diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
index 921ce5299a5..c38bca0bca1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
@@ -165,6 +165,27 @@
 	icon_state = "viropack"
 	item_state = "viropack"
 
+/obj/item/storage/backpack/ert
+	name = "emergency response team commander backpack"
+	desc = "A spacious backpack with lots of pockets, worn by the Commander of an Emergency Response Team."
+	icon_state = "ert_commander"
+	item_state = "securitypack"
+
+/obj/item/storage/backpack/ert/security
+	name = "emergency response team security backpack"
+	desc = "A spacious backpack with lots of pockets, worn by Security Officers of an Emergency Response Team."
+	icon_state = "ert_security"
+
+/obj/item/storage/backpack/ert/medical
+	name = "emergency response team medical backpack"
+	desc = "A spacious backpack with lots of pockets, worn by Medical Officers of an Emergency Response Team."
+	icon_state = "ert_medical"
+
+/obj/item/storage/backpack/ert/engineer
+	name = "emergency response team engineer backpack"
+	desc = "A spacious backpack with lots of pockets, worn by Engineers of an Emergency Response Team."
+	icon_state = "ert_engineering"
+
 /*
  * Satchel Types
  */
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/misc.dm
index 0fad404a2a7..4be0b3df370 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/misc.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/ertCom
-	name = "commander's closet"
-	desc = "Emergency Response Team equipment locker."
+	name = "emergency response team commander's locker"
+	desc = "A storage unit containing equipment for an Emergency Response Team Commander."
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_CENT_CAPTAIN)
 	icon_state = "cap"
 
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@
 		new /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/mateba(src)
 
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/ertSec
-	name = "security closet"
-	desc = "Emergency Response Team equipment locker."
+	name = "emergency response team security locker"
+	desc = "A storage unit containing equipment for an Emergency Response Team Security Officer."
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_CENT_SPECOPS)
 	icon_state = "hos"
 
@@ -34,8 +34,8 @@
 	new /obj/item/shield/riot/tele(src)
 
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/ertMed
-	name = "medical closet"
-	desc = "Emergency Response Team equipment locker."
+	name = "emergency response team medical locker"
+	desc = "A storage unit containing equipment for an Emergency Response Team Medical Officer."
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_CENT_MEDICAL)
 	icon_state = "cmo"
 
@@ -50,8 +50,8 @@
 	new /mob/living/simple_animal/bot/medbot(src)
 
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/ertEngi
-	name = "engineer closet"
-	desc = "Emergency Response Team equipment locker."
+	name = "emergency response team engineer locker"
+	desc = "A storage unit containing equipment for an Emergency Response Team Engineer."
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_CENT_STORAGE)
 	icon_state = "ce"
 
@@ -62,6 +62,6 @@
 	new /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass(src, 50)
 	new /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/sandbags(src, 30)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots(src)
-	new /obj/item/storage/box/metalfoam(src)
+	new /obj/item/storage/box/smart_metal_foam(src)
 	for(var/i in 1 to 3)
 		new /obj/item/rcd_ammo/large(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert.dm
index c6d657b2710..cf71b639351 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/ert
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/ert
 	glasses = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/security/sunglasses
-	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/captain
+	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/ert
 	belt = /obj/item/storage/belt/security/full
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/engineer=1,\
 		/obj/item/melee/baton/loaded=1,\
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/ert/Security
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/ert/sec
 	glasses = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/security/sunglasses
-	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/security
+	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/ert/security
 	belt = /obj/item/storage/belt/security/full
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/engineer=1,\
 		/obj/item/storage/box/handcuffs=1,\
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/ert/Medical
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/ert/med
 	glasses = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/health
-	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/med
+	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/ert/medical
 	belt = /obj/item/storage/belt/medical
 	r_hand = /obj/item/storage/firstaid/regular
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/engineer=1,\
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/ert/Engineer
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/ert/engi
 	glasses =  /obj/item/clothing/glasses/meson/engine
-	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/industrial
+	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/ert/engineer
 	belt = /obj/item/storage/belt/utility/full
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/rcd_ammo/large
 	r_hand = /obj/item/storage/firstaid/regular
diff --git a/icons/mob/back.dmi b/icons/mob/back.dmi
index 90c7e42c8e7..a3a49004ed8 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/back.dmi and b/icons/mob/back.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/storage.dmi b/icons/obj/storage.dmi
index 0c9155827bf..d975491faac 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/storage.dmi and b/icons/obj/storage.dmi differ