glare and helps keep hunter movement less noticeable through the windows.
• Full Height 30" x 70" Door – Wide engineered metal door provides easier entry with bulky clothing and hunting gear.
• Recessed Locking System – Keeps the door hardware streamlined while providing secure closure between hunts.
• Three Horizontal Glass Windows – 12" x 30" tinted tempered glass windows open outward to approximately 85 degrees, creating an awning against blowing rain.
• Five Vertical Bow Windows – 12" x 30" tempered glass windows open approximately 135 degrees beyond the shooting lane for unobstructed bowhunting.
• Gas Strut Assisted Windows – H.I.P. air shock systems make opening and positioning the glass smooth and controlled.
• Heavy Duty Molded Floor – HoneyKomb substrate support and 3/8" decking create a rigid foundation under hunters and equipment.
• Seven Molded Pedestal Locations – Built in mounting points let you configure seats, tables, shooting rests, and accessories around your preferred hunting setup.
• Transport Ready Roof Corners – Molded slots accept a heavy ratchet strap to help secure the blind during transportation.

Specifications

• Blind Dimensions: 6.5' W x 6.5' D x 7' H
• Wall Thickness: 1.75"
• Wall Exterior: Embossed 26 gauge camo painted Galvalume metal
• Interior Wall Color: Dark gray
• Insulation Rating: R12.5
• Roof: One piece, dual wall, high temperature resistant roto molded PVC
• Door Dimensions: 30" W x 70" H
• Door: Full height engineered metal with recessed locking mechanism
• Total Windows: 8
• Horizontal Windows: (3) 12" x 30" tinted tempered glass
• Vertical Windows: (5) 12" x 30" tinted tempered glass
• Horizontal Window Opening: Approximately 85°
• Vertical Window Opening: Approximately 135°
• Floor: Injection molded HoneyKomb support system with 3/8" decking
• Pedestal Mounting Locations: 7

Description

The Chalet from American Hunting Blind Co. is made for hunters who are past the point of settling for a cramped box with a few windows cut into it. At 6.5 feet by 6.5 feet and 7 feet tall, The Chalet gives you the space to build a legitimate hunting setup inside, whether that means multiple seats, a shooting rest, extra gear, or simply enough room to stretch during an all day rut sit.

Its construction is where The Chalet really separates itself. The 1.75 inch thick insulated walls carry an R12.5 rating and use a 26 gauge Galvalume metal exterior. Galvalume is well suited to environments that see heavy precipitation and temperature extremes, making it a smart material for a blind that may spend every day of the year sitting in the field. Inside, the solid dark gray finish cuts glare and creates a darker environment around the hunter.

Overhead is a one piece dual wall roto molded roof designed with an insulating air space. That air barrier helps reduce heat transfer from the summer sun, retain warmth during freezing late season sits, and fight one of the most annoying problems in enclosed blinds: condensation. The roof also incorporates slotted corners that can accept a heavy ratchet strap when securing the blind for transport.

The window system is designed to make The Chalet equally useful during archery and firearm seasons. Three 12" x 30" horizontal tempered glass windows open outward to roughly 85 degrees, creating an awning that can help keep blowing rain away from the opening. Five additional 12" x 30" vertical windows open approximately 135 degrees, moving the glass beyond your line of sight and creating the clearance bowhunters need when a buck finally walks through the right lane. All eight windows are tinted and use air shock or strut assistance for smooth operation.

Underfoot, an injection molded floor system uses a 3.5" HoneyKomb substrate support structure with 3/8" decking to create a strong, rigid foundation. Seven molded in pedestal locations are incorporated directly into the floor, giving you the ability to position compatible chairs, shooting rests, tables, or other accessories where they actually work for the way you hunt.

Why Hunters Love It

The Chalet is appealing to hunters who want to set up a blind once and enjoy it for years. The combination of R12.5 insulation, eight tempered glass windows, true bowhunting clearance, a full height door, and a configurable pedestal floor makes it much closer to a purpose built hunting room than a basic enclosed blind. For properties where long sits, bad weather, and multiple hunting methods are part of the season, those details matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Chalet a good blind for both bowhunting and rifle hunting?

Yes. The window layout is specifically useful for hunters who switch between seasons. It has three 12" x 30" horizontal windows that work well for firearm shooting positions and five 12" x 30" vertical windows that provide additional clearance for drawing and shooting a bow. The vertical windows open approximately 135 degrees so the glass moves beyond the normal line of sight.

How much usable room is inside the 6.5' x 6.5' Chalet?

A 6.5' x 6.5' footprint provides roughly 42 square feet of floor area, with a 7' overall height. That gives hunters substantially more flexibility than a typical 5' x 5' blind for arranging chairs, rests, equipment, and hunting partners. The seven molded floor mounting locations also help you use that space efficiently rather than having every accessory loose on the floor.

How warm is The Chalet during late season hunts?

The walls are 1.75" thick with an R12.5 insulation rating, while the dual wall roof creates an additional insulating air barrier overhead. Actual interior temperature will depend on outside conditions, wind, occupants, and whether a heater is used, but the construction is specifically designed to reduce heat transfer and retain warmth better than an uninsulated blind.

What is the advantage of the dual wall roof?

The air space between the roof walls serves several purposes. It helps reduce solar heat transfer during warm weather, slows heat loss during cold weather, and helps reduce condensation inside the blind. That makes the roof useful beyond simply keeping rain and snow off the hunter.

Why does The Chalet use Galvalume instead of a basic steel exterior?

Galvalume combines steel with a protective aluminum zinc alloy coating and is commonly used where long term corrosion and weather resistance matter. On a hunting blind that may remain outside through rain, snow, summer heat, and freezing temperatures, that added environmental durability is particularly useful.

How do the horizontal windows help when hunting in bad weather?

The three horizontal tempered glass windows open outward and hold at approximately an 85 degree angle. In that position, the open glass acts somewhat like a small awning over the shooting opening, helping reduce the amount of blowing rain entering the blind while still providing an open shooting lane.

What are the seven mounting locations in the floor used for?

The injection molded floor incorporates seven locations designed to accept a 7" x 7" pedestal base. This lets hunters configure compatible pedestal seats, tables, shooting rests, and other accessories in different positions instead of being locked into one interior arrangement.

Is the 30" x 70" door large enough for hunters wearing bulky winter gear?

The full height door is considerably more convenient than the smaller access doors found on many blinds. At 30 inches wide and 70 inches tall, it provides easier entry with packs, heavy clothing, and other hunting equipment while reducing the need to crouch excessively.