diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/minutemen_ert.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/minutemen_ert.dm
index 19672227dc1f..52e2eff5ffa2 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/minutemen_ert.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/minutemen_ert.dm
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/smgm9mm/rubber
 
 	backpack_contents = null
+	box = null
 
 	id_role = "Minutemen"