diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
index dd0598e80c2d..3c3ce7d707c0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
@@ -483,7 +483,7 @@
 	desc = "A large duffel bag for holding extra tactical supplies."
 	icon_state = "duffel-syndie"
 	item_state = "duffel-syndieammo"
-	slowdown = 0
+	slowdown = 0.75
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
 
 /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/syndie/ComponentInitialize()