What does BumLife mean?

Here, the word "Bum" does not have a negative meaning. Instead, it reflects a positive attitude towards life. The "BumLife" is a way of living that anyone can adopt, regardless of their circumstances. It means embracing the good and the bad, spending quality time with friends and loved ones, pursuing improvement in everything, and being grateful for the wonderful gift of experiencing life.

Our Story:

BumLife is a concept that emerged around 2015 among four friends: Manny, Daniel, Jorge, and Gio.

Like any group of friends, we developed a bond and a language of our own, full of inside jokes. We had been skateboarding together since high school, but we drifted apart as we entered adulthood. However, our shared passion for skateboarding brought us back together and gave us the opportunity to cultivate our ideas.

"Ya Bum!" was a term of affection that we used among ourselves. It could mean "bro, foo, friend, homie", or express praise, excitement, admiration, or amusement. It could be used when someone nailed a trick or did something funny that deserved a comment.

The term came from the movie "The Other Guys", where there was a scene with a group of bums called "Dirty Mike and the Boys". 

That scene became the source of many jokes between us, and we noticed the word "Bum" in other classic movies or media as well.

After going on skate trips and making videos, we gained some popularity in our local community of Lancaster CA. We decided to use that momentum and channel it into something positive: creating a clothing brand. And this is that brand!

Operations:

We are a brand that operates entirely online and offers print-on-demand (POD) services. We save costs on inventory and stocking fees by using Shopify and Printful's seamless integration.