Billed as the “world’s most portable pizza oven,” the Gozney Tread certainly makes a strong impression with its rugged, gas-powered design. It’s compact, powerful, and built to handle various pizza styles like Neapolitan, Chicago-style, and New York. However, despite the marketing hype, its portability is somewhat overstated when compared to other pizza ovens on the market.
Portable? Really?
While the Tread is designed to be portable, its 29.7-pound weight makes it a bit awkward to carry, especially when you factor in all the necessary accessories like a gas canister, tripod stand, pizza peel, and more. Though it’s compact (16.5″ x 19.1″ x 12.6″), it’s far from lightweight, and taking it to remote locations or uneven terrain is a real logistical challenge. Compared to competitors like the Ooni Koda 12, which weighs 20.4 pounds and is more lightweight overall, the Tread falls short on the portability front. If you plan to take it to a friend’s house or use it in your backyard, it’s manageable—but it’s not something you’d easily carry on a hiking trip.
Tons of Accessories
The Tread’s design is sleek, stylish, and of premium quality. It’s easy to use, with a fixed pizza stone and straightforward setup. Once the gas hose is plugged in and the temperature set, it’s all about getting your pizza dough prepped. Gozney’s additional accessories, like the Roof Rack chopping board and Mantel shelf, enhance the experience, providing extra workspace for turning the pizza or holding tools. However, these accessories can get quite expensive, and you may prefer a more budget-friendly side table.
The Venture Stand ($249) is another premium accessory that enhances the Tread’s usability. Made from die-cast aluminum, it’s sturdy, adjustable, and provides a comfortable cooking height. However, removing the oven from the stand requires two people, which may be inconvenient for solo users.
Into the Fire
When firing up the Tread for the first time, it requires a slow buildup to cure the oven, taking about 35 minutes on a cold day. However, subsequent uses are quicker, though the 15-minute preheat time is optimistic. The oven can easily reach 850 degrees Fahrenheit even in cold weather. The side-mounted burner and responsive dial controller create a consistent, intense flame, providing excellent results for pizza cooking.
The Tread’s internal space (12.2 x 15 x 5.9 inches) is small, but it fits a 12-inch pizza comfortably. However, there is no door for slow cooking or baking, which limits the versatility of the oven. Despite this, the Tread excels at making pizza, with just a couple of minutes needed to cook a pie at 900 degrees Fahrenheit.
Final Thoughts
If you have a small backyard and are passionate about pizza, the Gozney Tread is a great investment. Its compact design, quick heating, and high performance make it ideal for pizza enthusiasts. However, to get the most out of it, you’ll need to invest in some of the additional accessories, which can add to the overall cost. While the Tread isn’t as portable as the marketing suggests, it’s a fantastic option for those who want a high-quality, compact pizza oven for their backyard.
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