diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/syndicate_ert.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/syndicate_ert.dm
index d30c967c002c..aaf5d8116472 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/syndicate_ert.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/syndicate_ert.dm
@@ -124,6 +124,6 @@
 	ears = /obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/captain
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/megaphone/command
 
-	list(/obj/item/storage/firstaid/tactical=1, /obj/item/holosign_creator/medical=1, /obj/item/autosurgeon/cmo=1, /obj/item/radio=1)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/firstaid/tactical=1, /obj/item/holosign_creator/medical=1, /obj/item/autosurgeon/cmo=1, /obj/item/radio=1)
 
 	id_role = "Lead Medical Technician"