Josh Downes

Entrepreneur, designer, DIY maker, motorcyclist, & nomad. Currently converting a Ford Transit into a mobile office.

@theKeyport Founder • U.S. Navy Vet

[Keyport @theKeyport]

Cola from our Discord used his #FlipperZero to clone his apartment RFID key onto a custom 3D printed insert he made from the Keyport Pivot Insert maker files. If you have a #DIY idea for a Keyport Insert or Module, we provide everything you need to get started on your custom #KeyportMaker parts here 👉 https://t.co/T0kDBDe3Ir

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

A little over 2 years ago, after visiting Todos Santos, I set my sights on working remotely, with my dog, from a self-built van on a remote beach in Baja. I'm finally here and this is exactly how I drew it up 🎯 Loving #vanlife in Baja Sur.

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

Victorinox, what an incredible legacy. Would love to tour the factory in Switzerland one day.  https://t.co/9L64lfh7rJ

[Keyport @theKeyport]

Irish breakfast today at our favorite pub down the street 🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

Grateful for the CXpert recognition in this article. CX @theKeyport is far from a solo effort. @cooperdel and @LVKeyGirl are the backbone of our operations, and our incredible customers (Keyporters) inspire us to raise the bar every day.

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[Keyport @theKeyport]

Our first live stream from Keyport HQ! We'll be talking about #Versa58 in the final hours of our Kickstarter campaign. 

Here's the plan:
Live Demos
Answering Questions
Giving away awesome Keyport EDC Gear

Join us Thursday Feb 19th at 11am PST. https://t.co/iyVCzYQMWV

[Keyport @theKeyport]

Versa58 Hands-On Demo with Landman EDC

The BEST thing to happen to Swiss Army Knives since 1884 • Keyport's #Versa58 Mod System

"This is a playground for modders." 

https://t.co/GTTGlQRYm6

[Keyport @theKeyport]

Our new #Versa58 platform is a modular #everydaycarry system that introduces new tools and fidget-friendly functionality to 58mm SAKs, keychains, and pocket setups. We're getting close to 500% of our funding goal. Check it out. https://t.co/8Tv9X8hkqG

[Keyport @theKeyport]

Shout out to @melissabackwood for stopping by our booth at Shot Show to review #Versa58 with @maxlvledc. Her NEW Knives + Prototypes at Shot Show 2026 video is up. Check out our spot 👉🏻 https://t.co/ITvXnhDWrZ

[Keyport @theKeyport]

Josh from Keyport and Dominic from ⁨@maxlvledc⁩ discuss the launch of Versa58 on Kickstarter at #ShotShow 2026. What features of the #Versa58 system are looking forward to most?
https://t.co/5F7ZobRIGb

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

@Core77 is one of my favorite industrial design publications, so it's a huge honor to see my new #Versa58 system featured on their site 🙏🏼

[Core77 @core77]

What if you could modify your Swiss Army knife with modules of your choice? That's what Las-Vegas-based EDC company Keyport is enabling with their Versa58 system. It's named for the keychain-sized… https://t.co/abbA6mgtRu #SwissArmyKnife #Versa58 #EDC #Keyport #ModularDesign

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

I would consider Jon Gadget to be the authority on SAK upgrades so to have him say our new #Versa58 platform is the best upgrade he’s ever seen for Victorinox is pretty awesome.

[Keyport @theKeyport]

"I have been playing with modules alongside various 58mm SAKs and I have been super-impressed - the attachment system works really well and the quality of everything is excellent." ~Jon Gadget #Versa58

https://t.co/cvJKFpr8xA

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since I started Keyport! I still remember the day. I was living in downtown LA at Santee Court Lofts & still working my old job at KFA Architecture.

[Keyport @theKeyport]

It's been 20 years guys! On this day 20 years ago, Keyport was founded. If you're on our mailing list, check your inbox in the morning for an anniversary gift from us.

[Codie Sanchez @Codie_Sanchez]

Your friend’s small business needs you more than Amazon does, just saying…

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

Annual @theKeyport team weekend at #DEFCON33 with Youri, @LVKeyGirl and @cooperdel

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

@ItsDanner That’s awesome, nice work!

[Keyport @theKeyport]

The @defcon x Keyport lineup this year is 🔥 For the first time, we're bringing titanium Pivot 2.0s along with the aluminum version + a new #DEFCON Jack USB-C flash drive that works in the Pivot + lots of glow-in-the-dark swag... and that challenge coin 🗝️ #DEFCON33

[Keyport @theKeyport]

DEF CON 33 x Keyport swag reveal 🤩 Some items will be available online this year starting Friday morning. If you’re going to #DEFCON33 come see us in the vendor room and build your hacker multi-tool/key hiding key organizer. Limited quantities available for most items.

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

I made this video for the Keyport Maker Series, and to be honest, I thought it would be the most popular one yet, but it's the least viewed video in the series 😆 Making content is hard. https://t.co/uEUjYGzque

[Josh Downes @SkillStackDSGN]

Stoked about this challenge coin I designed for #DEFCON33. Every year I design @theKeyport x DEF CON swag collection based on the theme. This year "Access Everywhere - Imagine that we're building the digital commons from scratch." Organic elements & that key in the DC33 logo had to be part of it.