diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/atmospheric_technician.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/atmospheric_technician.dm
index a34936a147..4b17fc8b9f 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/atmospheric_technician.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/atmospheric_technician.dm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 	duffelbag = /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/engineering
 	box = /obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer
 	pda_slot = ITEM_SLOT_LPOCKET
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1,/obj/item/book/manual/engi_SOP)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/atmos/rig
 	name = "Atmospheric Technician (Hardsuit)"